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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for  the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with  Dublin Bus 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: Bus Services (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 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: Bus Services (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The safety and security of passengers and staff including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the Luas is a matter for the transport operator (Transdev) in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), who have contracted Transdev to operate Luas, for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Brexit and its potential implications for Ireland are being managed on a whole-of-government basis. The Department is represented on all relevant cross-Departmental coordination structures, and an internal Departmental Committee on Brexit meets on a monthly basis to oversee the Department's analyses and planning in the areas of aviation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recreational Facilities Provision (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Under the 2017 round of the programme €62m was allocated to 1,837 sporting projects and my officials continue to assist these grantees in completing their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As I advised the Deputy in response to his identical Question on 06 November, 2018 (ref no 45347/18) the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, earlier this year Government launched Project Ireland 2040 which sets out both the planned spatial development and investment framework for the coming years. Within that framework, Government has committed to major investments in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the transport network. These investments reflect the needs which have been identified by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 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: Tourism Industry (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 229 together. There has been significant growth in tourism in recent years with 2018 expected to be another record breaking year for the sector in Ireland. In 2014, prior to the publication of the Government's national tourism policy "People, Place and Policy: Growing Tourism to 2025", Fáilte Ireland estimated total revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 232 together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with the relevant transport providers, 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Cost competitiveness is a key consideration for Ireland as an open export-oriented economy and transport is one of the many factors influencing that competitiveness. The Government's plans to improve competitiveness are set out in the Programme for Government and place a heavy emphasis on the delivery of effective transport services.   While not specifically an item on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure including ticketing and technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter I have referred the...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank all those who took part in this Second Stage debate. I do not doubt for one moment that all of them are looking after the interests of their constituents and of the nation as they see them and that the contributions to this debate have been sincere. I do not agree with them all, but they have certainly been expressed in terms which are moderate and sensible and they have shown a...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Moynihan for raising this important subject. It is a matter of life and death which makes it vital and very relevant. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding relating to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Could the Deputy provide me with detailed statistics on where the accidents have happened on that road, particularly fatalities and collisions? I will be delighted to pass them on. Obviously, the TII already has some details because it has identified one place at Castlemore and will be acting on that. If what the Deputy said is true, it is very worrying. If he can provide some additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (13 Dec 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, construction and improvement 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 (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: 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. My Department has recently received 2019 Safety Improvement Works applications for funding...