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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the transport strategy for Galway City was prepared by Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2016 in partnership with the National Transport Authority.  The strategy set out an overall framework for the development of transport infrastructure and services in Galway City and its environs over a twenty year period.  Implementation of the...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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: Cycling Facilities Funding (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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, funding provided under this subhead is in relation to capital expenditure programmes and is part of a multi-annual capital funding programme. The timing of expenditure on programmes such as this is by its nature dependent on a number of variables and therefore monthly or quarterly expenditure must be viewed within that context. It is the case that each year the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (9 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Funding is provided by my Department for the construction of Greenways and it is important that local authorities consider all aspects when submitting an application for funding.  Funding for security fencing along the Greenway at Altown, Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath is a matter for Westmeath County Council. I understand that a request for funding for fencing among a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  My Department sought applications in September 2018 for funding of safety improvement works...

Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I am delighted to update the House on issues relating to public transport. Senators will have their own views on the challenges and opportunities we face in transforming our public transport network and services and I look forward to hearing those views. I would like to think we can all agree on some basic first principles. We all agree on the need to improve public transport, the...

Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I agreed under pressure to do an extra half-hour. I will do an extra ten minutes but I cannot do any more than that.

Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: It has been a very good debate. It has lacked the cut and thrust one often sees in the House but it has been very constructive. I will try to address most of the questions that came through in the short time available to me. I detected three trends, namely, congestion, climate change and cycling. That was very welcome because one often hears a lot about other issues but these are the...

Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I am very conscious of their presence on the streets. Regulatory issues obviously arise here and the Road Safety Authority, RSA, is preparing a paper and considering this issue. The Senator has a view on their legality and we will receiving a view on that and on what measures we should be taking. My view is that it is necessary to regulate them. Bus corridors can accommodate taxis. The...

Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: -----and extending the green line from Bray to Finglas and to Poolbeg. The DART underground is not dead. The DART expansion over the next ten years will see all commuter lines electrified and new stations. I refer Senators Humphreys and O'Mahony's questions. The NTA has worked closely with Galway City Council to develop its transport strategy. The NTA met very recently with Galway City...

Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I will communicate with the Senators in writing in order to answer some of their other questions.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 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, improvement and operation 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: State Bodies Data (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: . My Department is committed to implementing the recommendations of the Inter-Departmental Group on Gender Balance on State Boards to promote greater gender balance in this area and continues to appoint persons to the State Boards under its aegis in line with Department of Public Expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The 2008 Report of the Maritime Passenger Transport Forum can be accessed on my Department’s website under Publications and at the following link: . The Forum was established to oversee the implementation and review of the Maritime Passenger Transport section of the Department’s Sectoral Plan prepared under the Disability Act 2005. The 2008 Report made a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (4 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is primarily a matter for Iarnród 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 she does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (4 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. Matters relating to the management, including signage, of national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for each respective local...