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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Airport Security (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 607 and 609 together. The only authorised officers at Dublin Airport are the airport police and members of An Garda Síochána, who are designated as such under Section 48 of the Air Transport Navigation Act, 1998. The Deputy will appreciate that information in relation to the number of An Garda or airport police serving at Dublin Airport as she...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Officials of my Department are appointed to the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) in compliance with the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000. Section 9 (1) of the Act defines the composition of the Board of the MCIB. It comprises three persons appointed by me, the Chief Surveyor and the Secretary-General of my Department or his nominee. Subject to...

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

Shane Ross: The enforcement of cabotage regulations is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. This question has been forwarded to the RSA for their direct attention and reply. An Garda Síochána is under the authority of the Minister for Justice and Equality.

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

Shane Ross: The Road Safety 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 delivery of these functions and to monitor the agency's performance on an consistent and ongoing basis. This framework was drawn up in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Code of...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann and I have forwarded 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: Transport Infrastructure 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the installation of bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 616, 617, 619 to 621, inclusive, 623 and 635 together. 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...

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

Shane Ross: The allocation for Greenways for the years 2019 to 2021 is €52.3m. €13.3m has been allocated for 2019. A funding call for Greenways under the recently published Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways closed on November 30th 2018 and my officials are currently examining the applications. I expect to be in a position to allocate funding to the...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622, 624, 625, 627, 629, 636 and 637 together. 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. ...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 626, 630 and 632 to 634, inclusive, together. 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. With...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (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. With regard to implications arising from the National Children’s Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (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. With regard to implications arising from the National Children’s Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (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: Public Transport Fares (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 ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

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: Public Transport Fares (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The proposal for free InterRail across the EU referred to by the Deputy is a European Commission initiative, which was launched following a proposal from the European Parliament. I understand that just over 14,500 free travel passes have been allocated to 18-year-olds from across the European Union for travel in 2019. The passes were allocated by means of an online competition and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (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 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: Ministerial Meetings (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I met with Dalton Philips, CEO of daa, on Friday, 23 November 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for daa to present to me the company’s plans for the short to medium-term development of Dublin Airport. I am scheduled to meet the CEO again next Thursday, 14 February 2019, when I attend the sod-turning ceremony for the new North Runway at Dublin Airport.