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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The total allocation to Local Link in 2019 is €21 million, and percentage amounts can be calculated from this base. Future funding levels for the programme will be subject to the annual Estimate and Budgetary processes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (24 Sep 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: Road Projects Status (24 Sep 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, maintenance and improvement 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: Ferry Services Provision (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address the House on this matter. I would like to confirm that shipping services to and from Ireland are market-driven and that the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime routes in and out of the State, both to the UK and continental Europe. This is vital to facilitate both trade and tourism. Nationally, Ireland is well-served by ferry...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ferry Services Provision (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I accept what the Senator says. There is no intention to exclude any region in any way. The more capacity we have in this situation, the better. We will certainly consider the Port of Cork as part of that strategy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (25 Sep 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will acknowledge the significantly enhanced funding Project Ireland 2040 provides to improve active travel infrastructure and other supporting measures that will benefit both walkers and cyclists across the country. Under the Climate Action Plan 2019 Government has committed to a number of important actions in relation to cycling, specifically Actions 91, 95 and 97. In Action 97...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Remit (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure including the provision of cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and, on a non statutory basis, has responsibility for the development and implementation of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The Eurovelo network is a concept that was planned and initiated by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF). Any new routes would have to be considered and approved by the ECF. It is worth noting however, that, as the Eurovelo concept is for a pan-European network of linear routes, it does not include circular national routes, which the extension of EV1 from Rosslare to Larne would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle to Work Scheme (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware the Cycle-to-Work Scheme, which I am very supportive of, is a tax incentive aimed at encouraging employees to cycle to and from work by allowing for beneficial tax arrangements in respect of the purchase of a bicycle and certain related cycling equipment. Under this scheme, employers may agree with their employees to operate a cycle to work scheme under a salary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I am aware the Waterford North Quays SDZ was approved in 2018 and that Project Ireland 2040 recognises that redevelopment of the North Quays is a key growth enabler for this important city. The Waterford North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) seeks to support the sustainable growth of the city and build a city of scale in line with the objectives of Project Ireland 2040 which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: In order to support National Strategic Objective 1: Compact Growth, Government established an Urban Regeneration and Development Fund which is designed to support the co-development of Project Ireland 2040'srecognised key growth enablers for the cities. The Waterford North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) was approved in 2018 and Project Ireland 2040 recognises that redevelopment of...

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

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that all public expenditure must comply with the Public Spending Code which sets out the requirements to which sponsoring agencies and sanctioning authorities must adhere, including the requirement that any project with an expected cost of €100 million or more must obtain specific approval from Government. I can confirm that my Department has now received a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (26 Sep 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, construction, and improvement/upgrading works for individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 respective aeronautical authorities. With regards to Ethiopian Airlines operating fifth freedom passenger air services, in 2015, my Department approved an Addis Ababa...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (26 Sep 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 transport services nationally. It also has responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 to 171, inclusive, together. As daa has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport, I have forwarded your question to the Company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan Data (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 174 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan 2018-2027provides an indicative allocation of €8.6 billion over the period 2018 to 2027 towards the delivery of National Strategic Outcome 4 – Sustainable Mobility, of which the following is allocated toward specific programmes: - BusConnects - €2.4 billion -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan Funding (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The transport sector has a critical role to play in the national mitigation effort and I am acutely aware of the specific challenges we face in transport where fossil fuel use is firmly established. An efficient and low emitting public transport system is a key priority in helping the transport sector contribute towards meeting our climate change goals. As part of a comprehensive programme of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The requirement for driver licences to be renewed in their past three months of validity is set out in regulation 12(3) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. number 537 of 2006) as amended. There are no proposals to amend this rule at present.