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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Senator has made a very useful contribution on behalf of people in Limerick, particularly commuters. I urge her to use the complaints procedure if there are timetabling or other problems, which are internal matters for the bus companies. In the meantime, I will convey her comments to the NTA to ensure they reach the right quarters.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this topic again. I recognise that she has been to the forefront in championing this particular project and the budget allocation and construction timeframe for the N5. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in terms of the national roads programme.Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is my intention it will go through as soon as possible but it has to go through the necessary processes. I will certainly keep the Senator informed about that it as I know she has been interested in pursuing this project for a long time.

Air Service Agreement with Hong Kong: Motion (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves, under Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution, the terms of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Ireland, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 7th February, 2019.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Lawless for raising this issue. He is correct that I am well aware of the problems which he has outlined in the Sallins and Naas area, and on many of the routes which he represents so well and so often in this House. I have no doubt that both Deputy Lawless and I welcome the increased number of passengers availing of the improved train services along the Kildare line. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: If it is helpful to the Deputy, I will certainly pass those alternative solutions, including extending the short-hop zone and the feeder bus solution, to the NTA and see what is its view. I am sure it will respond to the Deputy. I understand his frustration at the long time this has taken. It happens a lot with car park developments. People want them overnight but they cannot be done that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: At that stage, it was hoped that the planning application would be submitted by the end of 2018. The Deputy is perfectly correct. However the deadline was not met due to preplanning discussions with the council. I hasten to add that there is nothing of substance behind this delay. The project will go ahead. Rather, these discussions highlighted issues around the zoning of the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured significant 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: Employment Rights (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The success of the Single Aviation Market over the past 25 years clearly demonstrates that the innovative approaches that have been adopted by a number of EU airlines have led to significant growth in connectivity and reduction in air fares. It is vital that airlines are afforded the opportunity to employ different business and operational models, depending on the nature and scale of their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: An exemption for the carriage of munitions of war under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989, was sought and granted for this flight.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am not aware of plans to extend alternative routes for businesses in Cork and Kerry nor am I aware of any plans to prevent travel through the UK. However, given Ireland’s reliance on the UK as a landbridge for the transport of many of our exports and imports to and from continental markets, I am very concerned that in the context of Brexit this route may face congestion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Dublin and Rosslare ports handle almost all of Ireland’s Roll-on / Roll-Off (“RoRo”) traffic destined for the UK market or using the UK landbridge. As such these ports, and shipping services from these ports, will remain of crucial importance to Ireland in the event of a hard Brexit. My Department has examined the maritime capacity for direct sailings between...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (14 Feb 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. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Feb 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 roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Feb 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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Green Public Transport Fund was established by my Department in 2017 to support the uptake of low carbon, energy efficient technologies within the public transport sector. The fund was envisaged to support the piloting and uptake of energy-efficient and alternatively fuelled technologies for Public Service Obligation (PSO) operations within the bus fleet and small public service vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Fund Data (14 Feb 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 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (14 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 procurement of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Project Ireland 2040 commits to ending the purchase of diesel-only buses from July 2019 for all our urban bus fleets. This is an important commitment and one which we all are looking forward to commencing as part of this year’s PSO bus purchase programme by the National Transport Authority (NTA). In support of that change a comprehensive series of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations Implementation (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 empowers road authorities, with the consent of the Garda Commissioner or at his or her request, to provide and maintain any equipment or structure which the authority consider desirable for the detection of offence under the Road Traffic Acts. Furthermore, section 81 of the Act of 2010 provides that evidence from the use of electronic or other...