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

Shane Ross: This matter is under consideration and my office will revert on the matter in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety Regulations (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: The Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 dealt, in the main, with the establishment of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB). The MCIB is an independent statutory body whose main function, as outlined in the Act, is to investigate and publish reports into marine casualties that take place in relation to any vessel in Irish waters or to an Irish-registered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (11 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 10 days.

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

Shane Ross: Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) are issued by the Fixed Charge Processing Office (FCPO) in Thurles. It is my understanding that the Assistant Commissioner was referring to an application, currently under trial, which allows a Garda member at the roadside to send electronically a notification to the FCPO to issue an FCN to an offender. The delivery of the FCN to that offender will continue in the...

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the revocation of taxi licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. 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 within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. I am advised by Tourism Ireland that the proportionate exchequer provision for Tourism Ireland in the years 2009 to 2019 is as follows: Date Funding Provided Percentage 2009 €51,155,000 71.7% 2010 €48,982,000 73.4% 2011 €47,248,000...

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 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 TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII for a...

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

Shane Ross: The field of transport is in the midst of what is widely acknowledged as a number of very significant changes, including those arising from increased applications of connectivity, automation, alternative fuels, the shared economy and digitisation. These in turn present opportunities but also risks. Governments and authorities worldwide are still developing their responses, taking account of...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a 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: Ministerial Meetings (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I last met with the Chair of Iarnród Éireann on 9th August 2018. I have not yet met with the current Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann. However, my Department has regular engagement with the company at all levels, including at CEO level, in relation to issues including governance, financial, investment, safety and service related issues including in...

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of vehicles for this sector, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. 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 within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 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 construction of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

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

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the operation of facilities at the National Sports Campus, including the National Aquatic Centre. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply on this matter. Please contact my office if a reply is not received with 10 days. The vast majority of public sports facilities are owned and operated by Local...

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

Shane Ross: I have been informed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that a reply dated 11th April did issue to you on the matter raised. I have asked the NTA to reissue its response to you and to also inform you of any further developments in the interim concerning the matter raised. Please inform my Private Office if you do not receive a reply from the NTA within 10 days.

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the construction works 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 on the website of An Bord Pleanála. I understand that the particular development is now subject to judicial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (11 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 818 to 822, 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including PSO bus fleet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (11 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 construction of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...