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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In the first instance, any complaints about airports should be made directly to the entity involved, which are best placed to deal with any matters arising.  In the case of the three State Airports, the complaints should be made to daa or Shannon Airport Authority which between them have statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin, Cork and Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As part of the public transport investment programme, my Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the PSO bus fleet.  This has enabled 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann city fleets to be wheelchair accessible, as well as approximately 80% of the Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, Monaghan is served by a range of PSO, Translink, Expressway and other licensed commercial services.  I am aware that Translink recently published a revised timetable for its X3 service effective 28 May and that this revised timetable did indicate the cessation of an early morning departure from Monaghan serving Dublin. I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As part of the Civil Service Renewal Plan, a team based in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is undertaking a Programme of Capability Reviews to examine the effectiveness and capability of each Government Department in turn, with a view to identifying opportunities for improvement. My Department volunteered to take part in the pilot phase of this Review...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The purpose of having a system of driver licensing is to enhance public safety by ensuring that people issued with licences to drive on our roads have met certain standards through a driver learning and testing process. Ireland recognises driving licences for exchange when they are issued by other EU Member States, as all EU countries operate within the same framework of driver licensing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's contribution to the National Mitigation Plan sets out both the challenges to meeting emission reductions targets and charts a clear and quantified path towards Ireland's national transition objective to a low-carbon, and climate resilient economy as set out in the Climate Action & Low Carbon Development Act 2015. Following on from an extensive stakeholder and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities, have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, such as the N71 in this case, subject to the consent of Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to answer Questions 602 and 603 together. The issues raised are matters for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to Bus Éireann 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: Road Network (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry is the statutory responsibility of Kerry County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 to, inclusive, 610 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 operation of individual road projects (including the N63) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy has mentioned, an undertaking was made by the previous Minister to conduct a reform of the Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV) regime. Issues relating to the process have been the subject of discussion and consultation among key State agencies and my Department since 2015. However, while it has not been possible to conclude this matter in the meantime,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 612 and 613 together. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for the safety oversight of registered pilot training colleges, including the standard of the training being delivered and the conduct of examinations and flight tests. The IAA does not have a role regarding the financial viability of a company or the contractual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (30 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to clarify that I had previously committed to request the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), when established as the designated Competent Authority under Statutory Instrument, to meet with community representatives. In the context of that commitment, I have not referred to the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) as the Deputy suggests. As I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is aware that Bus Éireann employees have accepted the recent Labour Court Recommendation. The Recommendation is available to view on www.lrc.ie. In relation to the issue of voluntary redundancy, the Recommendation states that the terms of any such scheme will be at the existing terms as previously applied within the Company. Implementation of the Labour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Details of Greenway projects which received funding from my Department in 2016 and 2017 are set out in the table. The last competitive funding call under the National Cycle Network funding programme was in 2014 and covered the period 2014-2016. Three projects - in Waterford, Kerry and Galway - were awarded funding under this process. In mid-2016, it became...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing 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: Ports Development (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Arklow harbour is under the control of Wicklow County Council. The council is responsible for any development works at the harbour.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (31 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Wicklow is the statutory responsibility of Wicklow County Council, 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 grants.  The initial...