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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 budget, the...

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

Shane Ross: In relation to the matter outlined in details supplied, support for sport is a matter for Sport Ireland. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels funding for...

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

Shane Ross: ​I am unaware of any discussions daa have had with the IAA in relation to the noise management regime at Dublin Airport. While I have indicated that IAA will be appointed as the competent authority in relation to EU Directive 598/2014, this has yet to provided for in a Statutory Instrument which I hope to have finalised shortly. In relation to the Deputy's reference to a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (18 May 2017)

Shane Ross: At the time of the issuing of the Department's updated Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland in March 2015, which is available on the Department's website at www.dttas.ie,local authorities were requested to review and update all speed limits in their administrative areas in accordance with the Guidelines. In the case of national roads this...

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

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dail Question No. 646 which I answered on Tuesday, 9th May 2017, copy attached below. The Dublin to Derry route is a commercial licensed bus service operated by Expressway.  As with any such commercial service, decisions regarding the route are a matter for the individual operator.  These services receive no taxpayer funding and operate...

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

Shane Ross: I have written the following articles since officially taking office; May 8 2016- Finally face to face with those who suffered my most fierce criticismMay 15 2016- First week in the asylum: I lost my licence, not my drive May 22 2016- The sky hasn't fallen in yet but better cool my jets June 19 2016- Veronica may now be a saint, but she was no angel July 3 2016-In five years' time we will...

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

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is probably aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) maintains a number of regional transport models to support its transport planning remit. The models are strategic multi-modal, network based transport models and include all the main surface modes of travel (including travel by car, bus, rail, Luas, heavy goods vehicles, walking and cycling). As the issue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (18 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 includes the planned development of a network of strategic rail-based park and ride facilities where rail services intersect with the national road network. In addition, at the end of May, the NTA will launch an important new initiative proposing a radical transformation of the bus system...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank all three Deputies for raising this very important issue. I am familiar with the arguments they make. They will be aware that I have heard about the issue from many other Deputies but nearly always from the Cork point of view, so it is refreshing to hear the view from Limerick presented by Deputy Collins. I take all their points of view seriously and I hope to be able to address...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I take on board the Deputies' opinions on the alternative route but I cannot comment on things that are in any way leaked and unsubstantiated. Our ambition is to do what is absolutely the best for the area and the people. As I have already emphasised, the problem is the scale and the size. I take Deputy Collins's suggestion of building in stages as a constructive suggestion. The problem...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The Government is committed to facilitating the increased take up of low emitting vehicle technology. My Department carried out a public consultation in October and November last on a draft national policy framework for alternative fuels infrastructure to support the deployment of alternative fuels in Ireland.  Submissions received have been considered and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority in the first instance, as the body responsible for monitoring and reporting on statistics relating to fatalities and serious injuries on our roads generally. I am informed by that agency that a considerable amount of statistical analysis is required to provide the information and this may take some time to provide. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (23 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. €100 million is not available to TII arising from the European Court of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (23 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 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, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Accordingly, I have referred your question to Irish Rail 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: Bus Éireann Services (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The service referred to by the Deputy is operated by Translink, which is the brand name for services delivered by the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company, a company in respect of which I have no statutory responsibility. Monaghan is served by a range of PSO, Translink, Expressway and other licensed commercial services. While Bus Éireann has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (23 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies, and is based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept and adequate provisioning to meet those risks. These are considered by insurance companies on a case by case basis, relying on a combination of rating factors such as age of the driver, claims...