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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area and the NTA's ‘Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035’ provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1023 and 1030 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport in the State in relation to bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company 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: Motor Insurance Costs (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Insurance companies are private companies and therefore the provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for such companies. Costs of cover are normally based on an assessment of the risks insurance companies are willing to accept, adequate provisioning to meet those risks and are considered on a case by case basis.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Sale (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Exchequer received €335 million in September 2015 for its 25.1% shareholding in Aer Lingus. The previous Government invested the proceeds in a new ‘Connectivity fund’ as a sub-portfolio of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). The Minister for Finance sought Oireachtas approval for the proceeds to be paid into this fund in accordance with Section 46(2) of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The IASS pension scheme is the subject of on-going legal proceedings and it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the renewal of the bus fleet in respect of Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus services.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in this area, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the deputy knows, I am absolutely committed to do everything I can as Minister to ensure road safety. That is why I am determined that Ireland complies with latest EU directives on testing vehicles for their roadworthiness – not just because of our obligations under EU law. However, it is important that we do that in a practical and enforceable way. At my invitation,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Records of external expenditure such as this are available on my Department's website at the following link: External Expenditure. Details for 2017 will be published in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Revenue (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the CSO is the agency responsible for the provision of official statistics. Published national accounts data do not provide figures for the overall value of retail spend to the economy from tourists. However, I am aware that Fáilte Ireland produces estimates of the value of tourism to the Irish economy and those estimates indicate that retail expenditure by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services, including Tourism Ireland, 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (7 Nov 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 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Budget 2018 provided for an increase in the multi-annual capital investment for public transport with a four-year capital envelope of €2.7 billion to 2021. This increased funding for the period 2018-2021 will actively address the climate challenge and the transport commitments in the National Mitigation Plan. It will enable us to enhance the capacity and quality of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Iarnród 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: Rail Services Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1040 and 1068 together. The taxpayer makes a very large and recurring contribution each year to Iarnród Éireann. This contribution takes the form of both current, PSO funding and also capital funding under what is known as the IMMAC (infrastructure management multi-annual contract). In 2017 funding under both the PSO and IMMAC programmes has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Planning Framework (NPF) which was published for public consultation in September, includes the following key growth enabler for Dublin: “Improving access to Dublin Airport, to include improved public transport access, connections from the road network from the west and north and in the longer term, consideration of heavy rail access to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I appointed two Special Advisers when I took up office as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.  Following the Cabinet reshuffle in June 2017, I reappointed Aisling Dunne and Carol Hunt as my Special Advisers.  The Government Order dated 26th July 2017 re-appointed them with effect from 15th June 2017. Their current salary scale is €81,767 to €100,333...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Since my appointment as Minister, I have travelled to Brussels on one occasion in order to attend the Transport Council. This was in December 2016. I am currently planning on attending Transport Council in Brussels again next month. The main reason for travelling to Brussels is for EU related business, in particular to attend Transport Councils or to meet with my Ministerial counterparts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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.