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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Ireland's Hidden Heartlands tourism experience brand was launched last year.  I am satisfied with progress being made by Fáilte Ireland and I believe that the area has great potential for further development. As a tourism experience brand, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands benefits from a broad programme of Fáilte Ireland supports.  These supports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Priority Questions Nos 3 and 5 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: While the substance of this judgment was made clear in advance by the judge, the formal judgment on was issued only on 19 November.  I am taking legal advice and will analyse the implications carefully before deciding on an appropriate response. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The maintenance, renewal and operation of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: In 2018, 9,824 drivers received court disqualifications, of which 1,052 driving licences were surrendered. Of these disqualifications, 5,324 drivers had no Irish licence to surrender due to having a foreign licence (202), having no driving licence (2,962), having an expired driving licence (2,093) or having a licence exchanged abroad (67). 1,526...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Nov 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 Traffic Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department recently carried out a two month public consultation on e-scooters and other forms of powered personal transporters. This consultation concluded on 1st November and in excess of 500 submissions were received. My officials are currently going through the submissions with a view to compiling a report and recommendations for next steps. Any issues pertaining to legislation or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: REPLY TO FOLLOW

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response which issued to Oral PQ 48179: Firstly, I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  However, under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design, construction and operation of individual national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System Offences (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 provides for the recording of driving licence details in such cases in order to ensure that the record of the conviction can be connected to a licence record and the appropriate penalty points endorsed on that record. That section provides that the presiding judge shall require the person to produce his or her driving licence or learner permit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As I have previously outlined to you on 9th July, 23rd July, and 17th October 2019, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (21 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 issue raised is a matter 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: Ministerial Meetings (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Since becoming Minister I have had two meetings involving Insurance Ireland. On 16th November 2016 I met with Insurance Ireland and the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) for a general discussion on motor insurance. On 28th March 2019 I met with Insurance Ireland and the MIBI to discuss Brexit Contingency Planning (Green Cards). I have had no meetings with individual Insurance Companies.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 224 together. As the Deputies are aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area. Iarnród Éireann receive Exchequer funding via the NTA in relation to the provision of car parking at train stations on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The 'Where your Money Goes" website, produced by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, available at the following link provides details of the Irish Government's expenditure data by sector including Transport. It provides interactive charts with drill-down capabilities to Land Transport and trend analysis of expenditure over the last ten years....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including measures against operators of illegal taxi 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 response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Improving public transport services and infrastructure, including national bus, taxi and other public service vehicles (PSV) networks, is central to providing an alternative to private car travel. In Project Ireland 2040, the government has indicatively allocated €8.6 billion over the period 2018 to 2027 towards the delivery of an integrated and sustainable national public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Eastern Garovogue and approach road project is one of the 12 regional and local road improvement schemes identified in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 for implementation during the Plan period, subject to necessary approvals. These schemes are being implemented on a phased basis as funding allows. In the case of the Eastern Garavogue Scheme funding is also being provided from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 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 services. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...