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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (28 May 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. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 391 and 392 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 including BusConnects. I would note that there has been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 May 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: Taxi Regulations (28 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The question of reports from holders of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences issued by the NTA of being prevented from transporting passengers travelling cross-border into Northern Ireland has been brought to the attention of my Department in the past. The relevant Irish legislation governing taxi services is the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, which requires the holding of an SPSV licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (28 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395 and 396 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 including MetroLink. The Deputy will be aware that the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (28 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The licensing of public bus passenger services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. The NTA has completed a formal review of Part 2 of the 2009 Act which is under consideration by my Department. Following that review I have published a proposal as part of the General Scheme of the Railway Safety Amendment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 400 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (28 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of vehicles within 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.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Services Provision (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The NTA took the decision. The authority made a recommendation on this decision that was certainly approved of by the Department and me. Deputy Troy asked about the issue of the costs. I have already said in my reply that there has to be a business case put forward. It would be foolish of me to anticipate the result of that business case.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Services Provision (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority, NTA, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, have statutory responsibilities to develop and deliver MetroLink. In March, the NTA and TII launched a public consultation on the preferred route and that consultation period ended yesterday. This was developed following the NTA's and TII's reflection on the many responses to the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As I stated, I am as anxious as the Deputy that implementation of the Galway transport strategy begin in earnest, but I recognise the need to ensure that implementation is conducted in a planned and co-ordinated manner. I am advised by the NTA that the implementation of the proposed infrastructure development required by the strategy will take approximately five years. Of course, in advance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I fully understand the frustration at the growing traffic problems and the difficulties experienced by passengers in Galway-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: -----and various other areas nationwide where the population is growing and there is prosperity. Galway is no exception in that regard. The Galway transport strategy recognises that the provision of park and ride sites on multiple approaches to the city is important. It made a commitment in that regard. It is proposed to base park and ride facilities on the city-wide high frequency public...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: There is quite a lot of information to provide in two minutes, but I will do my best.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department's priorities for the transport sector within the capital envelope available to it are to maintain the existing extensive transport networks to ensure quality levels of service, accessibility and connectivity to transport users, and to develop infrastructure and service provision as envisaged under Project Ireland 2040 with a view to meeting the needs of the 2040 population by...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that the NTA sets fares.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that Government policy is, and has been for some time, not only to have a clean environment policy but also to ensure that public transport is used. As he is aware, there is a significant emphasis on buses as means of public transport in cities. He will also be aware that we will purchase diesel-electric buses after July and no more diesel-only buses will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: I have made a commitment on speeding that is no way being diluted. The Deputy will be aware of the fact that I am intent on introducing a Bill on graduated speeding as soon as possible. I am taking it to the Cabinet committee on infrastructure and it will come out of there by September or October, I hope. We will then introduce speeding legislation. Graduated speeding fines are necessary....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: It is a fair question but it is a matter for Dublin City Council. I could send the council a missive and ask why this has happened if the Deputy wants me to. I do not know what the response will be but the council will probably say it is a matter for itself. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. Deputy Broughan will find graduated penalties satisfactory and it is a part of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (22 May 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy refers to, a transport strategy for Galway city was prepared by the NTA, in partnership with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, in 2016. Development of the strategy was informed by a wide-ranging public consultation with interested stakeholders and the public. The strategy sets out an overall framework for the development of transport infrastructure and services in...