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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: In order to place the transport sector on a decarbonisation pathway a diverse range of mitigation measures must be employed.  Key among them being investing in public and sustainable transport to expand capacity and provide attractive alternatives to private car use where feasible; incentivising the transition from fossil fuels to alternative fuels and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Within my Department's overall funding allocation, €5.5m was assigned in Budget 2018, and €29 million from 2019-2021, specifically to provide for a Carbon Reduction Programme to support measures which aid in decarbonising the transport sector. From within this allocation, funding is sourced for the Green Public Transport Fund which was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (10 Jul 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 operation of individual roads 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Jul 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 operation of individual roads 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (10 Jul 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 operation of individual roads 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan (NDP), published in February as part of Project Ireland 2040, identifies the delivery of the full BusConnects programme for Ireland’s cities (inclusive of ticketing systems, bus corridors, additional capacity, new bus stops and bus shelters etc.) as a key investment priority over the period of the plan. The plan provides an outline...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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 with €3 billion budgeted for its delivery (subject to tender processes). MetroLink will provide Dublin with a high capacity, high frequency cross-city rail corridor, serving critical destinations such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Mergers (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is a statutory non-commercial body tasked with undertaking strategic planning of transport, investing in all public transport infrastructure and developing the effective management of traffic and transport demand for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was established through a merger of the National Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Currently, Ireland does not issue driving licences to asylum seekers.  I have received communications from the Department of Justice and Equality asking about the position in this regard.  I have sought legal advice on this matter and will consider the options available before responding.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.  Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's  question to CIÉ 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 Safety Authority (10 Jul 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: Departmental Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: In order to respond to the Deputy's question, a significant number of records will have to be checked. This process has been commenced and a response will be sent to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I am very grateful for the opportunity to introduce the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill in this House. In other circumstances, saying so might sound like a cliché to some, but it is certainly not in this case, for two reasons. First, this is a focused and important Bill, which will save lives. Second, it is a Bill which should have reached this House long before now and would have, but...

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: In 2010, our national legislation on drink driving was overhauled. By and large, this served us well. In particular, the 2010 legislation reduced the legal alcohol limit for drivers from 80 mg to 50 mg per 100 ml of blood. In light of the international evidence on the effects of low levels of alcohol - evidence which has only increased since 2010 - this was a very sensible change....

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Acting Chairman. I respond firstly by thanking all the Members for what has been quite a new experience for me, namely, a mature, sensible, reflective, understanding and sympathetic hearing for the Bill. It has happened in a calm atmosphere. I understand fully those who have asked questions and expressed reservations on the Bill, but the fact that it will pass with, possibly,...

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes that:— the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Core Network consists of those parts of the comprehensive network which are of the highest strategic importance for achieving the objectives of the TEN-T policy, and shall reflect evolving traffic...

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: It is one of the biggest pieces of infrastructure built in this country in recent times. Credit should be given where credit is due.

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The credit goes to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance. If Deputy Howlin was in office at the time, he can claim credit for anything he likes. Good for him for supporting it; I applaud him for doing so. Since taking office I have become familiar with the concept of the TEN-T. While I was not in situat the time of its agreement, I am familiar with the background and rationale behind...

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: That is fine.

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Should I finish it?