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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17 and 47 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.  Deputies will understand that the operation of Bus Eireann services is a matter for the company with oversight by the NTA. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA supported by Dublin Bus have embarked on a process of full public consultation of BusConnects proposals, involving local brochures, local face to face events organised at various locations around the city, digital imaging of the network, on-line surveys and consultation with user groups. They are both in listening mode to people who have suggestions as to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The following table outlines the number of driver testers operating and headquartered by County for each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017. The number of testers will fluctuate throughout the year, for example as testers retire and are replaced by new recruits. Number of testers headquartered County 2015 2016 2017 Carlow 2 2 2 Cavan 2 2 2 Clare 2 1 2 Cork 8 7 8 Donegal 3 2 2...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA supported by Dublin Bus have embarked on a process of full public consultation on the BusConnects proposals involving local brochures, local face to face events organised at various locations around the city, digital imaging of the network, on-line surveys and consultation with user groups. They are both listening  to people who have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As I informed the Deputy in my response to Question No. 574 of 23 May last, the priorities in my Department in respect of road traffic legislation have been focused on legislation which is immediately needed. At that time I mentioned the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 and the Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018, both of which have now been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA supported by Dublin Bus have embarked on a process of full public consultation  on the BusConnects proposals, involving local brochures, local face to face events organised at various locations around the city, digital imaging of the network, on-line surveys and consultation with user groups. They are both in listening mode to people who have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Recent reports show that approximately 70% of people travelling into Dublin city each morning do so by sustainable transport. Well over half of all the public transport trips are by bus; some 136 million passenger journeys annually.  It is no surprise then that Bus is the main component of the planned approach to addressing our current congestion problem and to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann report on the Rail Review was published in 2016. Since then, the NTA has held a public consultation on the Review. Over 300 submissions were received in response to that consultation process.  A report of those submissions has been submitted to my Department by the NTA and I intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. 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: Military Aircraft Landings (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department operates a procedure in accordance with the provisions of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973, under which airlines wishing to carry weapons or munitions through Irish airspace or airports must apply for each individual flight at least 48 hours in advance. My Department seeks the views...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 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 Data (19 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.  Once policy and funding arrangements have been put in place, under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Earlier this year the Government made a decision to appoint Fingal County Council as the Competent Authority for the purposes of EU Regulation 598/2014.  Since that decision, my Department along with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has been developing a draft General Scheme to give effect to the Regulation by way of primary legislation. It is my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department recently launched the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways in July of this year. This Strategy provides a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways and will determine the type of project to be funded by my Department over the coming decade. This is a long term Strategy with the aim of increasing the number, length...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Programme for Partnership Government, the Government committed to applying to the European Union for the revision of the TEN-T Core Network, including in relation to the Western Arc. A submission is being prepared for the European Commission for a revision of the TEN-T Core Network, which would seek to facilitate consideration of transport-related project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that, building on the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035, the National Development Plan, which was launched as part of Project Ireland 2040 in February of this year, outlines a number of major investments in Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area. Over the period leading up to 2027, the NDP will deliver the new Metrolink, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Driver Testing Service, provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), sets out the minimum level of knowledge, skill and competency that driving test applicants must demonstrate if they are to pass the driving test and become a fully licensed driver.  An effective Driving Test provides learner drivers with a consistent evaluation process which ensures that candidates have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As part of the Capital Plan Review announced in conjunction with Budget 2018, I secured an allocation of almost €28 million for the accessibility retro-fit programme for the four year period 2018 - 2021.  This represented a trebling of the previous allocation. Of this amount €7 million is allocated for 2019. The retro-fit programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is liaising with the European Commission in relation to the TEN-T network in the context of Brexit and has raised Ireland’s concerns about the implications for connectivity and trade in light of the UK's decision to leave the EU. Indeed the European Commission has also taken steps to prepare for this and has published a proposal to amend...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Recent reports show that approximately 70% of people travelling into Dublin city each morning do so by sustainable transport. Well over half of all the public transport trips are by bus; some 136 million passenger journeys annually.  It is no surprise then that Bus is the main component of the planned approach to addressing our current congestion problem and to...