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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Development Plan (NDP) states that the priority funding objective in relation to the mainline rail network is the maintenance and renewal of the existing network.  In line with that funding objective, the funding allocations committed under the NDP provide for a fully-funded, or steady state, level of maintenance and renewal across the Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The responsibility for carrying out sanitary and phytosanitary checks and controls at ports and airports is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will be able to assist the Deputy in any query he has on the above matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The responsibility for preparing export certificates at ports and airports is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will be able to assist the Deputy in any query he has on the above matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The responsibility for carrying out agricultural controls at airports and ports is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will be able to assist the Deputy in any query he has on the above matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Staff (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I have no role in relation to employment matters or commercial decisions of private companies. My functions, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on Aer Lingus, are now essentially the same as with any Irish airline. The legally-binding commitments made by IAG in 2015 as part of its offer for the State's minority shareholding in Aer Lingus relate to Heathrow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I meet with the Chief Executive Officer of Fáilte Ireland regularly. I last met with the Chief Executive Officer on the 9th of November 2018 to review the company's 2019 plans. I will consider the timing of my next meeting with him as part of my ongoing diary commitments.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (22 Jan 2019)

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 MetroLink. The Deputy is presumably aware that the previously proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: This matter is still under consideration in consultation with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality. It is but one of a number of priority issues that my officials are currently dealing with and as such I am not in a position to provide an updated position for the Deputy at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

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 national roads (including service areas) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: There are currently three vacancies on the CIÉ Board.  In line with Government's guidelines on Appointment to State Boards and my Department's agreed protocols on board appointments, the CIÉ Board positions were recently advertised by the Public Appointments Service, with a closing date of the 9th of January 2019. A shortlisting process is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured improved funding allocations over the period 2018-2021 which will benefit both cyclists and walkers. These improved allocations over this period include: - €110 million specifically dedicated to cycling and walking infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable urban transport measures; - €750...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (23 Jan 2019)

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 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: Brexit Issues (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The Government’s Contingency Action Plan published in December outlines that ICT systems across Revenue, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the HSE Environmental Health Service will need to be enhanced to deal with the increased volume of documents and requests for clearance, and notes that an initial provision of just over €3m is already allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: A formal review of ridesharing services has not been undertaken but my Department keeps abreast of emerging technologies and is open to consider innovative initiatives. The Deputy will be aware that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is the independent regulator of the small public service vehicle sector and has regulatory oversight of the sector,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I did not meet formally with the CEO of Iarnród Éireann in quarter four of 2018. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Staff (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: In July 2018,  and again in September 2018, a number of decisions were made at Cabinet relating to Brexit preparedness and contingency planning, including the phased recruitment of staff, as required. The Government has already sanctioned € 4m for the commencement of a phased process for the recruitment of additional staff in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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: Road Tolls (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Currently all Irish motor vehicles travelling within the EU are covered by the terms of the EU’s Motor Insurance Directive.  This allows motor vehicles to travel freely between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain as well as within other EU countries.  If the UK leaves the EU with a transition period, there should be no immediate change in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Health Action Plan (23 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Significant progress has been made on the implementation of the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) since its publication in 2016. Progress is being overseen by an Implementation Group, which is co-chaired by the Departments Transport, Tourism and Sport and Health. A summary Progress Report and a detailed Implementation Report were published...