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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is currently finalising our Greenways Strategy. I expect to announce the funding call following the completion of the Strategy. 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). I understand that the NTA has been working with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Campaigns (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: In January this year, I tasked the Road Safety Authority with carrying out a study of best international practice in relation to the minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists. The Road Safety Authority produced a report at the end of February, this report - a pre-legislative scrutiny examining the international research evidence in relation to minimum passing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The Regional Airports Programme operated by my Department provides Exchequer funding in the form of both capital and operational grants towards necessary safety and security related projects and activities at the four regional airports, including Waterford Airport. Details of grants, both capital and operational, provided to Waterford Airport under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1234, 1256 to 1261, inclusive, 1263, 1265 to 1280, inclusive, and 1282 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 roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding for sports programmes and their subsequent evaluation. As the finer details of the reply to this question would be a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Operators (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter of the individual concerned receiving a penalty fine for an outstanding toll was addressed in my previous reply to PQ Ref 10953/18. My Department notified eFlow that the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) record had been updated and that the individual concerned ceased to be the owner of the vehicle with effect from January 9, 2018. My Departments officials have again...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I have put in motion the necessary steps to legislate for the introduction of a minimum passing distance (MPD) for cyclists. As all existing overtaking offences are set out in secondary legislation, this is the most appropriate route for introducing the MPD. Following the finalisation and approval by the Office of the Attorney General, the regulations will be introduced once the required...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1242 to 1255, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, Budget 2018 provided a four-year enhanced capital envelope for public transport of over €2.7 billion to 2021 including funding of over €400 million for investment in public transport in 2018.  As I announced at the time of Budget 2018, this increased funding will allow roll out of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The recently launched National Development Plan 2018-2027 reiterated the Government's commitment to the development of the National Sports Campus. As part of this development, an amount of €16 million has been committed for the development of a National Velodrome and Badminton Centre. Planning permission is in place and construction is scheduled to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí Iompair (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Tá an tÚdarás Náisiúnta Iompair (ÚNI) freagrach as ceadúnú Seirbhísí Paisinéirí Bus Poiblí faoi fhorálacha an Achta um Rialáil Iompair Phoiblí, 2009. Sheoil mé do cheist chuig an ÚNI le freagra a sheloadh chugat féin go díreach.  Cuir m’oifig phríobháideach ar an eolas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, both the "Programme for a Partnership Government" and the recently-published "National Development Plan" commit to independent review of the costings for a proposal to extend the existing Western Rail Corridor.  My Department is currently at an advanced stage in developing an approach for progressing such a review in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1285 and 1286 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 roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Transdev 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: Harbour Authorities (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC), as a Port of Regional Significance, is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The Harbours Act 2015 provides the necessary legal framework for the transfer to take place. In preparation for the transfer of the port, the Chief Executive (CE) undertook both a due diligence and a risk...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1289 and 1291 together. My Department is fully committed to promoting safety on Irish roads and is constantly working to improve standards.  I would be glad to facilitate discussions with representatives from the motor industry in order to advance that aim. A number of legislative policies governing vehicle safety standards are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Apr 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: Airport Authorities (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to the use of a specific piece of equipment at airports in Ireland is an operational matter for the airports themselves. Specifically in relation to the three State airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon, the daa and Shannon Group have statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop those airports. In the circumstances, I have forwarded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (17 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród 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.