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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The recently published Climate Action Plan 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’s overall carbon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Galway Harbour Company, as a Port of Regional Significance, is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to local authority control. The transfer process has been on-going for a number of years and the due diligence process is moving towards completion. National Ports Policy recognises that the five Ports of Regional Significance, which collectively represent less than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Galway Transport Strategy was prepared by the National Transport Authority in partnership with Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2016.  The development and Implementation of the Strategy is primarily a matter for the local authorities in line with their statutory roles and responsibilities.  The Galway Transport Strategy supports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waterways Issues (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Waterways Ireland, which is under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, is the lead agency in developing Blueway trails in Ireland.  They are defined by Waterways Ireland as network of multi-activity recreational trails, based on or alongside idyllic lakes, canals and rivers in Ireland that provide scenic routes into the heart of rural Ireland by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The core objective of National Ports Policy (NPP), which was published following Government approval in 2013, is to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. The implementation of the key measures outlined in the policy document is still on-going.  NPP introduced clear categorisation of the ports sector into Ports of National Significance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (9 Jul 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including light rail and metro projects. The Deputy is aware that public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Each local authority is the statutory road authority for its area and has primary responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of its regional and local roads.  Within available budgets and where applicable, my Department does provide grant support to road authorities while emphasising the importance of local authorities’ prioritising expenditure on roads when allocating...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82, 83 and 667 together. I refer the Deputies in the first instance to my reply earlier this afternoon to Deputy MacSharry's Priority question on this matter. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The recently published 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 address climate disruption.  A wide-ranging set of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85, 97 and 637 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 transport network. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department recognises the role car-pooling or car-sharing can play in reducing the number of cars on our roads. The various transport strategies detail the measures to be taken across all modes of transport. For example, the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035 is the statutory framework for the development of public and sustainable transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The TEN-T Core Network is a subset of the Comprehensive Network and represents the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport networks. The TEN-T Core Network on the Island of Ireland links the main urban centres of Belfast-Dublin and Cork and encompasses the road, rail and other transport modes on this route. There is also an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and active travel. However, the development of individual projects, including the Bearna Greenway, is a matter for the relevant implementing agencies. The Galway Transport Strategy was developed by the local authorities in co-operation with the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Jul 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The security of workers, including taxi drivers, during the course of their work is important and criminal behaviour should be reported to An Garda Síochána who have a range of powers to pursue such matters.  As the Deputy may be aware the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry – which comprises taxi, hackney, and limousine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Jul 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and statutory frameworks in relation to public transport.  The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry - which encompasses taxis, hackneys and limousines - is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. As regards the regional road aspect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The organisation and delivery of sport in Ireland is mainly a matter for National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).  NGBs are independent and autonomous bodies and any proposals regarding an all-Ireland league would be a matter for the relevant NGBs.   The organisation of sport on an all-island basis has worked very successfully for many sports, such as...