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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to (PQ no. 7716), which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 which provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme.  In line with the Government’s budgetary framework set out in Building on Recovery:...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department fully supports the provision of safe and direct cycling infrastructure, in line with Smarter Travel and the National Cycle Policy Framework. Whilst significant investment has been undertaken in recent years in cycling infrastructure, I firmly believe that further continued investment is required to ensure cycling is seen as a safe and attractive option for cyclists of all ages....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Navan Rail Link Project was originally included under the Transport 21 Initiative and was to be developed in two Phases.   Phase 1 comprised the Dunboyne Rail Line project which involved the reopening of 7.5km of a railway line running off the Maynooth line, at Clonsilla, to the M3 interchange at Pace, near Dunboyne.  This line opened in September...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) published a report “The Wellbeing of the Nation” in January 2018 which collated statistics from various existing sources. Using Sport Ireland’s survey, the "Irish Sports Monitor" (ISM), the CSO identified that participation in sport had fallen by 2% between 2013 and 2015. Sport Ireland published the 2017 half year ISM report in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County or City 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 for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). My Department provides funding to the NTA for the seven local authorities in the GDA for the implementation of sustainable transport projects including cycling and walking infrastructure. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. As regards the regional road aspect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy refers, the National Transport Authority (NTA) undertook a public consultation on rickshaws in 2017. The NTA submitted a summary of the consultation, which concluded on 25 September 2017, to my Department in October 2017. My Department is examining all potential and viable regulatory options for rickshaws from the perspective of proportionality, public safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two decades. Addressing urban congestion on both the strategic road network and locally in certain locations is an important theme in the Strategy. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area and for public transport infrastructure and services on a non statutory basis in the Regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. Issues relating to the provision of car...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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 also a matter for the Council. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The queries raised are a matter for Dublin Port Company 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: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, I launched a public consultation process for the new National Sports Policy in late 2016, which resulted in the receipt of 54 submissions from a wide range of stakeholders including Government Departments, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local Sports Partnerships and private individuals. My Department and I have since examined these submissions in detail. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (15 Feb 2018)

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: Haulage Industry Cabotage Regulations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: “The Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill” is designed to put in place a system of UK international road transport permits for UK operators that will then provide the option of mutual recognition between EU road transport permits (Community Licences) and UK road transport permits and facilitate continued liberalised access for commercial haulage – such a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Directive EU (2015/2302) on package travel and linked travel arrangements is due to be applicable in Irish law with effect from 1 July 2018. Officials in my Department are currently preparing regulations to accomplish this. In 2014, my Department carried out a public consultation as well as undertaking a Regulatory Impact Assessment on the proposed Directive. More...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 which provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme.  In line with the Government’s budgetary framework set out in Building on Recovery:...