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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: A UK driving licence can be exchanged for an Irish licence while the UK continues to be a Member State.  Under EU law, an application for a truck or bus licence (categories C's and D's) must be accompanied by a completed medical report. If a person with the relevant truck or bus category on their UK licence attends at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) Centre without the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (10 Apr 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 maintenance and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Historical information on public expenditure, including public transport investment, is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Databank website at:  .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (10 Apr 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, construction and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Central Statistics Office Data (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The figures for the average travel distance travelled to work or education are primarily determined using Census Data and National Travel Survey data that is compiled on a periodic basis by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO have published several reports on commuting to work and education over the period in question based on Census data, including the presentation of statistics on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, both the 'Programme for a Partnership Government' and Project Ireland 2040 commit to an independent review of the costings for a proposal to extend the existing Western Rail Corridor (WRC).  In this regard, Iarnród Éireann has appointed consultants to prepare a financial and economic appraisal in relation to the proposed extension of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (10 Apr 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.   While the Strategy stated that based on current population and employment forecasts, the level of travel demand between...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as part of Project Ireland 2040 the funding priority in relation to the DART Expansion Programme is to ensure delivery of the non-tunnel elements of the programme over the next ten years. The initial sequencing of investment will therefore focus on - - electrification of the Northern Line to Drogheda - electrification of Kildare Line to Hazelhatch -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, there is a statutory, long-term strategic plan for the future development of transport in the Greater Dublin Area as required under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. The strategy is known as the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035 and is available to view on the website of the National Transport Authority, www.nationaltransport.ie  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware a draft Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy is currently being finalised by Cork City Council and Cork County Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA). The strategy will provide a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services across the Cork Metropolitan Area, for the period up to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme under the National Development Plan (NDP).  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The information sought by the Deputy is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's online "Investment Projects and Programmes Tracker" at: www.per.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/Investment-Projects-and-Pr ogrammes-Tracker-2018-Revised-version-8th-March-2019.xlsx.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: In July 2017 my Department published a report, The Costs of Congestion - An Analysis of the Greater Dublin Area. The full report can be found on the Departmental website. For ease of reference, I include a link here: www.dttas.ie/sites/default/files/publications/corporate/engl ish/cost-congestion-main-report/cost-congestion-main-report. pdf. The report focuses specifically on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (10 Apr 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: Ports Policy (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to PQ 9439/19  Dail Number 446 which was answered on 2nd April 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 514 to 516, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (9 Apr 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: Road Safety Authority Staff (9 Apr 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: Rural Transport Services Provision (9 Apr 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: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Convention on Road Traffic 1949 (Geneva Convention), allows drivers from Contracting States carrying a valid driver’s licence to drive on each other’s roads for up to a year.  Ethiopia is not a signatory to the Convention, therefore it is not possible for a person visiting Ireland to drive in Ireland on an Ethiopian driving licence.