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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport which are matters for the individual operators, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) as appropriate. As the issues raised in this case come under the remit of Irish...

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

Shane Ross: It is a matter for the authorities in Northern Ireland to enforce Northern Ireland law. If there are any reciprocal enforcement arrangements they would be a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality.

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

Shane Ross: I do not currently have any plans to meet with the chairpersons of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.

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 in Ireland. The issues raised are matters 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: 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, construction, including any upgrade 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: Road Traffic Legislation (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: A proposal was submitted to my Department by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to the enforcement of restrictions applying to bus lanes and the possible use of a camera based enforcement system to combat illegal usage of bus lanes. I understand from the NTA that this issue has also arisen during the recent public consultation on BusConnects. Section 81 of the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 in Ireland. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the relevant transport operators and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA and TII for direct reply....

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 964, 967 and 979 together. As the Deputies are aware, I announced last week the Government's approval for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann to proceed with the proposed purchase of 41 additional InterCity Railcars to increase capacity across the Greater Dublin Area rail network. This additional stock, which will...

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

Shane Ross: The matter on which the Deputy is seeking information will involve a search of Departmental records, which will require additional time beyond the usual timeframe for answering a PQ. Therefore, in accordance with Standing Order 42A, a more detailed reply will be provided to the Deputy within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: The Department has, on an ongoing basis, extensive communications with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The subject of this PQ therefore requires extensive searches of Departmental records. In these circumstances additional time is required over and above the normal timeframe for answering this PQ. It is noted that Standing Order 42A makes provision for such circumstances. It is therefore...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I have never sent or received official Departmental correspondence from an email address that is not either provided by the Houses of the Oireachtas or my Department. My Department has an ICT systems usage policy that provides a suite of ICT policies governing the use of ICT systems by all users, with every effort being taken to obtain a balance between IT security and the...

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

Shane Ross: Using data from the CSO and other sources, Fáilte Ireland publishes estimates of the number of tourists coming to Ireland from both Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The aggregate estimates for 2011 to 2018 are as follows: Year(000's) 20116,230 20126,033 20136,455 20146,729 20156,853 20167,006 20176,777 20186,836 (2019 year to date estimates are not available). The initial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2020 (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: In Budget 2020, I secured an overall allocation of €1 billion to fund public and sustainable transport projects. This includes funding for approximately 127 diesel/electric hybrid buses for the Dublin Bus fleet. 32 of these buses are additional buses and the remainder will improve the environmental performance of the bus fleet by replacing older buses. Since 2010, my Department no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2020 (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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including bus fleet procurement. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 975 to 978, inclusive, together. The information sought by the Deputy will require an extensive examination of a very large volume of records to cover the period in question. Therefore, in accordance with Standing Order 42A, a more detailed reply will be furnished to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Central Statistics Office Reports (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I welcome the publication of the Transport Omnibus 2018 by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and note its findings. I have not met with my officials to discuss it but they will review the statistics and trends contained in it as standard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Human Trafficking (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Primary responsibility for prevention and detection of migrant smuggling/human trafficking rests with An Garda Síochána. As such, the introduction of the use of detectors falls under the responsibility for the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The categories of vehicles are set out in the EU Driving Licences Directives which form the framework for our national legislation. Small commercial vehicles fall into either Category B or C depending on the weight of the vehicle. Category B covers vehicles with a Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) not exceeding 3,500kg. This is the average car category. Category C covers vehicles, other than...