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

Shane Ross: The 2013 National Ports Policy designated Rosslare Europort as a Port of National Significance (Tier 2). Ports of National Significance (Tier 2) ports are responsible for at  least 2.5% of overall tonnage through Irish ports, have the potential to handle higher volumes of unitised traffic and have existing transport links to serve a wider, national marketplace beyond their immediate...

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

Shane Ross: I am advised that Iarnród Éireann monitors the coast line erosion rates at key points along the railway on an on-going basis and engage with relevant local authorities on the issue. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for a more detailed, direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you...

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 maintenance, improvement 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: Rail Network (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  Issues relating to infrastructure, such as the bridge referred to by the Deputy, are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The position remains as previously outlined to the Deputy in response to Questions No. 532 of 23 January 2018, and Nos. 1090 and 1091 of 7 September 2018: "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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Pension Fund Data (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.  Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Cycling Facilities Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, over the period 2018 to 2021 I have secured significantly improved funding allocations which will benefit both cycling and walking. These improved allocations over the 2018 to 2021 period include: - €110 million specifically dedicated to cycling and walking infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The information on advertising costs requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: My Department publishes information on all expenditure on external services, on a six monthly basis each year, and the second part of 2018 (July - December) will be published in early 2019.

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

Shane Ross: I intend to publish the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018 this month, which was approved by cabinet today, providing for the designation of Fingal County Council as the Competent Authority for the purposes of EU Regulation 598/2014. The target is to enact the Bill by the end of the year.  As the Deputy is aware, a General Scheme of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. As I informed the Deputy in my response to Question No. 76 of 6 November last, my priorities in respect of road traffic legislation have been focused on legislation which is immediately needed. In that context, my Department is currently working on a Road Traffic Bill to provide, in the main, for graduated penalties for speeding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (21 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As outlined in Action 20 of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, my Department will work closely with relevant Government Departments, Local Authorities, sporting bodies and other stakeholders to agree a coherent national strategy for swimming. As part of this, we will review swimming pool provision to identify where gaps exist and how these can be met....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 grants. As the responsible road authority, it is a matter for Monaghan County Council to assess...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (21 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport 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: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue are an organisation which is a declared resource to the Coast Guard. They are a member of the Community Rescue Boats Ireland (CRBI), a nationwide group of independent voluntary rescue boats which are trained and administrated by Irish Water Safety. Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue receives a yearly grant as do all other CRBI members of approx. 5k from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As driver testing is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, I have referred this question to the Authority for direct response.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (22 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. 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.  The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (22 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.  The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded your question to the company for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus 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: Sports Facilities Provision (22 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. As part of Sport Ireland's partnership strategy for the development of facilities by the main field sport...