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Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: It does not matter as one death is too many. I have already addressed this issue and it has been brought to the attention of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII. It is aware of this issue and it is attending to it, but it is probably not fast enough for the Deputies. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: On the surface and with the statistics produced, the arguments are persuasive. This is tragic and so nakedly awful. The figure of 15 deaths is a figure upon which any Government or State agency must act. TII funding of €17 million must be spread around the network. The relative dangers of various junctions must be taken into account. It still is not acceptable that this area...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As well as cross-county representatives.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I would be happy to meet the parish priest. I am sure he will be happy to meet me after today.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I would be delighted to do that. If the case remains convincing and nothing has been done by TII by that time, I will take what I think is the appropriate action.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 operation of individual roads (including the M50) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the region over the next two decades. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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: National Transport Authority (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, including the Luas Cross City project. ​I have been informed by the NTA that an agreement has been reached between Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the agency tasked with the construction of the Luas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The collection of information and statistics relating to road safety is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to the Authority for direct reply to you. If a reply is not received within 10 days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 to 255, inclusive, together. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety has the statutory responsibility for testing and approving preliminary drug testing devices. As these are technical question relating to the devices, I have referred them to the Bureau for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (4 May 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: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (9 May 2017)

Shane Ross: In a letter to Minister O'Donovan and me, dated 31 March 2017, Judge Moran asked for an extension of time to Friday, the 19th of May 2017, for the presentation of his Report. This request has been granted. Once the Report has been presented, it will require careful consideration prior to its publication. Minister O'Donovan and I would be happy to meet with the Joint Committee on Transport,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (9 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 to 606, inclusive, together. The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services, which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and available on that Department's website. The subheads of relevance to the two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (9 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Policy Proposal number 1.1.3 of "People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025" stated that the State's investment in overseas destination marketing will be externally evaluated on a regular basis in order to ensure the optimal use of the Government's tourism budget. Action number 8 of the subsequent Tourism Action Plan 2016-18 states that my department will arrange for an independent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (9 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the administration and development of the Dublin public bikes scheme in cooperation with the relevant local authority. 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 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016 - 2035 includes proposals for two specific BRT schemes, Blanchardstown to UCD and Clongriffin to Tallaght. The NTA is preparing an Implementation Plan for the...

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

Shane Ross: The focus of the €3.6 billion investment in the Public Transport Capital Programme over the 7-year period of the Government's Capital Plan, particularly in the early years of the Plan, is on achieving essential steady state maintenance of our public transport network to ensure that it remains safe and fit for purpose. It is not possible to draw a clear line between investments in the...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 612 together. The National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035' proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme which will provide DART services as far north as Drogheda, to Hazelhatch on the Kildare Line and to Maynooth in the west and to the M3 Parkway. The NTA is preparing an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (9 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing requirements for SPSVs and their drivers, 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...