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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The recently published Climate Action Plan to Tackle Climate Breakdown sets out a whole-of-Government approach to climate action and maps a potential pathway to meet Ireland's 2030 emission reduction commitments. The Plan clearly recognises that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: Last Friday the 21st of July, I announced funding of €40 million for 10 new Greenway projects. While an application was made by Galway County Council during last years funding call for the Quiet Man Greenway, it was not included among the projects awarded funding. In this particular round of funding I sought projects which were ready to begin construction in the near future....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Greenways programme, previously called the National Cycle Network, was launched in 2012. The calls for applications held since then have taken place in 2012, 2013 & 2018. In total, 151 applications have been made to this Department for Greenways since 2012. Below is a table breaking down the number of applications by county: County No. of Applications Carlow 2 Cavan 3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (25 Jun 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 regional and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673 to 676, inclusive, together. Central to the development of the new Climate Action Plan was the economic evaluation of key emission mitigation technologies. A Marginal Abatement Cost Curve approach (MACC) was used to compare ‘business-as-usual’ economic activity to ‘low carbon’ options. In the Plan an estimated marginal cost per...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: This 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 ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement of road safety for all road users is an important aim of the regulations that lay down rules on the requirement for tachograph in the road transport sector. These regulations are Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/799 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/502, which states the following:(3) In accordance with Articles 8, 9 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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 ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority. 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 Council. Before the financial crisis, local authorities could apply on a regular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The operation of the NCT contract is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Neither I nor the Authority have any role in the industrial relations of commercial entities, whether or not they happen to secure particular contracts with the Authority.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (20 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter which she has been pursuing with a great deal of energy and vigour for a long time. I wish to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (20 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for her impassioned plea on behalf of her constituents. I remind her that while she has stated she respects my statutory position in this matter, which is fair enough, she must also accept it. The fact is that under the Roads Acts, the planning and design of individual roads, the matters raised by the Senator, are ones for TII in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I am informed that it appears from the information supplied by the Deputy that recent reminders issued to the National Transport Authority (NTA) used an incorrect email address. I have now forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Light Rail Projects (20 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 185 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including Luas infrastructure and fleet....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jun 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 ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the City Centre Resignalling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Jun 2019)

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 operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). In relation to the specific question, I have been informed that the NTA has no record of receiving it....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (20 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I met with Dublin Port Company recently regarding its capital development plans and rationale for prioritisation in the context of Brexit, as well as the specifics with regard to cruise berths. At the meeting, Dublin Port outlined the ambitious development programme underway to provide additional cargo handling capacity at the port to cater for the growing economy. Dublin Port Company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (20 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders and one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Jun 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. The Roads Acts 1993-2015 prescribes the roles and responsibilities of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned, for the delivery of the National Roads Programme.Among these roles...