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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Glenbeigh to Renard South Kerry Greenway was originally awarded funding in 2014.  Construction of the Greenway has yet to commence.  In August 2018, Kerry County Council made an application to An Bord Pleanála for planning permission and we await their decision. I understand that further information in respect of the application was to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 to 533, inclusive, together. 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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (9 Apr 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: Greenways Funding (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The funding call for Greenways held by my Department closed on 30th November 2018. Over the course of this funding call, 22 extensive applications were submitted by 15 Local Authorities and 1 State Agency. Sligo County Council and Mayo County Council were among those that submitted applications. My Department officials are currently in the process of assessing each of these detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Travel (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I attended this game on 11th November 2017 in a personal capacity. All flights and hotel expenses were funded by me. Minister of State Griffin attended this game in an official capacity and also took part in promotional work for Tourism Ireland while in Denmark. He travelled to and from Denmark on the same day. Minister Griffin met  with Tourism Ireland Officials on arrival in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: All imported new vehicles are subject to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council which established an approval system for vehicles within the EU.  This system ensures that a vehicle must be manufactured in compliance with a wide range of safety standards before it can be registered in the State and placed on the market.  This ‘type-approval’...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The goal of the Government’s current Road Safety Strategy, which runs from 2013 to 2020, is to reduce deaths on our roads to an annual level of 124.  No one thinks this is easy, but at the same time we will never cease aspiring to achieve a complete end to the tragedy of unnecessary deaths on our roads.  Work to achieve our present target is continuing under the current...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (9 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  ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure including the provision of fleet for the PSO bus network. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541 to 543, inclusive, and 550 together. With regard to State funding for Sligo Airport,  this airport is not part of the Regional Airports Programme.  In relation to Coast Guard operations, the Deputy will be aware that the State's search and rescue service is provided by the Coast Guard by way...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department pays CHCI DAC, under contract, for a search and rescue service which is based on a 4 base model. My Department does not pay for bases separately. The cost to CHCI for use of these bases is a commercial matter between the company and the airports involved.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  Issues relating to infrastructure, such as the bridge referred to by the Deputy, are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the transport strategy for Galway City was prepared by Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2016 in partnership with the National Transport Authority.  The strategy set out an overall framework for the development of transport infrastructure and services in Galway City and its environs over a twenty year period.  Implementation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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: Cycling Facilities Funding (9 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 for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, funding provided under this subhead is in relation to capital expenditure programmes and is part of a multi-annual capital funding programme. The timing of expenditure on programmes such as this is by its nature dependent on a number of variables and therefore monthly or quarterly expenditure must be viewed within that context. It is the case that each year the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (9 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 in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Funding is provided by my Department for the construction of Greenways and it is important that local authorities consider all aspects when submitting an application for funding.  Funding for security fencing along the Greenway at Altown, Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath is a matter for Westmeath County Council. I understand that a request for funding for fencing among a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  My Department sought applications in September 2018 for funding of safety improvement works...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which I know is very important. I acknowledge the fact that he is a superb advocate for the Celbridge area. He has constantly been making representations, not just about transport but about other requirements for his area, which have been effective. I propose to outline some of the benefits that have arisen recently for the Celbridge area,...