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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure 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.  The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including cycling and walking infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of public...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 931 and 932 together. 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 BusConnects.  Noting the NTA's responsibility for...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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 a local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works is also a matter for the local authority. ...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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, construction and development stages of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: There are four director vacancies on the Board of the Irish Aviation Authority and there is a formal process underway to select suitable candidates to fill these vacancies, in accordance with the Guidelines for State Board Appointments.

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to parliamentary question [no 45650/18].

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to parliamentary question [no 45650/18]. As I already stated 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. The particular issues raised by the Deputy are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Galway Transport Strategy was developed by the relevant local authorities in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Strategy identified potential park and ride sites along the M6, N17 and to the west of the city. Implementation of the Strategy is primarily a matter for the local authorities in line with their statutory roles and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Reducing carbon emissions is a national challenge and requires concerted efforts across the country. In this regard theNational Mitigation Planwas published in 2017 and begins to set Ireland on a pathway towards decarbonisation with over 100 actions to reduce emissions from the electricity generation, built environment, agricultural and transport sectors.  Although Ireland's...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The total allocation in 2018 to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which now operates under the "Local Link" brand, is almost €15 million. This is the confirmed RTP allocation for this year, and any percentage increases over whatever timeframe, using whatever basis, may be calculated from it. However, as I have previously advised the House, I would caution...

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

Shane Ross: I understand that the Just A Minute (JAM) Card was developed in Northern Ireland and is used across a wide range of services there, including public transport. The JAM Card was originally developed for those with learning disabilities and difficulties but can be used by anyone with a communication barrier. I am aware that the promoters of the JAM Card have met...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Implementation Bodies (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is jointly funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. The breakdown of the 2019 exchequer provision for tourism services by subhead will be available in the Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services which will be published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissions of Investigation Data (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that no monies have been spent in 2018 by my Department on carrying out commissions of investigations or State inquiries.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank both Deputies for raising this important matter. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme, but the planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects are matters for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, in conjunction with the local...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I fully understand the passion with which the Deputies have described the problems on their roads and I share that worry. It would be my wish and the wish of anybody in government who is committed to road safety to address any issues of this sort all around the country. I have not seen this road and at some stage I would be happy to see it but I take the word of the Deputies that it is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: It is a very long and unhappy queue but if the Deputies could send me on that sort of evidence I will hand it over to the TII.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 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 Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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...