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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (1 May 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: With regard to the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP), I received numerous contacts from applicants and potential applicants in relation to their proposed projects. Many of these contacts were from applicants from within my constituency, including the organisation referred to by the Deputy. I also received numerous countrywide representations from Government and opposition...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences Data (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 to 357, inclusive, together. These statistics are within the remit of the Road Safety Authority, and I have forwarded this Parliamentary Question to them for direct reply. Please contact my office if a reply has not been received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Navan Rail Link Project, currently part of the TEN-T comprehensive network, was originally included under the Transport 21 Initiative and was to be developed in two Phases. Phase 1, which comprised the Dunboyne Rail Line project and 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, was opened in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the Dublin City Centre Transport Study, published jointly by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2015 recognised that a rebalancing of the available road space would be required on various streets to facilitate the introduction of additional capacity for public transport, cycling and walking. Through a multi-agency approach by NTA, DCC, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 May 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. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I am very supportive of efforts to develop this route and I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland and asked them to provide him with further information and reply directly to him. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (1 May 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: Bus Éireann Fleet (1 May 2018)

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: National Transport Authority (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The NTA's "Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035" provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades. The measures proposed in the strategy are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region and also will be subject to a number of influencing factors...

Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (2 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for the opportunity to address this issue in the House today. It is not the first time it has been raised and I readily acknowledge that this is a constant problem that causes a great deal of difficulty for commuters. I fully recognise the pressures on transport infrastructure in the greater Dublin area, including the M50. Since completion of the major €1...

Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (2 May 2018)

Shane Ross: On the issue raised by Deputy John Curran, we do not intend to develop an outer orbital route. It is not in our plans and not feasible. The National Transport Authority's greater Dublin area strategy does not include such a project because it would be incredibly expensive. It also recommends protection of this corridor. The suggestion made by Deputies John Lahart and John Curran that I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 May 2018)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 May 2018)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (2 May 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: Haulage Industry Regulation (2 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The UK 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 provision will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (2 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,320 applications. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round. A review of the 2017 round of the programme has now been finalised and published on my Department's website (www.dttas.ie). This review highlights aspects of the 2017...

Topical Issue Debate: Ports Development (3 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Not that I know of, but one never knows. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. It is topical, relevant and particularly pertinent. It is an item of great interest to me now having been there and I see there is possibly unrealised potential in Rosslare Europort. I do not want to say anything that would give too much hope of some sort of an early change but I understand the points the...

Topical Issue Debate: Ports Development (3 May 2018)

Shane Ross: It would not be irresponsible of me to say much of what Deputy James Browne said was right and that the future of the port was under active consideration. I am not promising immediate, sudden or imminent movement, but the structure of the ownership which is somewhat unorthodox certainly needs to come under more immediate scrutiny than it has. That will happen. The port's geographical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (3 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The proposal for free InterRail referred to by the Deputy is a European Commission initiative. I understand that the Commission has allocated €12m for the provision of free travel passes for up to 15,000 18 year olds from across the European Union in 2018. The passes are to be allocated by means of a competition details of which are due to be announced by the Commission shortly....