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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department has not directly engaged any mediators from the organisation mentioned by the Deputy. I would refer the Deputy to my detailed reply to Question No. 608 of today's date regarding the arrangement of a facilitator in a specific instance. The key policy objective of the Sport area of my Department is “To contribute to a healthier and more active society by promoting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicles (SPSV) sector is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. As regards rural transport, the NTA has been assigned responsibility for providing integrated local and rural transport. This includes responsibility for the Rural Transport Programme which now operates under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Under EU law, a person must be resident in the Member State to apply for a driving licence in that State. This requirement will not change post-Brexit.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) have statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the purchase of bus fleet. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Bus Services (26 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I would like to explain that the maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 of works to be funded is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is the EU's funding instrument for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Funding under the CEF is delivered in the form of grants allocated following competitive calls for proposals. Irish beneficiaries participate in 23 projects and receive €118.6 million in CEF Transport co-funding, with total investments in these projects of €565.9...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority has responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, both bus and rail, in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Irish Rail and other relevant public transport providers, the augmentation of such services. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (26 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of park and ride sites. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Regulation (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for attention and direct reply to you. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department has committed to undertake a review of public transport policy “to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy”. This is line with a commitment given in the Programme for a Partnership Government. This review is a significant and substantial resource commitment and my Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware. the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the Authority for an update on the issue raised. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) have statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Green Card is issued within the 48 countries covered by the Council of (Motor Insurance) Bureaux, and is a document whose production may be required to prove that insurance cover is in place for vehicles travelling between these countries, where alternative legislative provisions are not in place. All EU Member States are party to this system, but the EU does not require production of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (27 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I sympathise with much of what he said but the remedy is in our hands. Let me make two statements which all sides of this House can agree upon. We need to transform public transport in Dublin, and we need to consult with communities as we embark upon that transformation. I understand the clash portrayed between communities and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (27 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand the Deputy's frustration because a large number of people will be inconvenienced by what happens. To some extent, it is a matter of the greater good because of the chronic traffic situation in Dublin and the need to improve public transport and make journeys by public transport faster and more efficient. I am surprised that the Deputy can mention a case where the NTA has not...