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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (24 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding  in relation to public and sustainable transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including cycling infrastructure.   I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (24 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Overall responsibility for Brexit matters within my Department is vested in the Management Board both collectively and individually on a sectoral basis. The Coordination and oversight of analyses and planning is assigned at Principal Officer Level to the Policy and EU Division of the Department while the Tourism Marketing Policy and Impact Assessment Division oversee the tourism impacts. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (24 Jan 2019)

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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 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 development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area, including the Luas Green Line. In light of the NTA's responsibility in the matters raised, I have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for the opportunity to address this matter in the House. I appreciate their concerns for their own areas and their wish to see delivery of what will be a superb piece of infrastructure, not just for their constituencies, but for the entire city and, indeed, the entire country. Ironically, during last year's consultation on the emerging preferred route for MetroLink,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I absolutely accept the points made by both Deputies. I presume it is just a coincidence that they want to divide the project into a north phase and a south phase and start with the north phase and that they just happen to represent northside constituencies. These things happen from time to time, and coincidences are not unusual in politics. I accept their points but I would say as a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: Ireland already has a regulatory framework in place for drones - as set out under S.I. 563 of 2015 - which is now being enhanced by a new and very comprehensive EU Regulation - 2018/1139 (EU) - which sets out comprehensive rules relating to aviation safety and provides for new rules for drones. Ireland has been at the forefront of drone regulation within the EU, and currently under our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: An interdepartmental committee established in 2018, which includes the Revenue Commissioners, my own Department, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), the Health Service Executive’s Environmental Health Service and the OPW, has been meeting regularly to assess and coordinate the additional infrastructure requirements of our Ports and Airports in preparation for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of vehicles within this sector, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply to him. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department does not subsidise any shipping companies. All shipping companies operating services in and out of the country are private commercial companies and receive no State funding. The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has responsibility for the subsidised ferry services to offshore islands and can supply details in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 to 484, inclusive, together. Airport security arrangements continue to be developed in accordance with commitments made in the 2015 National Aviation Policy (NAP), which was developed by the Department following extensive industry and stakeholder consultation. The NAP committed to introduce a risk-based approach to ensure Ireland has a robust and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 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 responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus shelters. I am advised that the NTA has developed a strategy for determination of investment in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 to 491, inclusive, 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (29 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department officials are currently assessing the detailed Greenways applications submitted following the recent funding call which closed on 30th November 2018. It is my intention to announce the allocations from this round in Q2 of this year. €13.3 million has been allocated in the 2019 Revised Estimates for Greenways development in 2019 and there are indicative allocations of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (29 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...