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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (13 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 188 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 the implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that I have secured a significant improvement in funding allocations over the period 2018-2021 which will benefit 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (12 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Jun 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, which was adopted as the statutory transport plan for the region in 2016. The Strategy stated that the level of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. 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 Fares (12 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares charged by public transport operators. I have therefore referred this question to the NTA.  Please contact my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 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.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 to 220, inclusive, together. As I understand it, the construction works referred to by the Deputy relate to a private development being constructed by a private company pursuant to a planning permission granted by An Bord Pleanála. Details of that planning permission and conditions attached thereto are available to view...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Expenditure (12 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (12 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I can inform the Deputy that I met with the Taxi Advisory Committee (TAC) on 6th March 2017. The TAC attendees were as follows: - Mr. Pat Byrne, Chairman - Mr Gerard Macken representing small public service vehicles and driver interests - Mr. Bobby Lynch representing small public service vehicles and driver interests - Mr. David McGuinness representing small public service vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (12 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Ireland - Eithopia Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) signed in 2014 allows for the granting of fifth freedom air traffic rights, subject to approval by the relevant aeronautical authorities.  Ethiopian Airlines applied to both the Spanish and Irish authorities in 2018 for approval of their Addis Ababa - Madrid - Dublin route. Following confirmation of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Airports (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for once again raising this very important issue. He has certainly been leading the field in addressing this issue and his concern for Shannon Airport is second to none. In whatever form it takes, Brexit will have a significant impact on Ireland and requires planning by Government, business and citizens as well as at European Union level. Brexit will have negative...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Airports (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I am afraid I have learned the hard way that giving timelines is foolish in these circumstances. It is not good for the Senator and it would not be good for me to do so. We will try to expedite this process and conclude as soon as we possibly can. If I were to give the Senator a timeline for achieving what he wants, it would assume that we would be able to achieve it. We will support the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System Data (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the document at the link, and gives details of the number of penalty points that have been endorsed on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) for the years 2016 to May 2019 inclusive. The data have been broken down by Age, Gender and County. The Garda District details are not available on the NVDF.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 783 and 784 together. The 2014 National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development established the ambitious objective of achieving a competitive, low carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050. The National Policy Position outlined a national target of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by at least 80%...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The recent funding call for Greenways closed on 30th November last year. Twenty-two applications were received from fifteen Local Authorities and one State Agency. Over the last few months, officials from my Department, along with members of the Project Assessment Board, have been meticulously assessing each of these detailed applications based on the criteria laid out in the Strategy for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department is engaging with Dublin City Council and An Garda Síochána with a view to resolving this matter as quickly as possible. Advice has also been sought from the Office of the Attorney General as to extant powers and where these reside at present. As the Deputy will understand, it would be premature to take a decision on the approach for the licensing of horse-drawn...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation and scheduling of the heavy rail network, including DART services, is a day-to-day matter for Iarnród Éireann. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Costs (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: Insurance companies are private companies. Neither the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport nor the Central Bank of Ireland has the power to direct insurance companies on the pricing of insurance products. The EU framework for insurance expressly prohibits Member States from adopting rules which require prior approval of the pricing or terms and conditions of insurance products. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (11 Jun 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, including individual projects within the Sustainable Urban Transport programme, and administers the funding for the programme on a non-statutory basis in regions outside of the Greater Dublin Area. The...