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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 567 and 568 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 road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (16 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 national roads (and the provision of signage on them) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus 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 (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: It is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct the current public procurement process relating to the tendering out of 10% of the PSO bus network. NTA is undertaking this by way of three separate competitions; Dublin Metropolitan, Dublin Commuter and Waterford. Dublin Metropolitan area competition tenders have been received by the Authority and are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 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 road projects (such as the N2) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Facilities Provision (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter. I will certainly try to address those two specific questions in a few minutes, probably in the second part of my reply, after he has responded to what I have to say. In respect of securing lands required for the sports facilities set out in the Lusk 2020 sports plan, as the Senator knows and has acknowledged, this is obviously...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Facilities Provision (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The case being made by the Senator is very powerful and compelling. He knows that it will be considered on its merits, which are great. I will not make any specific promises. It would be inappropriate for me to do so because, as the Senator knows, there is huge competition for this type of funding. The Lusk 2020 plan for a sports hub and development is in accordance with the principles of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Craughwell for raising this important matter, particularly in respect of Cork city and county, and for the opportunity to address the House on the issue. As the Senator pointed out, funding of €3.6 billion has been allocated for public transport in the Government's capital plan. The funding for the transport elements of the plan is for a seven-year period from 2016 to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (16 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand the frustration that some people outside Dublin feel. The view is that maybe the Dublin area gets undue attention and some believe it gets disproportionate funds. While I do not think that is the case, I can understand why some hold that view. When high-profile projects like Luas cross-city and others come along - the metro north project probably will not be coming along for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (17 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand the Deputy is referring to the Community Liaison Group.  As the Deputy is aware, I have already met a range of groups in relation to the North Runway Project.  This has included representatives of St. Margaret's.  I have no difficulty in meeting with this specific group. However, given the on-going legal proceedings, the Deputy will appreciate that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (17 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).   As part of the ongoing work by both administrations on the options review, a series...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. The Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office (and other) accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly the rental of car parking space is a matter for that Office. The position regarding the bodies and agencies under the remit of this Department is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (17 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including administration of the SPSV Entry Test, 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...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (17 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The most convincing arguments around issues of this nature are the ones that concern safety. Everybody knows that the amount of money available for roads is limited and we cannot just magic up money for every road that needs upgrading. The Senator's argument is compelling. Road safety is important and lives have to be saved so the TII is identifying accident black spots. Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (18 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 297 together. I refer the Deputy to my response to Dáil Question No. 541 which I answered on Tuesday, 16 May 2017. The position remains as outlined in that response.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (18 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII. Noting the above position, I have referred the matter to TII for a more detailed reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (18 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads.  More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII. Noting the above position, I have referred the matter to TII for a more detailed reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (18 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 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: Brexit Issues (18 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While I have not met with CIÉ and the manager of Rosslare Europort specifically in relation to Brexit, I have had a series of meetings with the management of CIE and all three of its subsidiaries, where Brexit issues arose, as appropriate. As the Deputy is also aware, I hosted an All Island Transport Sectorial Meeting on Brexit in Dundalk on 23rd January which fed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (18 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 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...