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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Property (4 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: According to the most recent emission inventory from the EPA and using the SEAI energy balance, it is estimated that heavy-duty vehicles contributed just under 19% of the total land transport emissions in 2017, second only to emissions from private passenger cars. The Deputy correctly notes that diesel technology has become progressively cleaner and greener over the past decade with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority's review of current practice and safety implications of electric personal mobility devices was submitted to me in late June. The publication of the report is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, in consultation with my Department, once I have made a decision on the way forward in relation to electric scooters. Until then, the report forms part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The operational phase of the low-emission bus trials has now concluded and the findings are currently being assessed. I expect that summary findings will be made available by my Department in the coming weeks and will be happy to advise the Deputy of same. More generally, my Department is also reviewing public transport policy to ensure that services are sustainable into the future and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 to 307, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, including active travel. The National Transport Authority (NTA) allocates the funding at a project level. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have therefore referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together. A critical factor in implementing a new Variable Speed Limit regime and the ability to deploy lane closures is the need to enact legislation which will underpin the new proposals. Arising from the prioritisation of urgent legislation to address some of the risks consequent on the UK's intention to leave the European Union, it has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 329 to 333, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, in the coming weeks and in line with a Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommitment, I will seek the public's views on public transport and active travel policy. This review will allow all stakeholders to reflect on what has been achieved, what remains to be done and how our policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). I very much welcome the integrated approach toward land-use planning and public transport provision as exemplified within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) planning scheme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Data (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The database to identify uninsured drivers is known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) Project. My Department issued a letter of intent to Insurance Ireland for amending of Road Traffic Act legislation to support the project in 2018 as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill . This Bill has been referred to Cabinet Committee for further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 to 318, inclusive, together. Details about the registration and use of private aircraft is a matter, in the first instance, for the State's aviation regulator the Irish Aviation Authority, who I have asked to respond directly on the matters raised. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware capital funding is primarily provided by my Department to Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus through the National Transport Authority (NTA). In addition to that NTA administered funding programme, funding is also provided directly to Iarnród Éireann by my Department under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (or IMMAC),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Jul 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. I understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority's review of current practice and safety implications of electric personal mobility devices was submitted to me in late June. The publication of the report is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, in consultation with my Department, once I have made a decision on the way forward in relation to electric scooters. Until then, the report forms part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Ireland - Ethiopia Bilateral Air Services Agreement, signed in 2014, allows for the granting of fifth freedom air traffic rights for airlines of both countries, on a reciprocal basis and subject to the approval of the relevant aeronautical authorities. Ethiopian Airlines applied to both the Spanish and Irish aeronautical authorities in 2018 for approval of their Addis Ababa - Madrid...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation, oversight, development and delivery of vehicle roadworthiness testing arrangements. I have therefore forwarded this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I am informed that the daa publishes detailed information on noise data collected and the locations at which the data was collected on their website. The information can be found at:

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Under Section 9 of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 it is a matter for Fingal County Council, as the Noise Regulator, to determine the information it requires. That section also provides that the Noise Regulator shall publish on its website a report which will include a summary of the data examined and the relevant technical information in relation to any proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 328 and 334 together. As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has certain statutory functions in relation to cycling facilities and the promotion of cycling and it exercises these functions in close co-operation with local authorities. The Deputy will I am sure acknowledge the good work already undertaken through the development and...