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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. The carrying out of works on these roads is a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The selection and prioritisation of road works is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Arising from the arrangements in place in relation to Local Property Tax receipts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I have made a submission, on behalf of my constituents, regarding the BusConnects proposals relating to the network redesign during the period of public consultation which closed on the 28th September. I understand the consultation period elicited a large number of submissions and I expect all of those submissions will be carefully considered by the NTA in the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As part of my Department's oversight and monitoring procedures for public transport projects, monthly meetings are held between my officials and the NTA to discuss and review progress on the delivery of various projects, including BusConnects. In addition to these meetings, my officials are of course briefed by the NTA on a regular basis on any relevant issues, including BusConnects, as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The 2018 Ryder Cup is a three day golf tournament organised by one of the governing bodies for golf in Europe, the European Tour. The European Tour contacted the Department in late August and early September to inquire if either Minister Griffin or I would be interested in attending the event. In the normal course, a Minister would attend significant international sporting events where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the BusConnects project. Noting their responsibility with regards to this matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As stated in the National Development Plan (NDP), the relevant local authorities, in partnership with both the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are currently finalising a Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. The Strategy will include proposals for a revised bus system for Cork and enhancements to the commuter rail service in Cork including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including rail capacity enhancement projects as part of the DART Expansion Programme. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Constitution of daa provides that the quorum for the transaction of business by the Board is two directors.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: This is not an anomaly, and it does not date to 2016. Legislative provision requiring production of a driving licence in court for certain road traffic offences was introduced in 2002. This was done because the Road Traffic Act 2002 introduced penalty points for the first time, and that Act therefore required production of a driving licence in cases which could involve the incurring of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (9 Oct 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: Ports Policy (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The State commercial port companies are independent commercial entities and my Department does not hold information on the current levels of debt held by port companies. However, I can advise the Deputy that the annual reports and financial statements of all of the Port Companies including New Ross Port Company are laid before the Oireachtas and are publically available at: .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (9 Oct 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. 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 and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department continues to work with haulage industry representative organisations to assist the sector. The haulage sector plays an important role in our economy and I recognise that it faces difficulties in the current environment. My Department is aware of the budget proposals submitted by the Irish Road Haulage Association. It should be noted, however, that any such budgetary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 32 of the Irish Aviation Act 1993 provides for an examination of the functions of the Irish Aviation Authority in so far as they relate to the application and enforcement of technical and safety standards in relation to aircraft and air navigation. The IAA is also subject to similar, periodic, and very thorough examinations by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Communications (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has an ICT Systems Usage Policy that provides a suite of IT policies governing the use of Departmental ICT systems by all users, with every effort being taken to obtain a balance between IT Security and the usability of Department systems. That Policy includes a section on how limited use of personal email is permitted, subject to the conditions set out in the policy document....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No. 217 of 4thOctober on this matter. The cost of each individual's flights were: Minister: €566.87; Special Advisor: €566.87; Secretary General: €509.98; Assistant Secretary General: €345.98. The cost for the Assistant Secretary General of €345.98 was for the outbound flight only. He was required to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, over the period 2018 to 2021, we will invest €110 million specifically for Cycling/Walking investment in our major cities, together with €135 million for Sustainable Urban Transport, a programme which encompasses a range of initiatives to improve urban transport including for cyclists and pedestrians. Alongside this, our considerable planned investment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Transdev and I have 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.