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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The recently published Climate Action Plan to Tackle Climate Breakdown sets out a whole-of-Government approach to climate action and maps a potential pathway to meet Ireland's 2030 emission reduction commitments. The Plan clearly recognises that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: Last Friday the 21st of July, I announced funding of €40 million for 10 new Greenway projects. While an application was made by Galway County Council during last years funding call for the Quiet Man Greenway, it was not included among the projects awarded funding. In this particular round of funding I sought projects which were ready to begin construction in the near future....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Greenways programme, previously called the National Cycle Network, was launched in 2012. The calls for applications held since then have taken place in 2012, 2013 & 2018. In total, 151 applications have been made to this Department for Greenways since 2012. Below is a table breaking down the number of applications by county: County No. of Applications Carlow 2 Cavan 3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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. Each local authority is the contracting authority for the purpose of implementation of regional and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673 to 676, inclusive, together. Central to the development of the new Climate Action Plan was the economic evaluation of key emission mitigation technologies. A Marginal Abatement Cost Curve approach (MACC) was used to compare ‘business-as-usual’ economic activity to ‘low carbon’ options. In the Plan an estimated marginal cost per...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Jun 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 ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement of road safety for all road users is an important aim of the regulations that lay down rules on the requirement for tachograph in the road transport sector. These regulations are Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/799 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/502, which states the following:(3) In accordance with Articles 8, 9 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Jun 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: Road Improvement Schemes (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority. 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 Council. Before the financial crisis, local authorities could apply on a regular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The operation of the NCT contract is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Neither I nor the Authority have any role in the industrial relations of commercial entities, whether or not they happen to secure particular contracts with the Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Climate Action Plan 2019 outlines a number of actions for my Department which will be implemented in line with the commitments given within the Plan. I intend to very shortly present to Government the findings of the most recent Rail Review, including the views of the public and other stakeholders as regards the potential of the rail network to meet the economic, environmental and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 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, design and construction of individual national roads is then a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

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

Shane Ross: Between 1 January and 30 April 2019, to advance its work on the Maynooth to Galway Greenway, which is part of the overall Dublin to Galway Greenway, €5,744,928 was allocated to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. This funding will bring the Greenway down to the banks of the Shannon in Athlone. Other projects have drawn down funding this year, but these would have been allocated funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I am keenly aware of the utmost importance of ensuring the safety of small public service vehicle (SPSV) drivers. However, I should explain that matters of a criminal nature, are for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. As assault is a criminal matter, it can only be investigated by members of An Garda Síochána. The regulation of the SPSV industry is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Expenditure (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The total allocation in 2019 to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which now operates under the "Local Link" brand, is €20.935 million. This includes €6m for rural regular services funded from Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding. This is the confirmed RTP allocation for this year, and any percentage increases over whatever timeframe, using whatever basis, may be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The award of public service obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. In Budget 2019, I secured €287m in Exchequer funding for Public Service Obligation (PSO) service delivery in 2019. Since 2010, the PSO subvention is no longer paid directly by my Department to transport operators. The award and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 to 223, inclusive, and 230 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including wheelchair accessible taxis and wheelchair accessible hackneys, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Northern Ireland (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the cost of Phase 1a of...