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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Levy (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Since 2010 there is no subvention paid directly by my Department for public transport services. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has direct responsibility for this area along with the routes covered and therefore I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 to 332, inclusive, together. Accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems such as the Luas are fully accessible. In addition, 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann city fleets are wheelchair accessible, as well as 80% of the Bus Éireann coach...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In the context of the St. Andrew's Agreement the then Government committed that it would contribute £400 million sterling to the cost of the upgrade of the A5 road scheme.  This original funding commitment was intended to cover a road infrastructure package, including the A5 and A8, to support the restoration of the Executive but for administrative reasons it was decided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Over the coming years, a transition to alternatively-fuelled vehicles will be required to effect a substantial reduction in Ireland's overall transport emissions.  My Department recently developed a draft national policy framework for alternative fuels infrastructure - in line with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (2014/94/EU) - and carried out a public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issues raised by the Deputy are essentially matters for the Office of Public Works, which falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Finance. My Department is co-operating with the Office of Public Works in terms of developing a specification for the proposed new Greystones Coast Guard station. However, it is the office of Public Works which has the lead role in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to reviewing public transport policy so as to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy. My Department's Statement of Strategy 2016-2019 lists publication of a new Public Transport Policy Statement as a key indicator of progress. My Department plans to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is no doubt aware, that Expressway services, such as route 33 Dublin/Derry, are commercial services operated by Bus Éireann and licensed under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. These routes are not eligible for any taxpayer funding and frequently operate in competition with other commercial licensed operators. As I have stated on numerous occasions, in cases where a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (including the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Board of the Road Safety Authority currently consists of the Chair and 6 ordinary members. ​This is the minimum membership of the Board under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, which states that the Board shall consist of a chairperson and not less than 6 and not more than 11 ordinary members. Strictly speaking, there are no vacancies on the Board, but there is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (including the N22) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 343 together. No, neither I nor my Department have had any meetings with representatives of private bus operators in the past number of weeks. For the Deputy's information, since assuming office in May 2016 I have had just one introductory meeting with representatives of private bus operators. The other issues raised are matters for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Bus Éireann city fleet is 100% accessible and approximately 80% of the Bus Éireann coach fleet is wheelchair accessible; this figure will increase as older vehicles are replaced.  Accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems such as the Luas are fully accessible.  With...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not responsible for, or involved in, the day-to-day operations of Iarnród Éireann's services, they are a matter for the company itself. Therefore, I have forwarded your question to Iarnród Éireann for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, etc. in the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a commercial matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Local traffic calming measures are a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Galway County Council, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) where a National road may be affected.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Galway is the statutory responsibility of Galway County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 351 and 353 together. In common with the rest of Government there has been deep analysis of the challenges which tourism faces because of the outcome of the UK Referendum. Even prior to the referendum result, there was a commitment in the Government's Tourism Policy Statement "People, Place and Policy – Growing Tourism to 2025"to prioritising...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am of course aware that Bus Éireann has recently announced possible service alterations to a small number of Expressway services, including route 33 Dublin to Derry. The Deputy is no doubt aware, that Expressway services are commercial services operated by Bus Éireann and licensed under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. These routes are not eligible for...