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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I am looking for a slot in the first week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: So we could hope that I could get it into the Dáil during the second week of May if the committee has finished it?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Operations (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​An Garda Síochána's Fixed Charge Processing Office inform me that all Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) are printed and posted on the same date, and that the date of issue printed on the notice is actually the following day, so that individuals receiving an FCN have a full 28 days to pay the fixed charge at the amount stated, and then a further 28 days to pay at the amount...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland Limited was formed by the Government of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive, under the auspices of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), to be the overseas marketing arm of tourism for the island of Ireland. As such Tourism Ireland receives it's funding from both jurisdictions. I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland to confirm the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Overall responsibility for publication of tourism statistics lies with the Central Statistics Office (CSO). According to the CSO, the overall number of overseas visits to Ireland increased by 3% year-on-year in the period December 2016 - February 2017. Within this, there was a decrease of 5.9% in the number of overseas visits from Great Britain. It is worth noting,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The Garda National Roads Policing Bureau (GNRPB) communicated with my Department in May 2015 in relation to SI 332 of 2012. This communication referenced advice received by the GNRPB from the Director of Public Prosecutions. The reason for this communication arose due to work by my Department and the GNRPB on the  introduction of fixed charge notices for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 311, to 313, inclusive, together. I am acutely aware of the crucial role that strategic planning plays in ensuring that future developments are planned in a manner that facilitates sustainable modes. My Department's input to date into the development of the new National Planning Framework has emphasised the need for more formal integration between land...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I welcome the decision by both management and unions to accept the invitation of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to recommence discussions. As I have repeatedly stated, the appropriate forum for resolution of this dispute is the WRC, assisted if required by the Labour Court, and I hope that both parties can use this opportunity to agree upon an acceptable and fair deal. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the new Metro North project. Funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government's Capital Plan2016-2021 for planning, design and construction of new Metro North. Funding in the initial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 316, 317 and 322 to 325, inclusive, together as they all relate to heavy rail projects and funding programmes. The funding allocation for public transport under the Government's Capital Plan 2016-2021 is €3.6 billion.  Due to the constrained levels of funding available in the early years of the plan, the focus of the funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The Capital Plan 2016-21 includes a commitment that the Government will, in advance of the Mid-Term Review, commission a feasibility study to examine options for expanding freight transport on the railways. Iarnród Éireann is currently the only rail freight service provider in the Irish market, and provides this service on a commercial basis....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together. Over €800 million is allocated under the Government's Capital Plan 2016-2021 for bus programmes. This includes fleet replacement and enlargement programmes, bus network infrastructure development and bus rapid transit (BRT) programmes.  Funding has been made available under the Capital Plan for initial planning and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Funding of almost €200 million has been provided under the Government's Capital Plan 2016-2021 to allow for completion of the Luas Cross City project.  Funding for the development of the project was also provided under the previous Capital Plan. The total budget for the project is €368 million and the project is on target to be delivered within budget and on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The 7 year transport element of the Capital Plan published in September 2015 sets out transport investment priorities to 2022. The Plan includes provision for expenditure of €6 billion on the road network.  €4.4bn of this funding is earmarked for essential maintenance and strengthening works on the network. Given the annual funding profile, maintenance and strengthening is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 to 332, inclusive, 334, 335, 342 to 347, inclusive, together. 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 333, 336, 337, 341 and 348 to 351, inclusive, together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Private Partnerships Expenditure (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 to 340, inclusive, together. 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 national road schemes, including Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, is a matter for the Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department has prioritised investments that specifically encourage cycling and walking in accordance with the Smarter Travel Policy with the aim of reducing dependence on the private car in favour of more sustainable forms of travel. This is recognised and reflected in the Programme for Partnership Government where we commit to ensuring that the €3.6bn investment in the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Apr 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 national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link .