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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, Project Ireland 2040 states that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing network so that it continues to provide a safe and reliable infrastructure that enables the provision of quality rail services for passengers across the country. The funding I have secured under Project Ireland 2040means that...

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

Shane Ross: Because of the major cutbacks in funding for regional and local roads during the recession, the Strategic Grant Programme relating to significant regional and local road improvement projects was curtailed from 2013 until provision was made in the 2016 Capital Investment Plan to restart a modest programme. Schemes are being managed on a programme basis with phased implementation taking...

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

Shane Ross: The provision of extra buses to Swords Express is a matter for the company itself as it is a private operator holding a passenger licence under Section 7 of the Road Transport Act 1932. The other issues raised are also a matter for the company in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.Please advise my...

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

Shane Ross: As stated in previous replies to Parliamentary Questions, the purpose of the internal review is to examine the Statutory Instrument primarily from an administrative and legal perspective. There is no proposal to change the long-standing Government policy of permitting aircraft used by the defence forces of various nations to transit through Irish airspace and airports, subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts Data (19 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: If it is helpful to the Deputy, I will certainly pass those alternative solutions, including extending the short-hop zone and the feeder bus solution, to the NTA and see what is its view. I am sure it will respond to the Deputy. I understand his frustration at the long time this has taken. It happens a lot with car park developments. People want them overnight but they cannot be done that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: At that stage, it was hoped that the planning application would be submitted by the end of 2018. The Deputy is perfectly correct. However the deadline was not met due to preplanning discussions with the council. I hasten to add that there is nothing of substance behind this delay. The project will go ahead. Rather, these discussions highlighted issues around the zoning of the proposed...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Lawless for raising this issue. He is correct that I am well aware of the problems which he has outlined in the Sallins and Naas area, and on many of the routes which he represents so well and so often in this House. I have no doubt that both Deputy Lawless and I welcome the increased number of passengers availing of the improved train services along the Kildare line. The...

Air Service Agreement with Hong Kong: Motion (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves, under Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution, the terms of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Ireland, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 7th February, 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured significant improved funding allocations over the period 2018-2021 which will benefit both cyclists and walkers. These improved allocations over this period include: - €110 million specifically dedicated to cycling and walking infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable urban transport measures; - €750...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Employment Rights (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The success of the Single Aviation Market over the past 25 years clearly demonstrates that the innovative approaches that have been adopted by a number of EU airlines have led to significant growth in connectivity and reduction in air fares. It is vital that airlines are afforded the opportunity to employ different business and operational models, depending on the nature and scale of their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: An exemption for the carriage of munitions of war under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989, was sought and granted for this flight.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am not aware of plans to extend alternative routes for businesses in Cork and Kerry nor am I aware of any plans to prevent travel through the UK. However, given Ireland’s reliance on the UK as a landbridge for the transport of many of our exports and imports to and from continental markets, I am very concerned that in the context of Brexit this route may face congestion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Dublin and Rosslare ports handle almost all of Ireland’s Roll-on / Roll-Off (“RoRo”) traffic destined for the UK market or using the UK landbridge. As such these ports, and shipping services from these ports, will remain of crucial importance to Ireland in the event of a hard Brexit. My Department has examined the maritime capacity for direct sailings between...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 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 and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Green Public Transport Fund was established by my Department in 2017 to support the uptake of low carbon, energy efficient technologies within the public transport sector. The fund was envisaged to support the piloting and uptake of energy-efficient and alternatively fuelled technologies for Public Service Obligation (PSO) operations within the bus fleet and small public service vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Fund Data (14 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (14 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure , including procurement of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...