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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (9 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is making a fair point and I think something has to be done about this. It probably should have been done a little sooner. The Deputy will understand that there were other distractions in recent months which probably meant it was not at the top of the priority list. If this is not addressed shortly, I intend to let the Deputy know. It is my intention to consider whether we need...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (9 May 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: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Research in this area does suggest that energy use increases at higher travelling speeds; some studies suggest that moving from 100km/h to 120km/h increases fuel consumption by up to 20% and reducing speed limits, particularly on the motorway network, is often suggested as potentially having a role to play in reducing transport emissions. Co-benefits for road safety may also arise. However,...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 434 together. 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 Éireann Services (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 435 together. The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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 (14 May 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: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm that the person whose details have been supplied by the Deputy is not, and has not been, in receipt of any payment or financial support or other supports from either my Department or Sport Ireland. The funding provided by Sport Ireland to the Olympic Federation of Ireland is utilised for a number of specified programmes and activities which in 2019 include: participation at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including setting the regulations for vehicle standards and suitability, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the Authority's role in this regard, and in order to be of assistance, I have referred your question to the NTA for their direct reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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) have a statutory function to develop public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area, including implementation of the DART Expansion Programme. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area and, in the case of national roads, subject to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The making of such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 together. I have requested the Road Safety Authority to research how escooters and other such vehicles are regulated in other countries, particularly other Member States. I am keen to understand the road safety implications of the use of such vehicles on public roads, especially when interacting with other vehicles. I cannot say if the outcome...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic Act 1961 defines a mechanically propelled vehicle as a vehicle intended or adapted for propulsion by mechanical means, including a bicycle or tricycle with an attachment for propelling it by mechanical power, whether or not the attachment is being used. It also includes a vehicle the means of propulsion of which is electrical, or partly electrical and partly mechanical. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (14 May 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 and measures on 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I am concerned to ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff travelling and working on our rail network and take this matter very seriously. The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the rail network, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with, as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (14 May 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: Bus Services (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, 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: Sports Facilities Provision (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. Under the National Development Plan 2018-2027, €16m has been committed to develop a National Velodrome and Badminton...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 May 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: Rail Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the heavy rail network and for assessing rolling stock requirements for the network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) which also has statutory responsibility for the development and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 May 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...