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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 233 and 234 together. 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. Details of the regional and local road...

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

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040 states that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing network so that it continues to provide a safe and reliable infrastructure that enables the provision of quality rail services for passengers across the country. This means ensuring ‘steady state’ levels of investment in our rail...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured significant improved funding allocations over the period 2018-2021 which will benefit and protect both cyclists and walkers. These improved allocations over this period include: - €110 million specifically dedicated to cycling and walking infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable urban transport measures; -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Fresh Start Agreement includes a commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development. Work is continuing, under the aegis of the North/South Senior Officials Group, on the examination of options with a view to their consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) when that body is...

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

Shane Ross: Details (at subhead level) of the annual funding allocations provided by my Department to Fáilte Ireland are available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The subheads of relevance to Fáilte Ireland are E3, E6 and E5 (shared with Tourism Ireland) and further detail is available in the Agency Statement for Fáilte...

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

Shane Ross: The following table sets out the total amount of current and capital Exchequer funding by airport under the Regional Airports Programme in 2017 and 2018: Exchequer funding under Regional Airports Programme (€) 2017 2018 Donegal Airport 667,874 896,042 Ireland West Airport Knock 3,199,355 4,176,105 Kerry Airport 1,657,991 2,385,694 Waterford Airport 0 750,000 In relation to 2019,...

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

Shane Ross: In line with National Ports Policy, State port companies receive no Exchequer funding.

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 241, inclusive, together. 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive responses within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 246 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) in Donegal is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council, 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...

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

Shane Ross: I very much welcome the increased numbers of people choosing to make cycling part of their daily commute. Cycling and walking, have an important role to play in easing congestion, improving public health and enhancing the liveability of our towns and cities. As the Deputy is probably aware between Census 2006 and Census 2016 there has been a 56% increase in the numbers cycling to work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: In July 2007, the North South Ministerial Council agreed to a proposal to restore a 13km section of the Ulster Canal from Upper Lough Erne to Clones. This project is important for the border region with potential to stimulate economic activity, giving a much needed boost to job creation and with the growth in water based tourism helping to attract significant numbers of visitors to the area....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the committee for the invitation to report on the implementation of the committee’s recommendations in its report, Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities. It is important to me that this report, informed in particular by the experiences shared by those with lived experience of disability, is not left to gather dust. The spotlight given to, along with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I have no reason to believe that any of the programmes, aspirations or actions I have outlined today will be in any way delayed and I have had no indications from anywhere else that they will be delayed either. They are too important to be delayed. Much of it is not to do with money but with changing public attitudes and other matters which are not necessarily costly but are very important....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for his remarks. Without appearing to flatter him or any other members of the committee too much, the role played by the committee is very helpful in increasing public awareness and in making others, including me, accountable for what is happening. The members are responsible for the fact that there has been a giant step forward, not just in funding but in public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: What fleet is the Deputy talking about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy asked about the tender process for the DART fleet. It has not yet commenced, but it is in train. The specification is being developed. I do not know exactly what the start date is, but I can find out.