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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: No.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am aware of the campaign and the case to which he is referring. Whereas we have concentrated and done an enormous amount for people with disabilities and there is no doubt about that, it is shown in the figures and the results, we cannot do everything and I cannot intervene in a specific case or route to satisfy one person, however awful their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no change in the policy in relation to use of blue lights and sirens on Coast Guard vehicles. Under SI 694 and 695 of 2011, Coast Guard vehicles can be fitted with blue lights and warning devices. Arising from a safety review internally, the Coast Guard issued a clarification to its volunteers in relation to how these blue lights and warning devices (sirens) should be used on public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The Directive in question, which is commonly referred to as the Cross Border Exchange Directive, relates to sharing of vehicle registration information between EU Member States in order to address certain road traffic offences. I transposed the necessary legislation into national law in 2017. The required technical measures to link into the EU-wide system were also put in place by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Based on the number of vehicles (5,770) under current taxation in CO2Band F at the end of February 2019, the estimated additional revenue from the increase proposed would be €923,200 in a full year, based on the annual rate of motor tax.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1059, 1061, 1062, 1074, 1136 and 1137 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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure including the purchase of rail fleet. In light...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the IMMAC (Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract) provides the funding framework for the maintenance and renewal of our railway infrastructure and is a requirement under both EU and Irish legislation. It is a contractual agreement between the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Iarnród Éireann, in its designated role as Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (26 Mar 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 development and implementation of public transport including the heavy rail enhancement programme which, as the Deputy is aware, comprises funding through the NTA to Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (26 Mar 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 to secure or provide cycling infrastructure in relation to cycling facilities and schemes to promote cycling. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the Pearse Station re-roofing project which has already commenced. In light of the NTA's responsibility in the project referred to by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Mar 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, including ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: An Irish driving licence is an EU driving licence and the UK has indicated it will continue to recognise EU driving licences. In a no-deal scenario, drivers of vehicles from Northern Ireland and the UK will be required when entering Ireland to carry with them as proof of insurance a green card and vice versa unless the UK is granted an exemption by the EU Commission. Unless the Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing)(Amendment) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 385 of 1992) provide for the making of refunds of motor tax in certain limited circumstances, including where the owner of a vehicle has ceased, because of illness, injury or other physical disability to use a vehicle. However, the Regulations also provide that the vehicle licence (motor tax disc) must be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure, including development of the Leap Card. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of a new train station at Pelletstown/Ashington on the Maynooth rail line. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Staff (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: In line with the objectives of the National Cycle Policy Framework my Department works closely with local authorities in relation to relevant matters, particularly in relation to cycling promotional activities such as Bike Week. In that regard my Department works with designated officials in all 31 local authorities in co-ordinating activities and allocating funding to support the work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels funding for sport through the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Traffic (26 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1076, 1079, 1080 and 1082 together. I met with Dublin Port Company on the 20 March 2019 in relation to this issue. Dublin Port is currently undertaking major capital infrastructure development in its Alexander Basin to provide additional cargo handling capacity for our growing economy. In the last six years there has been a 36% growth in freight at...