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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the General Scheme of the Airport Noise Regulation Bill 2018 was published on 28 September 2018 following a Government decision in July this year and was subsequently presented to and discussed in session with the Joint Oireachtas Committee early in October, in accordance with Pre-Legislative Scrutiny arrangements. The formal Bill is being finalised and I expect to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. However, under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design, construction and development stages of individual road projects is a matter for (a) the relevant road authority (i.e. local authorities in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Nov 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 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 necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: While I have no function or role in assessing the change in greenhouse gas emissions expected to result from specific road projects, I can advise that it is the responsibility of the sponsoring road authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to comply with relevant statutory requirements regarding the impact of road projects on the environment. In this context Environmental Impact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is of course aware that the planning application was brought by Dublin City Council and the decision to refuse was made by An Bord Pleanála. The Council’s application was made in its role as the relevant local and roads authority for Dublin City and I am sure the Deputy respects the role of the City Council, and indeed all local authorities, in relation to their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: There are many factors involved in road safety, and of course we are concerned to address them all. That said, we must identify priorities. Speeding is the single greatest risk factor on our roads, and I have already indicated that I am working towards legislation which will provide for graduated speeding penalties. The General Scheme of the Bill to address this matter, as well as other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As 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, nor decisions on the scheduling and timetabling of services. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Exemption permits for the carriage of munitions on board civil aircraft in Irish airspace are granted by the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport in accordance with the provisions of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders (1973, as amended). The Order applies to civil aviation only. My Department publishes statistics on its website...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: While neither I, nor my officials are aware of any official report containing the information that the Deputy refers to, however my Department is acutely aware that flights between Ireland and the UK could potentially be affected in a no deal scenario. The Government’s contingency planning for Brexit was initiated well in advance of the UK referendum in June 2016 and there has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 92 together. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 97 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 statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, including the MetroLink...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators so it is not within my remit to reduce public transport fares. I am however acutely aware of the specific challenge facing Ireland in tackling climate change and achieving our renewable energy targets in our transport sector where travel demand is growing and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues relating to the provision of car parking spaces at train stations on the heavy rail network outside of the GDA, such as Portlaoise and Ballybrophy, are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In light of Iarnród Éireann's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators so it is not within my remit to restructure public transport fares. 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: Local Authority Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 906 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, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, to meet the demands of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The General Scheme of the Airport Noise Regulation Bill 2018 was presented to and discussed in session with the Joint Oireachtas Committee early in October, in accordance with Pre-Legislative Scrutiny arrangements. My officials along with officials from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and the Office of the Attorney General have been working intensively to prepare the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, 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: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Mitigation Plan agreed by Government in 2017 begins to set Ireland on a pathway towards decarbonisation and includes over 100 actions for Government Departments and public bodies. As the Minister for Transport, I am acutely aware of the specific challenge facing Ireland in tackling climate change and achieving our renewable energy targets in our transport sector where travel...