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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Government is committed to faci litating the increased uptake of lo w emitting vehicles (LEVs).  It is Ireland’s ambition that all new cars and vans sold in this country from 2030 will be zero emission (or zero emission-capable) and my Department’s long-term vision for the decarbonisation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Since 2010 however there is no PSO subvention paid directly by my Department to transport operators.  The award and subvention of PSO contracts now falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has direct responsibility for this area and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's Question to the NTA for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 427, 439 and 440 together. Each year the Department prepares and lodges in the Dáil Library regional and local road grant allocation and end of year payment booklets. Details of the regional and local road allocations for 2017 are, therefore, available in the Dáil Library.  The total allocation for 2017 is €324.3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 together. As the Deputy is aware, funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government’s present Capital Plan 2016-2021 for planning, design and construction of new Metro North. Funding in the initial years of the Capital Plan is for planning and design work with construction work commencing in 2021 and passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme. The original cost of the overall DART Expansion Programme (including the DART Underground Tunnel element) was estimated at €4 billion, of which €3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (29 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), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Full details on the allocations for each of my Department's subheads for 2018 will be set out, as usual, in the Revised Estimates Volume (REV).  In the meantime my Department is in discussion with relevant agencies regarding the details of allocations. The Government has also proposed that a ten year national investment plan will be set out which will take account of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Options are still being appraised in accordance with the terms of the Fresh Start Agreement in relation to the proposed bridge at Narrow Water and there is, therefore, no cost estimate available for the completion of the project.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 project, including management of the project budget and expenditure, is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - sets out the Government's commitment to contribute £75 million towards the cost of Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (29 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), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Grants (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I was delighted to secure funding as part of Budget 2018 to support a range of low carbon transport options, including the transition of our SPSV (Taxi/Hackney/Limousine) sector to electric vehicles. This sector plays a vital role in championing the use of electric vehicles to members of the public, and in reducing harmful tailpipe emissions particularly across our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I was delighted to secure funding as part of Budget 2018 to help encourage the transition of our SPSV (Taxi/Hackney/Limousine) sector to electric vehicles. This sector can play a vital role in championing the use of electric vehicles to members of the public, and in reducing harmful tailpipe emissions particularly across our urban areas. The electric SPSV grant scheme will be...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this important subject. Although I get an enormous number of requests of this sort as Topical Issues in the Dáil and as Commencement matters here, it does matter. It would be wrong for me to say that when the Senator raises matters of this sort, they are disregarded, disposed of or ignored or that we are going through the motions. There are hundreds and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator. The fact he has made representations on this will make it more likely rather than less likely to happen within that timetable.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: It is a pleasure to attend the House for the second time today, which is twice more than I often attended while a Member of the House. It is good to be here.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. It is clear that Ireland faces a considerable challenge to transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy by 2050. The transport sector has a critical role to play in achieving this national objective. We must develop approaches that reduce emissions and enable the sector to adapt to the impacts of climate change without impeding social progress...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank all Senators for their contributions, which were interesting and in some cases, challenging, such as Senator Grace O'Sullivan's, while others were very stimulating indeed and in one or two cases were totally irrelevant. That is fair enough. That is par for the course. Those speakers who are critical of our vision and the fact that we have not met our targets are correct. There is...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the members for coming to consider this technical Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The entirety of this Supplementary Estimate is taken up with one project, namely Luas cross-city. Luas cross-city will shortly begin operations and will provide a real benefit to our transport infrastructure. The Luas network has been a huge success story for...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I will address Deputy Troy's question first. Extra money is not being sought but, rather, there is a transfer of €12.5 million. Under the provisions of the Act, I have to give a ministerial direction for money to be taken from the TII pot, which then comes in to the Department. The money goes on a quite circuitous route. It is collected from developers and goes to local...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: That is correct.