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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 651 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, including provision of bus stops and the Accessibility Retrofit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 654 together. 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. The initial selection and prioritisation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area. Iarnród Éireann receive Exchequer funding via the NTA in relation to the provision of car parking at train stations on the heavy rail network in the GDA, including Sallins railway station. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the board and management of Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, last 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 Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As an island nation, Ireland is entirely dependent on maritime and aviation networks for trade, tourism and the movement of people. Safeguarding the continuing free flow of trade is a priority for my Department in preparing for Brexit. In this context, the National Development Plan sets out a range of Investments that will strongly support the continued development and improvement in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: 2018 was another record-breaking year for tourism in Ireland and marked 8 years of consecutive growth in overseas visit numbers. In 2019 Tourism Ireland’s aim is to grow overseas tourism revenue by 6% while Fáilte Ireland will continue to develop Ireland’s tourism offering and provide enterprise supports to the industry. I have referred the Deputy's question to the tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (12 Feb 2019)

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 Questions on 06 November, 2018 (ref no 45347/18) and 12 December, 2018 (ref no 52455/18) the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Feb 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. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is a statutory body with responsibility for the delivery of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual roads is a matter for the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I have met a number of my counterparts in relation to direct maritime connectivity to continental ports. I met my French counterpart, Minister Elisabeth Borne, on Brexit matters in Dublin on 23 November 2018. I highlighted the importance of transport connectivity and Ireland’s concerns in particular in relation to the continued use of the UK landbridge when the UK leaves the EU....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department has assessed the maritime capacity for direct sailings between Ireland and continental EU ports as a potential alternative route for trade currently using the Landbridge. Based on consultations with the shipping sector and wider, the preliminary assessment is that sufficient capacity will be available on direct routes to continental ports from end March 2019. I briefed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (12 Feb 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, including PSO bus fleet procurement. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this important question on transport in Dublin. I welcome a debate on how best to use the increased levels of investment this Government is making available to support the development of improved public transport. I am sometimes fearful that we do not seem to be learning from the lessons of the past. By that I mean - I believe the Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for taking a far more moderate approach to this problem than he normally takes. Any suggestions he makes will certainly be considered in the review which comes up in 2021-2023 because, obviously, there are some constructive elements to what he has to say. I acknowledge his recognition of the costs of what he is suggesting but I do not see any figures or any suggestion as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is a luxury which the Deputy enjoys in opposition, although he did not exploit it so well when he was in power.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Let us have lots more of the Deputy's suggestions, which will, of course, be considered, but when they are considered they will have to be carefully costed. The Deputy hopes what has happened with the national children's hospital will not stop us from embarking on big projects, and it will not, but it will certainly make us more careful. It will also put a burden on the Opposition to not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy mentioned he is hoping to take the metro through Rathfarnham and Terenure. A very detailed analysis was conducted in the transport strategy. It concluded that the actual and forecasted demand along the Rathfarnham-Terenure corridor does not meet the threshold of a metro-style service. That is the only scientific evidence which has been produced. Whatever the cost, and the...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am happy to assist the Deputy on this issue if I can. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has records of engagement with the EPA, which are being considered as part of a recent FOI request to my Department. In 2017, officials of my Department attended a meeting hosted by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Officials of the Department of Communications,...