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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Oct 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.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed to conducting an independent review of a possible extension to the Western Rail Corridor (WRC). In line with that commitment an external company, as referred to by the Deputy, was commissioned to prepare a financial/economic appraisal and business case on proposals for extending the existing WRC from Athenry to Claremorris. I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Government has preparations in place for a possible no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. In its Action Plan published in July 2019, the Government acknowledged that a no deal Brexit will be highly disruptive and will have profound implications across all aspects of society. It will be impossible for the UK to maintain the current seamless arrangements with the EU across the full range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Oct 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 issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County or City 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 prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Reports (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, determine tourism policy and, supported by my officials, I provide the strategic direction to the tourism agencies that is required to support the growth of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry. Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, operating under the aegis of my Department, implement tourism policy. It is essential that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Data (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA), was established 10 years ago on 1 December 2009, under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, as amended by the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. While the NTA assimilated most of the functions of the previous Dublin Transportation Office (DTO), it also took on a deeper and wider remit under the terms of the 2008 and 2009 Acts, and subsequent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: It is set out in legislation that an application for a driving licence must be accompanied by a certificate of competency (issued to a person upon passing a driving test) unless the applicant is or was for any period within the period of 10 years preceding the date of the application, the holder of a driving licence or recognised driving licence issued by the competent authority of a Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional  and local roads and as such periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. As regards the possible re-classification of the R132 as a National Route, I have  not received a request from Meath County Council for the re-classification of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I think it is important to be clear as to the status of the European Parliament's discussions last year on this issue. In November 2018, the European Parliament adopted its "first reading" position in relation to a proposed recast of the existing Regulation on rail passenger rights.  In adopting that position, and as is normal in the European legislative process, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (23 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (23 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including light rail.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (23 Oct 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 road projects is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Road Safety Authority (23 Oct 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: Cycling Facilities Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219, 224 and 246 together. I am aware there has been some confusion in recent weeks as regards Budget 2020's allocations to support active travel and greenways I can confirm that Budget 2020 has allocated €91 million to the two principal active travel funding programmes which are mainly administered through the National Transport Authority....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (24 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 securing the provision of public transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges,  is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. In cases where a piece of bridge infrastructure is owned by a party other than the Road Authority (for example by Irish Rail or Waterways Ireland) then it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that, in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code, my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have completed their review of the business case relating to this significant expenditure of taxpayers' money. I will now bring a Memorandum to Government on the matter at the very earliest opportunity.