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Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the House for facilitating us in concluding this Stage of the Bill today and I thank everyone for their contributions. They echo a large number of the problems that were expressed in the Dáil. Everybody is very keen to represent the views of residents, which I greatly appreciate. It is a pity to hear people making accusations against the Minister and saying that I am not...

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I will not be subject to criticism unless I have to.

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I have to take the advice that Fingal County Council is independent. If people in this House want to say that they know better, they are perfectly entitled to say so.

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: If I reject the advice of the Attorney General, however, I am asking for a legal challenge and for a political charge that I am-----

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I respect the view of Senator Mullen. He is a lawyer, albeit a very junior one. Indeed, he is somewhat junior to the Attorney General. However, he is perfectly entitled to come into this House and say that he knows better, as is anybody else.

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I am not in a position to come to this House and say that I would prefer to take Senator Mullen's advice rather than that of the Attorney General.

Seanad: Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Acting Chair. To be clear, once a regulatory decision is made by the noise regulator, that is not the end of the process. Some Senators were under the impression that it was. As mentioned, any regulatory decision is subject to appeal. Apart from that course of action, however, the noise regulator has a strong role to play in the continued monitoring of the noise situation at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Apr 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 maintenance, improvement and operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Data (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: . My Department is committed to implementing the recommendations of the Inter-Departmental Group on Gender Balance on State Boards to promote greater gender balance in this area and continues to appoint persons to the State Boards under its aegis in line with Department of Public Expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The 2008 Report of the Maritime Passenger Transport Forum can be accessed on my Department’s website under Publications and at the following link: . The Forum was established to oversee the implementation and review of the Maritime Passenger Transport section of the Department’s Sectoral Plan prepared under the Disability Act 2005. The 2008 Report made a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (4 Apr 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Apr 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 BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is primarily a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if she does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. Matters relating to the management, including signage, of 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 each respective local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (4 Apr 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. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (4 Apr 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 the provision of national bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport but I am not involved in its day-to-day operations. As the Deputy is aware, my Department has allocated €287 million in funding this year towards the delivery of public service obligation (PSO) services, which are overseen by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 to 305, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Apr 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 provision of bus stops, bus shelters and bus stations throughout the State.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 307 and 308 together. The principal regulation in Europe for setting out the standards for civil aviation security is Regulation (EC) 300/2008, and Ireland is required to adhere to the baseline requirements laid out in this Regulation, including a requirement that: “All persons other than passengers, together with their items carried, shall be screened...