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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (19 Feb 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 ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and my Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Feb 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 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 have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Feb 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 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 have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Officials from my Department met with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) earlier this month in order to discuss implications to this Department's budget of a necessary adjustment to the 2019 capital allocation, following over expenditure within the Department of Health and Children on the National Children's Hospital. While we protect our important investment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the cost of Phase 1a of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: In Ireland, since records began in 1959, the rate of annual deaths continued to rise until they peaked at 640 deaths in 1972. Last year, 2018, was the best year since records began with 150 road deaths recorded. The objective is to reduce road deaths to 124 by 2020 and ultimately to aim for zero deaths on our roads. So far this year, 2019 (as of 18th February) there were 23 road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will know, in early 2018, my Department procured the services of independent consultants, Ernst & Young (EY) to advise on the future options for Waterford Airport.  As part of this examination, EY considered a proposal submitted by the airport to extend its runway, which included a request for Exchequer support. In early October 2018, a copy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that I met with representatives from Irish Ferries on 2nd January 2019 where a number of issues were discussed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (19 Feb 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. The Strategy stated that based on current population and employment forecasts, the level of travel demand between Navan, Dunshaughlin and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The enforcement of tachograph and operator licensing regulations is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. This question has been forwarded to the RSA for their attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The enforcement of roadworthiness regulations is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. This question has been forwarded to the RSA for their attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As outlined in my previous reply to the Deputy on this issue (14 February 2019, PQ6734/19 Dáil question 613) the Road Safety Authority is not a regulatory agency in that it does not have powers to make regulations. The Authority's statutory functions are set out in the Road Safety Authority Act 2006. My Department has a thorough oversight framework in place to ensure the effective...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The TEN-T Regulations (EU) No 1315/2013 stipulate that a review of the TEN-T network will take place no later than by the end of 2023. My Department will be making a formal submission within the next 2 months to the European Commission calling for an early review of the TEN-T Network, taking into account our National Development Plan, our National Planning Framework, and the implications of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Rail Network (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I understand that the company wrote to the Deputy on 18th February in response to an earlier question. I have referred that part of the Deputy's question regarding the role of the National Transport Authority to the NTA 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: Public Transport Fares (19 Feb 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for reply. Please contact my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 Feb 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, construction and operation of individual national roads 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: Taxi Regulations (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the setting of age rules for these vehicles, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the particular role of the Authority in these matters, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 to 572, inclusive, together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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. Details of the regional and local...