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

Shane Ross: Ireland has driver licence exchange with all other EU Member States as a part of EU law, and in addition has bilateral agreements with a number of other jurisdictions.  The list of jurisdictions with which we have bilateral agreements is available on the website of the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  In August, I signed into effect the most recent agreement, which is with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Staff Recruitment (17 Oct 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority - in this case Cork County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, 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: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) in Galway is the statutory responsibility of Galway 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 selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for ?the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting this, 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: As part of the Bus Connects bus network transformation programme, I have secured significant funding to construct a number of high quality Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) schemes across the Greater Dublin Area. One of these schemes, the Blanchardstown-UCD BRT, is planned to run along the Navan Road route corridor between Dublin City and Blanchardstown. The proposed scheme is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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 a matter for the local...

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

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  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: Public Transport (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: In Budget 2018 I secured multi-annual funding of almost €30 million over the next four years to continue the programme of retro-fitting older, existing public transport facilities to improve their accessibility features. This effectively doubles the previously planned investment amount.  Allocation of that funding is a matter for the National Transport Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I last met with the then Chairman and CEO of Iarnród Éireann on the 28th June 2017 and received an update from them on a range of issues, including the financial position of the company and engagement with the Safety Regulator. I also met with the CEO in Connolly Station on 12th September 2017. I also met with the new Chairman designate on 2nd October...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: Tourism is a hugely important indigenous sector in the Irish economy and provides employment in all parts of the country. There is no single indicator in the national accounts which determines the net worth of tourism to Ireland in economic terms. Fáilte Ireland do publish a figure for total tourism revenue using data from the CSO and some other sources and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (18 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department provides annual funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Dublin Bus PSO fleet.  The extent to which this funding is used to replace older vehicles or to expand the PSO fleet is determined by the NTA taking account of demand. Noting the NTA's...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993. The Deputy's questions have been referred to the IAA for direct reply. If a reply does not issue within 10 days please contact my Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (18 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is the independent regulator for the enforcement of air passenger rights in Ireland under EU Regulation 261 of 2004. It functions as part of a close network of national enforcement bodies across the EU, including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the UK. As regards the role played by CAR in enforcing passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Oct 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Oct 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. We are currently working to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (18 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 Plan for planning, design and to begin construction of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: The winding up of Aer Lingus’ Supplementary B Pension Scheme is a matter for the company, the scheme's trustees and the members of the scheme. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has no function in relation to the scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (18 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: I have secured funding of over €400 million for investment in public transport in 2018.  This increased funding will allow rollout of a number of key programmes to address congestion and emerging capacity constraints on our public transport system across our cities.  This includes: - Commencing rollout of the BusConnects programme; - Planning and design work for new urban...