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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputies Troy and Lahart for raising a matter that is topical. This is an unusual occurrence in this House and it is very welcome that they are doing so. As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The safety and security...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I fully understand Deputy Troy's concern about the incidents he is mentioning, particularly when they affect his area and constituents. He really does not expect me to get involved in any specific incidents that happen on trains or buses. It might make good copy for his local newspaper to come in here and say what he said but if he expects me-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: -----to say I should intervene in respect of a specific incident, I am not going to do it. I have no intention of doing it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: What I said quite specifically is that this is for other people, agencies and authorities. They are well capable of dealing with the incidents. My concern overall is, of course, for the safety of staff and passengers. I am as concerned as the Deputy about the matters he addressed. My duty is not to interfere when an individual passenger has an unfortunate experience, however. It is to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 additional £25 million towards the cost of Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane). The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 178 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 the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. 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: Railway Stations Upgrade (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the rail network and stations on the network including upgrade of train stations, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. 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: Road Network (15 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Efficiency (15 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: A Public Sector Energy Efficiency Strategy was published by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in January 2017. The Public Sector Energy Reporting Programme forms part of this Strategy and this Department reports to SEAI under this Programme. Energy Efficiency for this Department shows an increase of 12.3% to the end of 2017. My Department has taken a number of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: My apologies, I understood the House was returning to the first Topical Issue matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputies Heydon and Lawless for raising this matter. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect of public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. Deputies will understand that the operation of Bus Éireann services is a matter for the company, with oversight by the NTA. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputies' representations may have made a difference as the NTA and Bus Éireann have decided to continue this service until Christmas, and for that I thank them. I presume the NTA's promise to carry out a review is also welcome. The Deputies will have plenty of opportunities to make representations before a decision is made. I will convey to the NTA and Bus Éireann what they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I note that the question does not refer to either National or Regional/Local roads.  The Traffic Signs Manual published by my Department, provides details of the traffic signs which may be used on roads in Ireland, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign may be used and rules for positioning them.  The procedures and rules however vary from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 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 construction, improvement and maintenance 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: Air Accident Investigations (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The tragic accident involving Rescue 116 occurred in the early hours of 14 March 2017, at Blackrock, Co. Mayo. I would again avail of the opportunity to offer my condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of the four crew members who lost their lives: Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick, Capt. Mark Duffy, Winch Operator Paul Ormsby and Winchman Ciarán Smith. I am also acutely aware that Paul...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was set up under the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”) to investigate and determine the cause of marine casualties and to publish reports of such investigations. Under Section 8 of the 2000 Act, the MCIB is independent of the Minister in the performance of its functions and, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the National Maritime SAR Framework which is legally underpined by various international and national legal obligations in relation to safety at sea, the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is responsible for carrying out search and rescue (SAR) in the context of an aircraft accident in a marine zone within the Irish Search and Rescue Region. The location of the accident is determined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Following discussions with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and with my colleague Minister Ciaran Cannon, Minister for the Diaspora, I decided that drivers with full licences from non-Exchange countries should be offered a reduced Essential Driver Training programme of only 6 lessons.  I am happy to say I have now signed into law the necessary regulations.  As...