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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of my Department, have 56 full-time staff assigned to their Division.   There are approximately 950 search and rescue volunteers who operate out of 43 Units nationwide.  Following a competitive tender process on 22 July 2010 a contract agreement for search and rescue helicopters was signed between the Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: On my own behalf and that of my Department, I would like again to express our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to all those affected by the recent tragedy, particularly to the family members of the crew of Rescue 116 and also to thank all those individuals and organisations who have been so generous in giving their time and resources to support the search effort. The full resources...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Dublin is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded from the relevant local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants, where applicable.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kildare is the statutory responsibility of Kildare 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: Bus Services (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. As the issuing of licences for the routes in question is a matter for the NTA, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Following a competitive tender process on 22 July 2010 a contract agreement for search and rescue helicopters was signed between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland Ltd.  The helicopters are operated by CHC Ireland ltd and the fully qualified crews are employees of CHC Ireland Ltd and as such CHC Ireland Ltd and not my Department are responsible for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Patient Transfers (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Following a competitive tender process on 22 July 2010 a contract agreement for search and rescue helicopters was signed between the Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland Ltd.  These Helicopters respond to emergencies at sea, inland waterways, offshore islands and mountains. The helicopters are operated by CHC Ireland ltd and the fully qualified crews are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I must again be clear that the problems arising in Bus Éireann stem from its commercial Expressway routes which are actually a relatively small part of the overall public transport system in rural Ireland. The vast majority of public transport passenger journeys in rural Ireland are taken on PSO services which are funded by the Exchequer or on commercial bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues relating to licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of Park and Ride facilities. The NTA also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​2016 saw road deaths in Ireland increase by 15% from 162 to 188.  Preliminary data from other European countries, such as the UK, France, Denmark and Norway, as well as in the USA also shows increases in road fatalities in those countries in 2016. The main causes of road deaths on our roads are speeding, intoxicated driving, use of mobile phones and the non-wearing of seat...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail 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: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Sporting organisations, including the Olympic Council of Ireland, are independent, autonomous bodies. I have no role in, or responsibility for, operational matters of sporting organisations. Consequently, I have not engaged with the new President of the Olympic Council of Ireland or the OCI in relation to their internal report into ticketing arrangements at the Rio Olympic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link . The last six months of 2016 will be available shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Civil Defence (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​By definition, a power to direct traffic cannot exist unless it is explicitly granted in law. Under the Road Traffic Acts, the power to direct traffic is given in the first instance to An Garda Síochána.  The Acts also provide limited powers to stop traffic in the case of school wardens. Section 91 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 addresses traffic management in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1241 to 1243, inclusive, together. EU Regulation No. 598/2014 entered into force in June 2016 and is directly applicable in the State.  The Regulation represents a shift in responsibility for aircraft noise from the airport operator to a separate, independent statutory entity or competent authority that will be required to oversee the delivery of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1244 to 1248, inclusive, together. While significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF), including some of those referenced by the Deputy, my Department has not yet undertaken a formal review of the policy framework or its implementation. However, the NCPF has been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Commission for Rail Regulation is the independent regulatory body charged with the responsibility for the regulation of the rail safety and railway activities in the State.  In the circumstances, I have referred your question to the Commission for direct reply to you.