Results 14,121-14,140 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The information the Deputy is requesting is available on the Road Safety Authority website at. This information is updated weekly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and 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 Status (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 authorities concerned.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The reason for the ban on the use of the furthest right-hand lane on a motorway by vehicles that are subject to a maximum speed limit of 90 km/h is based on vehicle speed differentials and the consequent road safety considerations.  For example, the road speed for cars on a motorway is a maximum of 120 km/h whereas the maximum speed a heavy good vehicle (“HGV”) may travel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The City Centre Resignalling Project is part of the DART Expansion Programme which, as the Deputy is aware, is a series of interlinked projects that also have benefits as stand-alone projects.  The City Centre Re-signalling project is expected to be completed in 2019 and will allow for an increase in the number of trains travelling through the city centre.  This will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I currently do not have any plans to expand the current criteria for eligibility for the Disabled Person’s Parking Permit to cover children or adults with autism, or other hidden disabilities. At present, the permit is available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 authorities concerned.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 authorities concerned.  With regard to reporting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 authorities concerned.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1135 and 1136 together. As the Deputy is aware, both the Programme for a Partnership Government and the recently-published National Development Plan commit to an independent review of the costings for a proposal to extend the existing Western Rail Corridor (WRC).  My Department has been developing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority and my Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments. The Authority provides a facility where driving test cancellations are made available to applicants who may need an urgent appointment. An applicant should contact the Authority directly and request that they be placed on the cancellation list....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1138 and 1139 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the light rail network. The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is working to implement the provisions of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 at the earliest possible date.  The Deputy will appreciate that a certain amount of preparatory work is necessary, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána in particular, before the new provisions can be commenced.  As the Deputy will also appreciate, after the unconscionable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 authorities concerned.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo).  The Chief Executive of DLRCoCo undertook due diligence of the port company in preparation for transfer and presented her report to the Council on 9 January 2017. The CE then presented a further risk assessment report to the DLR Council...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 authorities concerned.  Therefore, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the “Dublin Area Bus Network Redesign Public Consultation Report” was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 2 July. A public consultation process on the Network Redesign proposals launched on 16 July was immediately followed by local and national representative’s briefings and publication of proposals. The public consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts, but is instead operated as a division of Iarnród Éireann. The planning and funding of infrastructural requirements is an operational matter for the port and Iarnród Éireann, and the company has invested significant funds in the Port over the years....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I launched the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways on July 20th with my colleague Minister of State Brendan Griffin T.D. It is regretted that the original timeline for the launch Strategy was not achieved but finalisation of the Strategy took longer than anticipated. €53m is available from my Department for the funding of Greenways projects under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (18 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy refers to the Action Plan for Rural Development, action 251, which commits to conducting a full review of Public Transport Policy, including the rural transport dimension, to ensure that it meets the needs of rural communities. He will also be aware that the Programme for a Partnership Government made a commitment to review Public Transport Policy “to ensure services are...