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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply on the same issue to PQ 211 of 26 January 2017, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project. I have personally met with a number of the homeowners involved and I have ensured that these concerns were brought to the attention of daa. I have since been advised by daa that there has been extensive engagement with local residents groups, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Irish ports collectively handled 50.7 million tonnes of goods in 2015, according to the latest figures available from the Central Statistics Office.  The ports differ greatly in size, capability and future potential. Both Cork and Shannon Foynes are deep water ports.  The three Ports of National Significance, as outlined in National Ports Policy 2013, Dublin, Cork and Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department is an active member on the Cost of Insurance Working Group, chaired by Minister of State Eoghan Murphy.  This group examined the factors contributing to the increasing cost of insurance, and worked to identify measures which can be introduced to help reduce the cost of insurance for consumers and businesses. The report of the Cost of Insurance Working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: While significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) my Department has not yet undertaken a formal review of the policy framework or its implementation. However, the NCPF has been integrated into the Development Plans of the majority of local authorities so ensuring that the objectives and policies to support and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I am fully aware of the important role the bus fulfils in ensuring public transport connectivity for rural communities. This Government has supported that role through the 11% cumulative increase I secured in Budget 2017 for both the Public Service Obligation (PSO) programme and the Rural Transport Programme. That increase means that in 2017 approximately €277million will be available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for 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: Tourism Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​REV 2017 provides a total of approximately €122m for the Tourism Services Programme which is 6.7% of the overall Department's budget. Apart from the pay and administration overhead, this funding is all channelled through the tourism agencies - Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland - as set out below:- Fáilte Ireland€57.9m- Tourism Ireland €14.6m -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) which includes Wicklow. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 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. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 to 273, inclusive, together. ​The following table, compiled by the Road Safety Authority, sets out the number of fatal and serious injury collisions over the period 2004 - 2013 involving an agricultural vehicle or tractor.  This information relates to collisions that occurred on a public road, based on reports provided to the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply of the 8th February 2017 to Dáil Question number 273 regarding investment in rail services. The position remains as outlined in that reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the ongoing efforts of the tourism agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278, 283 and 284 together. ​ The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Boards and Managements of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked the Agencies to reply to the Deputy directly in this regard.  Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's Mission Statement is to "shape the safe and sustainable development of transport, tourism, and sport, to support economic growth and social progress". In pursuing this mission we are committed to the development of an integrated transport policy that delivers the best possible outcomes.  An integrated and co-ordinated transport system is an important consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I am satisfied that my Department maintains adequate focus on the regional airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford, commensurate with the scale of operations at these airports. This is reflected in the National Aviation Policy, published by my Department in 2015, which acknowledges the role played by these smaller...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Local authorities  are responsible for mapping and collating available collision data on regional and local roads. Where analysis shows that engineering measures may assist in reducing the collision risk at a particular location then any local authority which is not fully self funding in terms of roads (under the new Local Property Tax regime) may apply to my Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 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.  Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 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. Within its capital budget,...