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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Crime Prevention (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I am keenly aware of the utmost importance of ensuring the safety of small public service vehicle (SPSV) drivers. However, I should explain that matters of a criminal nature, are for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. As assault is a criminal matter, it can only be investigated by members of An Garda Síochána. The regulation of the SPSV industry is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Expenditure (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The total allocation in 2019 to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which now operates under the "Local Link" brand, is €20.935 million. This includes €6m for rural regular services funded from Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding. This is the confirmed RTP allocation for this year, and any percentage increases over whatever timeframe, using whatever basis, may be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Jun 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 award of public service obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (26 Jun 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. In Budget 2019, I secured €287m in Exchequer funding for Public Service Obligation (PSO) service delivery in 2019. Since 2010, the PSO subvention is no longer paid directly by my Department to transport operators. The award and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 to 223, inclusive, and 230 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including wheelchair accessible taxis and wheelchair accessible hackneys, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Northern Ireland (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the cost of Phase 1a of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 233 and 234 together. 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. Details of the regional and local road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Iarnród Éireann Funding (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040 states that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing network so that it continues to provide a safe and reliable infrastructure that enables the provision of quality rail services for passengers across the country. This means ensuring ‘steady state’ levels of investment in our rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured significant improved funding allocations over the period 2018-2021 which will benefit and protect both cyclists and walkers. These improved allocations over this period include: - €110 million specifically dedicated to cycling and walking infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable urban transport measures; -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Fresh Start Agreement includes a commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development. Work is continuing, under the aegis of the North/South Senior Officials Group, on the examination of options with a view to their consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) when that body is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: Details (at subhead level) of the annual funding allocations provided by my Department to Fáilte Ireland are available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The subheads of relevance to Fáilte Ireland are E3, E6 and E5 (shared with Tourism Ireland) and further detail is available in the Agency Statement for Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The following table sets out the total amount of current and capital Exchequer funding by airport under the Regional Airports Programme in 2017 and 2018: Exchequer funding under Regional Airports Programme (€) 2017 2018 Donegal Airport 667,874 896,042 Ireland West Airport Knock 3,199,355 4,176,105 Kerry Airport 1,657,991 2,385,694 Waterford Airport 0 750,000 In relation to 2019,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Funding (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: In line with National Ports Policy, State port companies receive no Exchequer funding.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 241, inclusive, together. 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive responses within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 246 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) in Donegal is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County 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. The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I very much welcome the increased numbers of people choosing to make cycling part of their daily commute. Cycling and walking, have an important role to play in easing congestion, improving public health and enhancing the liveability of our towns and cities. As the Deputy is probably aware between Census 2006 and Census 2016 there has been a 56% increase in the numbers cycling to work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) is the statutory responsibility of each 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, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works is also a matter for the local...