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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: No such meetings took place in the past three years and no correspondence was received from the person either.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (23 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. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will know, Exchequer supports for Sligo Airport ceased following a Value for Money Review of the Regional Airports Programme and an associated Government Decision in June 2011.  Accordingly, from 2012, the Regional Airports Programme only provides targeted support in the areas of safety and security to four regional airports at Donegal, Ireland West...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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 Tolls (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available in the table.  The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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.  Details of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Natural Gas Grid (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I am very aware of the significant role that compressed natural gas  (CNG), particularly as a pathway towards renewable gas, can potentially play in reducing emissions from the transport sector.  I was very pleased that in Budget 2019, the Minister for Finance announced the introduction of Accelerated Capital Allowances for natural gas fuelled vehicles and vehicle refuellers,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I assume the Deputy means to refer to Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001. It is under this Part that local authorities can choose to regulate horse-drawn carriages that operate for carriage of persons for reward. Part 19 (as amended) is available at the following link: . Regarding section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 2016, following legal advice received, the prudent decision was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (23 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: Rail Network Expansion (23 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 NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of a new train station at Pelletstown on the Maynooth rail line.  Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the large public service vehicle industry, including the licensing of bus passenger services, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Act 2009.  I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Remit (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Licensing of commercial bus passenger services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.  In licensing commercial bus services, it is important to note that the 2009 Act requires the NTA to seek to achieve, in the public interest, regulated competition in the provision of such services. Section 13...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The position remains as outlined in response to PQ32861. A copy of the response is outlined below: 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The position remains as outlined in response to PQ32861. A copy of the response is outlined below: 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Traffic Signs Manual is available from my Department's website and stipulates the traffic signs to be used on Irish roads, their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign should be used and the rules for positioning them. Work towards updating the Manual is at an advanced stage and it is expected to be completed during 2018 with a view to publication early in 2019.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter, which is not unfamiliar as the Deputies will be aware. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the greater Dublin area, including Kildare. The NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I will start by responding to Deputy Heydon. I appreciate the disparity in prices between Newbridge and Sallins he mentioned. As is so often the case, I am not responsible for setting the prices from one station to another and cannot do anything directly to alter the prices that are set by others. I will, however, pass on to the NTA the Deputy's point on prices, which seems very reasonable...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: -----but it is not something we can do a lot about overnight.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to be allowed to finish. If not, the Deputy will just use up my time. We have been examining the line in question and many others, particularly with regard to the purchasing of second-hand vehicles, as the Deputy probably knows. A decision on the viability of the second-hand vehicle option will be made later this year following market availability analysis and procurement options...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 came into full effect on 1st October 2017 and gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibilty for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State.  I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise...