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

Shane Ross: I understand what the Deputy is saying and the fact that he is making a special plea for Celbridge. As he correctly said, there are major problems with congestion in Dublin traffic and Celbridge suffers as a result. However, it should be acknowledged that we are making great strides. We are making enormous commitments to sorting out the problem of traffic in Dublin and the suburbs. While...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect of public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The operation of bus services is a matter for the transport operators with oversight by the NTA. Route 735, the bus service to which the Deputy refers, is a commercial service which operates...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: It is fair to say the Deputy has made a compelling case, but he would not expect me to give a commitment in respect of a specific route and times. He understands fully that I cannot and would not do so, as it is up to the NTA to decide that matter, but it is clear from what I said and have gathered from what has been happening in this area that the Deputy is pushing an open door. I support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Funding was allocated by my Department in 2016, 2017 and 2018 to Greenway projects in Kildare, Meath, Longford, Westmeath, Waterford and Tipperary. These allocations are broken down below. 2016: Kildare - €841,673.85 Longford - €513,000 Meath - €1,971,000 Westmeath - €496,187 2017: Kildare - €3,855,413 Meath - €2,463,014 Westmeath -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme Data (10 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 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: Railway Stations (10 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 NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of a new train station at Ashington/Pelletstown on the Maynooth rail line.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: National Transport Authority Data (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA is the statutory body with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of public transport services provided under public service contracts.  The issue raised, therefore, is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (10 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 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: National Transport Authority Data (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy is referring to what is known as a public bus passenger service licence. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have responsibility for the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act came into effect on 1 July 2013.  The primary purpose of the Act is to replace the system whereby a vehicle was declared off the road retrospectively with a system under which the vehicle must be declared off the road in advance.   The system of making retrospective declarations had become a means of evasion of motor tax estimated to have cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: A UK driving licence can be exchanged for an Irish licence while the UK continues to be a Member State.  Under EU law, an application for a truck or bus licence (categories C's and D's) must be accompanied by a completed medical report. If a person with the relevant truck or bus category on their UK licence attends at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) Centre without the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (10 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 and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Historical information on public expenditure, including public transport investment, is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Databank website at:  .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (10 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 planning, construction and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Central Statistics Office Data (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The figures for the average travel distance travelled to work or education are primarily determined using Census Data and National Travel Survey data that is compiled on a periodic basis by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO have published several reports on commuting to work and education over the period in question based on Census data, including the presentation of statistics on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, both the 'Programme for a Partnership Government' and Project Ireland 2040 commit to an independent review of the costings for a proposal to extend the existing Western Rail Corridor (WRC).  In this regard, Iarnród Éireann has appointed consultants to prepare a financial and economic appraisal in relation to the proposed extension of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the issue of a potential extension of the existing Dunboyne / M3 Parkway line was considered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) during its development of the statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035.   While the Strategy stated that based on current population and employment forecasts, the level of travel demand between...