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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599, 608 and 610 together. The Ireland - Ethiopia Bilateral Air Services Agreement, signed in 2014, allows for the granting of fifth freedom air traffic rights for airlines of both countries, on a reciprocal basis and subject to the approval of the relevant aeronautical authorities. Ethiopian Airlines applied to both the Spanish and Irish aeronautical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 and 601 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the rail network and stations on the network, including lifts at train stations, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 602 and 604 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Irish Rail and I have forwarded your questions to the company for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. Issues such as those referred to by the Deputy are primarily a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, albeit that specific issues may fall outside the company's direct responsibility. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (2 Jul 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: Driver Licence Applications (2 Jul 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: Road Projects Status (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, projects proposed by local authorities for consideration under the Specific and Strategic Grant Programmes are assessed by the Department on a case-by-case basis with reference to the Public Spending Code and the Capital Appraisal Framework and taking account of available budgets. All appraisals are assessed taking competing projects and the overall regional and local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Jul 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 a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this issue again. She is second to none in raising transport issues in the Limerick area in this House and possibly in the other House. I do not want to offend anybody by saying that but her persistence is commendable and is certainly noted in my Department. As she will be aware, work is ongoing to develop a Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area transport...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Policy (2 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand and sympathise with the Senator's obvious impatience, which is perfectly natural in this situation. We need to go through several processes. I could give her an update on what is happening with active transport projects. I do not intend to read it all into the record. I have a list here which, with the permission of the Cathaoirleach, I will give to the Senator and she can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: According to the most recent emission inventory from the EPA and using the SEAI energy balance, it is estimated that heavy-duty vehicles contributed just under 19% of the total land transport emissions in 2017, second only to emissions from private passenger cars. The Deputy correctly notes that diesel technology has become progressively cleaner and greener over the past decade with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority's review of current practice and safety implications of electric personal mobility devices was submitted to me in late June. The publication of the report is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, in consultation with my Department, once I have made a decision on the way forward in relation to electric scooters. Until then, the report forms part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The operational phase of the low-emission bus trials has now concluded and the findings are currently being assessed. I expect that summary findings will be made available by my Department in the coming weeks and will be happy to advise the Deputy of same. More generally, my Department is also reviewing public transport policy to ensure that services are sustainable into the future and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 to 307, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, including active travel. The National Transport Authority (NTA) allocates the funding at a project level. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have therefore referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together. A critical factor in implementing a new Variable Speed Limit regime and the ability to deploy lane closures is the need to enact legislation which will underpin the new proposals. Arising from the prioritisation of urgent legislation to address some of the risks consequent on the UK's intention to leave the European Union, it has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 329 to 333, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, in the coming weeks and in line with a Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommitment, I will seek the public's views on public transport and active travel policy. This review will allow all stakeholders to reflect on what has been achieved, what remains to be done and how our policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). I very much welcome the integrated approach toward land-use planning and public transport provision as exemplified within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) planning scheme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Data (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The database to identify uninsured drivers is known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) Project. My Department issued a letter of intent to Insurance Ireland for amending of Road Traffic Act legislation to support the project in 2018 as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill . This Bill has been referred to Cabinet Committee for further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.