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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has no staff employed in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not have a reply from the agencies within ten working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The offence of cycling on the footpath is not explicitly spelled out in law because it is important that members of An Garda Síochána be allowed a degree of discretion when it comes to allowing very young cyclists stay off the roads as a result of their age and heightened vulnerability. This discretion does not extend, however, to allowing all cyclists free...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (5 Mar 2020)

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, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tender Process (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1035 and 1036 together. The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to respond directly to the Deputy.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The location of sites for the carrying out of driving tests for articulated trucks 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: Road Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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.  As previously indicated the extent of the cutbacks in grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Operators (5 Mar 2020)

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.  Therefore, matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1040 and 1071 together. As the Deputies are aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed to conducting an independent review toward evaluating a possible extension of the existing Western Rail Corridor northwards to Tuam (Phase 2) and/or Claremorris (Phase 3).  Project Ireland 2040 also states that if Government accepts a proposal to extend the route...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: When an applicant has obtained a driving licence having presented some level of ID evidence of their married name, and then wishes get a licence in a different name, the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) needs to link the licence given in the married name to the maiden name. There is an onus on the NDLS to make this link before a renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1042 and 1043 together. The starting point for considering access to bus lanes is that they were created - at some expense to the public - to provide on-street priority for bus-based public transport. Their goal is to make bus transport faster and more reliable, thereby encouraging more people to switch from private cars to public transport. This will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The provision of park and ride facilities in for example Gorey, is a matter in the first instance for the local authority or larnród Éireann in the case of park and ride at railway stations such as Gorey. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 Mar 2020)

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 construction or upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: In relation to the East West link, this year I again allocated €100,000 to Cavan County Council to enable the Council to continue their work in undertaking an appraisal to assess the extent to which the scheme or elements of it can be justified in terms of the Public Spending Code and the Common Appraisal Framework. Preparation of an appraisal is the responsibility of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) is currently the subject of on-going legal proceedings. As this matter is sub judice it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1049 and 1054 together. On 30th January the Government approved an agreement to participate in a joint funding package for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), subject to certain conditions. The conditions for the reinstatement of funding and the provision of additional funding to the association are set out in a Memorandum of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operational aspects of public transport such as maintenance. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coronavirus Outbreak (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The EU Package Travel Directive 2015/2302 which came into effect on 1 July 2018 sets the legal framework for consumer protection as respects package travel and linked travel arrangements. The provisions of the Directive were transposed into Irish legislation through Statutory Instruments numbers 80 and 105 of 2019. Among the provisions of the Directive are those that provide for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. Therefore, I have referred the question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my Office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: With regard to your question concerning National Roads, 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...