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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by the Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads and as such periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. It is a matter for Meath County Council to decide whether to make a submission regarding the re-classification of the R132. Any such request would be considered as part of the periodic review process.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Project Ireland 2040provides significantly enhanced funding levels for our rail network which will expand its capacity, improve line journey speeds and lead to a better passenger experience across an improved network. Key to this improvement is the increased funding being made available under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contractor IMMAC. The IMMAC is the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (5 Nov 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I have previously informed the Deputy that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing operating network. That objective is supported by the significantly enhanced funding now available to support that network as evidenced by the approximate 23% increase in Exchequer funding provided in 2019. The Deputy is also aware from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As the Deputy is aware Project Ireland 2040provides funding for appraisal, planning and design of LUAS network expansions to Bray, Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Issues relating to staff are day to day internal HR matters for the port companies concerned. As such, I have referred the Deputy's Question to all the State port companies for direct response. Please contact my Office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Human Trafficking (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I have not met with the Minister for Justice and Equality to discuss the issue of migrant smuggling.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Reaching bilateral agreements on the exchange of foreign driving licences between two countries can take time as the agreements can be made only when the relevant authorities in each jurisdiction have studied and compared the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that they are compatible. The Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and Alberta, Canada on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no upper age limit for obtaining a driving licence for any category of vehicle, including buses, provided that the relevant medical report by a registered medical practitioner accompanies the application.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Earlier this year I allocated €40m in 2019 to ten greenways projects across the country. These allocations, combined with existing projects such as the Dublin to Galway project, account for the bulk of the funding over the years 2019 to 2021 and I have no plans at this stage for a funding round for the construction of new greenways in 2020. At the appropriate stage I will consider...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 914 and 915 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 responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (5 Nov 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 responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure including the provision of bus infrastructure throughout the State. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Nov 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 management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy is referring to two separate, though complementary, programmes that were in operation over the years 2012 to 2016: these were the Active Travel Towns programme and the Smarter Travel Areas programme. While both of these were specific, fixed-term programmes that have now finished, the overall themes that they supported - active travel and smarter travel - of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 919 to 921, inclusive, together. The Department has 150 computers using the Operating System supplied. The Department is currently working on a project to upgrade all computers from the version of the operating system referred to. All patching for the current operating system is maintained to ensure that no security risks arise.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 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: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: 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. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035 is the statutory transport strategy for the GDA, development of which was informed by a number of corridor studies, included a South East Corridor Study. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (5 Nov 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 private office...