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Other Questions: Transport Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: We would have four-year parliamentary terms if we used the Deputy's calculations and all sorts of other unpleasant problems would arise. The Deputy went on to say that I have done nothing during the period in question. That is simply not true. We have been through this at the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport. The NTA carried out an extremely thorough survey in respect of...

Other Questions: Transport Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: This is ludicrous. The Deputy has said that I have done nothing and that I should get my act together. We seem to have an amnesiac in our midst. I accepted the amendment tabled by the Deputy.

Other Questions: Transport Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I accepted the amendment tabled by the Deputy. I gave her that commitment. I found that the legal problems were too great and that the matter has to be addressed in a different way. I immediately responded to what the Deputy did and said that we would take her point on board. To say that I do not have the enthusiasm for tackling this issue is absurd. We now have legal complexities which...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The national development plan, NDP, sets out the investment priorities to 2027 that will support the implementation of the national planning framework. In doing so, the NDP sets out the major challenges facing the country including: demographic change; the need to move to a being a low-carbon, climate-resilient society; Brexit; and realising sustainable growth. The plan seeks to set...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I hear the Deputy loud and clear. I will be delighted to visit. Perhaps as well as looking at the roads the Deputy could arrange that we visit one or two of the companies that are likely to suffer.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 8:In page 3, line 11, to delete “(a) in” and substitute the following:“(i) in”.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 85 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure including the provision of bus shelters. The capital funding allocated under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) "Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035" provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the next two decades.  The measures proposed in the Strategy are linked to the NTA's assessment of current and projected levels of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I fully recognise the pressures on transport infrastructure in the greater Dublin area, including on the M50. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) along with other stakeholders, is continuing to implement a number of measures on the M50 to manage demand and optimise operational efficiency, including: - enhanced vehicle recovery services; - establishment of an Interagency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As an island destination, direct, convenient and competitive access services are critical to achieving growth in inbound tourism for Ireland. A total of 129 million Chinese people travelled overseas in 2017, making China the world’s largest outbound travel market. Accordingly, China and Hong Kong are important emerging travel markets for Ireland.  The new direct flights from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: In line with responses that have previously been given to this House in response to similar questions, the new national sports policy in nearing completion and will be published shortly, following its consideration by Government. A very thorough and comprehensive process has been followed in the preparation of this new policy, which will set out Ireland’s Vision for Sport in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Since becoming a Minister, I have been particularly struck by the personal experiences related to me in my meetings with people with disabilities who use public transport.  As a result of wide consultation with members of the disability community and with disability bodies striving to make an impact, I decided that the public transport companies under my aegis should each have at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) in conjunction with my Department has undertaken a study into the use of the UK landbridge by Irish importers and exporters. The purpose of this research is to establish the volume of traffic using the UK landbridge at present, the potential consequences that Brexit will have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The safety and security of passengers and staff including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the DART is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Costs (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I agree that the increases in premium costs of motor insurance in recent years has certainly been a cause for concern for all drivers, including the owners of Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSVs). However, recent CSO figures show overall motor premiums for the year 2018 as being lower in comparison to those for the previous two years. As you may know, the pricing of insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Government has made a decision that Fingal County Council shall be the Competent Authority for the purpose of EU Regulation 598/2014.  This Government decision was based on an assessment that Fingal County Council represented the best available option for the timely and effective implementation of the Airport Noise Regulation, given that there is significant amount of focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  While the 2014 M50 Demand Management Study recommended the introduction of multi-point tolling on the M50, my consistent position has been that I do not propose to introduce such tolls as the likely impact of...