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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.

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

Shane Ross: The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport transport companies in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. While the vast majority of public transport passenger journeys occur without incident, I am concerned to ensure that the...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216, 217 and 219 to 221, inclusive, 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 ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the BusConnects programme. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (10 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 ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus fleet for Dublin Bus. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the...

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

Shane Ross: Shannon Airport Authority holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Shannon Airport. The use of a specific piece of equipment at airports in Ireland is an operational matter for the airports themselves. I understand that Shannon Airport Authority has previously been contacted on this matter and I can confirm that that remains the most appropriate channel...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I cannot understand how the division of time has gone so extraordinarily wrong but I suppose these things happen.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I agree. I welcome this budget. I am happy that my Department will spend €2.3 billion in 2019, which is an increase of 17%. The Government projects which were recently announced will go full speed ahead in all three areas. These include BusConnects, the metro, tourism and sporting projects to which we committed much capital in the past. Responses to announcements in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As I previously informed the Deputy, I 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. A copy of that submission  is available to view on my personal website at I understand the consultation period elicited a large number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including bridges) 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  Applications for funding under the Department's Bridge...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, US Preclearance is carried out by officers of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Dublin and Shannon Airports under the terms of an international agreement between the two states, namely the US Ireland Preclearance Agreement, and in accordance with the Aviation Preclearance Act 2009.  The preclearance facilities that are operated at Dublin and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The following table sets out the number of staff in my Department appointed to Principal Officer from internal competitions since 7th July 2015. Year Number 2015 1 2016 0 2017 2 2018 1 Total 4 I have asked the State agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If he does not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Please see the table setting out the number of persons appointed to Principal Officer (PO) from internal competitions since 7th July 2015 and Open Public Service Appointments competitions for PO conducted in 2015 and 2017. Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 2015 2016 2017 2018 Number of PO appointments arising from internal competitions since 07/07/2015 1 0 2 1 Number of PO...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and active travel. In relation to active travel specifically, my Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for both cycling and walking infrastructure projects and sustainable urban transport projects. Details of individual projects are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 569 together. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport providers and I have forwarded the Deputies questions 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: Urban Development (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that UK Authorities are looking at issues around shared spaces and navigability with a view to ensuring that they are accessible, inclusive and well-designed. With regard to Ireland, the shared space approach to urban design is already addressed in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) which is available on my Department’s website. The Manual sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (16 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As laid out in the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways, the first option for future Greenways is to examine use of lands that are already in State ownership. In addition to this, the Strategy also sets out a number of options for project promoters to access land for Greenways such as permissive access and land purchase. The aim is to have Greenways that have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred this 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: Ministerial Correspondence (16 Oct 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 national roads including motorways 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: Rural Transport Programme (16 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...