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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for the information he has supplied in relation to this idea. As he is aware, I am about to launch a consultation on sustainable mobility policy and, as part of that, I would welcome engagement with the Deputy on any particular incentives he might have in mind. I think it important that any proposed fiscal incentive is supported by appropriate analysis and forms part...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (15 Oct 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, including the procurement of PSO bus fleet. In light of the NTA's responsibilities on this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Green Public Transport Fund (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Green Public Transport Fund was established by my Department in 2017 to support the uptake of low carbon, energy efficient technologies within the public transport sector. Within my Department's overall funding allocation, €9m has been assigned in Budget 2020 specifically to provide for a Carbon Reduction Programme to support measures which aid in decarbonising the transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 561 to 564, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, Project Ireland 2040 commits toward an evaluation during 2020 of the economic benefits and value for money of high-speed rail on the main inter-urban rail network against improvements to existing and planned line speeds along the lines, while the Climate Action Plan refers to the production of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 568 together. The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Dublin Bus Services (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus 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: Light Rail Projects (15 Oct 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 safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the Luas is a matter for the transport operator...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is the EU's funding instrument for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for the programming period 2014-2020. Funding under CEF is delivered in the form of grants allocated following competitive calls for proposals. As of June 2019, Irish beneficiaries participate in 24 projects and receive €103 million in CEF Transport co-funding, with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the maintenance, renewal and operation of the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I understand that local residents in the area have met previously with Iarnród Éireann to discuss the issue in detail. Project Ireland 2040 states that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Staff (16 Oct 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) 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 within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: It is now clearly recognised that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption.  My Department has put in place a twofold approach to tackle this climate challenge; firstly, by continuing to invest in the public and sustainable transport network to develop capacity and increase attractiveness of alternatives to private car travel; and secondly, by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Diesel Rebate Scheme was introduced in 2013 and is a matter for the Minister for Finance.  The Minister for Finance in his Budget 2020 presentation to the Dáil on 8 October announced that he will in the Finance Bill provide additional relief through the Diesel Rebate Scheme to hauliers, to compensate that sector for the increased cost of fuel....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the regulation of payments for SPSV services, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I am assuming the Deputy is referring to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) and wish to state that as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have no function in relation to the administration of this Scheme.  However, I understand that this topic has been the subject of a number of reviews by my predecessors and senior civil servants in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 267, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including the delivery of the North Runway project. I am aware, however, that daa has liaised as appropriate with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) with regard to the relevant aspects of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 274 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The average waiting times for driving tests at all centres around the country are available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website www.rsa.ie. This information is updated weekly. With regard to number of people on the waiting list at the centres listed by the Deputy, this information is held by the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to the Authority for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 276 together. 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, procurement and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure...