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Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I will reply on Fifth Stage.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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 selection, prioritisation and implementation of works, including works relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware from my replies to recent parliamentary questions and the topical issue debate last week, the Marine Survey Office carried out an assessment of the landing point at Inishmurray Island in 2008.  The "recognised landing point" on the island was deemed wholly unsuitable for landing passengers safely. As a consequence, no passenger licences have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for the classification of roads as either National or Regional under the Roads Act, 1993.  I am empowered under Section 10 of the 1993 Act to classify any public road as a national or regional road and periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. A public road, other than one classified by me as a national road or a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: . The information is updated twice yearly. The first six months of 2018 will be published later in the year. My Department does not hold the information requested for the Agencies by the Deputy. However I have forwarded your request to all Agencies under the remit of my Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has been considering a range of options for regulating rickshaws from the perspectives of proportionality, public safety and enforcement, as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits.  I intend to select a preferred approach before the end of this Dáil term, with any corresponding legislative provisions to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Public Spending Code is the set of rules and procedures that apply to ensure that these standards are upheld across the Irish public service. The Code brings together in one place all of the elements of the value-for-money framework that has been in force up to now, updated and reformed in some respects. The Code is maintained under the management of the Central Expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility under section 5 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to secure the development and implementation of a single public transport brand. I have therefore 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: Road Projects (9 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 national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authority concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital Allocation for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the years 2018 to 2022 can be found in the recently published National Development Plan 2018-2027, available at . Capital Allocation 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 1,327 1,643 2,058 2,526 2,405

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. The Capital Allocation for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the years 2018 to 2022 can be found in the recently published National Development Plan 2018-2027, available at . The table contains the total Capital allocation for my Department. Capital Allocation 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 €'000 €'000...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 May 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Expenditure (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As my Department does not incur such expenditure, this is more appropriate to 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: Light Rail Projects Status (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Development Plan (NDP), launched earlier this year by the Government as part of Project Ireland 2040, includes a clear commitment to develop Metrolink.  This brings together into one new project both the Metro North and the Metro South projects which were envisaged under the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035' proposes implementation of the overall DART Expansion Programme.  As outlined in the recently published National Development Plan (NDP), the DART Expansion Programme is a series of projects that will create a full metropolitan area DART network for Dublin with all of the lines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Expenditure (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown, Blanchardstown. The total capital funding allocated by my Department between 2000 and 2017 for the development of the National Sports Campus is €180m. This includes capital funding to the former National Sports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I announced the 2018 regional and local road allocations in January and all grant funding available to my Department has now been allocated.  The grants this year include provision for: - An 18% increase in Restoration Improvement monies for road strengthening works; - A 17% increase in Restoration Maintenance monies for surface dressing works; - The introduction of a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Organ Donation Data (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Daly for raising the subject. It is a constructive suggestion and like all suggestions it has obstacles that sometimes may not be anticipated but it has merit. I will outline the difficulties but this has enough merit to justify me looking at those obstacles and seeing if they could and should be removed. Driving licences in Ireland are in a format set at European Union...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Organ Donation Data (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I believe we are talking the same language. Earlier I made reference to whether this measure has advantages to the public. The Senator is right - that reference was undisguised code for the question of whether it saves lives. I believe this is a potentially life-saving measure and I do not believe it would be right to stand in its way, at least not for any bureaucratic reasons. If there...

Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test Waiting Lists (15 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I would like to put on record my personal appreciation for the support given by Sinn Féin to the traffic legislation before the House. We are on the same page about saving lives. I acknowledge what the Deputy has raised here today is a real problem. It is something which is being addressed. I acknowledge as well that it is not yet...