Results 18,181-18,200 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has worked with Cork City Council and Cork County Council in developing a draft Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (also known as CMATS). In developing CMATS, the NTA examined the potential for all modes of sustainable mobility in the Cork metropolitan area and provided indicative costings against the options...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The 'Strategic Development Plan' referred to by the Deputy was a joint initiative of both Iarnród Éireann and Translink and was not a plan developed by my Department. As such it represents the ambition of both companies in relation to their corporate development of the Enterprise service over the next 20 years. Within Project Ireland 2040, there is a commitment to conduct an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I am not aware of any recent reports on the matter of light rail between Shannon airport and Limerick city; however, the issue of light rail in Limerick was considered by the relevant local authorities in their development of the Mid-West Area Strategic Plan 2012 to 2030. I understand the Plan concluded light rail was not a viable option at that time. The Deputy may be aware that the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 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. Prior to the financial crisis, applications for funding for road improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing capital 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 TII in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Louth is the statutory responsibility of Louth County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the issue of a potential extension of the existing Dunboyne/M3 Parkway line was considered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) during its development of the statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035.   The Strategy stated that based on current population and employment forecasts, the level of travel demand between Navan,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: My priorities in respect of road traffic legislation have been focused on legislation which is required to tackle specific issues which need to be addressed in terms of road safety and traffic.  For example, I intend to shortly bring forward on a Road Traffic Bill to provide, in the main, for graduated penalties for speeding offences, as well as provisions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, including MetroLink. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply.  Please notify my office if you have not received a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 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 maintenance, improvement and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 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.  Each local authority is the contracting authority for the purpose of implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 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.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The cost to my Department for the National Ploughing Championships for 2016 to 2018 follows. The cost to agencies is a matter for the agencies themselves. I will forward your query to the agencies under my remit for direct reply to you as soon as possible. 2016 -  €1918.80 2017 - €4329.60 2018 -  €4,829.60 2019 - €17,415.95 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the 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 consumption of alcohol on board transport providers vehicles is covered by bye laws made by Corás Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) in respect of Dublin Bus, Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Courts Service and my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.   As is the case for the all such capital projects, the A5 upgrade scheme is subject to the planning assessment and approval process in Northern Ireland and since 2012 there have been a number of legal challenges to approvals related to the scheme.  This has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The extent to which any new or additional regulations will apply to Irish exporters and the freight industry depends on the outcome of Brexit. All Government Departments and agencies, including my Department, are continuing their contingency planning for Brexit and this includes preparing for a no-deal UK exit from the EU, as well as an orderly withdrawal of the UK. In the area of road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. The rates applicable to the half-yearly and quarterly options are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. These relativities have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss of income that would arise from changing these arrangements would have a negative impact on the total collected via...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Dec 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 Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the operator for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days. In relation to final part of the...