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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development of BusConnects. As the Deputy is aware, extensive public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his previous question Priority Question No. 53 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (12 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 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 Test Waiting Lists (12 Feb 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: Road Projects Data (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Government is committed to delivering Project Ireland 2040 within the overall multi-year resource envelope that has been set out. For 2019, the capital allocation has increased by €1,325 million or just over 22% above the 2018 allocation as stated in the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2019. The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (12 Feb 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: Road Network (12 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, maintenance 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (12 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 cycling infrastructure. The allocation of funding in respect of individual projects is managed by the NTA in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure and services in the regional cities, including Cork. The Deputy may be aware that the draft Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy is currently being finalised by Cork City Council and Cork County Council, in partnership with the NTA. The strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is not appropriate to answer the Deputy's question due to data protection laws. The person concerned may contact the Road Safety Authority directly to enquire about the status for their driving licence.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 593 and 594 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, both bus and rail, in the Greater Dublin Area. In light of the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 595 and 596 together. The collection and dissemination of official statistical information, including information relating to tourist numbers and expenditure, is a matter for the Central Statistics Office. The CSO does not publish tourism performance figures for individual counties. However, I understand that Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The 2013 EU TEN-T Regulation states that a review of the TEN-T network is to take place no later than the end of 2023. I refer the Deputy to my recent response to this question provided on 22 January 2019, in which I stated that my Department will make a submission to the European Commission calling for an early review of the TEN-T Network, taking into account our National Development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Data (12 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 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 (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts but is instead operated on commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann. Technically, the port forms part of the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company, which is a 19th-century joint-venture company, consisting today of Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department is aware of the views of the organisation referred to by the Deputy. Following recent meetings at which this matter was raised, my Department committed to liaising with both Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority and reverting directly to the organisation on the matter. In line with that commitment, my Department will revert to the organisation in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Feb 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: Road Projects (12 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 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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Data (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I have appointed two advisers, a Special Adviser and Press Adviser, since I took up office. Both advisers are remunerated on the Principal Officer standard pay scale (PPC) in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines on the appointment of Ministerial advisers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (12 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 issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the public transport operator, Irish Rail. I have therefore forwarded her question to Irish Rail for direct reply to her. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.