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

Shane Ross: Firstly, I would highlight to the Deputy that battery technology in electric vehicles (EVs) has substantially developed over recent years. Models currently available in Ireland can achieve ranges of up to 400km on a single charge. As battery technology continues to improve, it can be assumed that in time all consumers, including those based in very isolated rural areas, will be able to...

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 and management 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: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648, 649 and 653 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 651 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of bus stops and the Accessibility Retrofit...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 654 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area. Iarnród Éireann receive Exchequer funding via the NTA in relation to the provision of car parking at train stations on the heavy rail network in the GDA, including Sallins railway station. I have...

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

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the board and management of Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, last year Government launched Project Ireland 2040 which sets out both the planned spatial development and investment framework for the coming years. Within that framework, Government has committed to major investments in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the transport network. These investments reflect the needs which have been identified by my Department...

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

Shane Ross: As an island nation, Ireland is entirely dependent on maritime and aviation networks for trade, tourism and the movement of people. Safeguarding the continuing free flow of trade is a priority for my Department in preparing for Brexit. In this context, the National Development Plan sets out a range of Investments that will strongly support the continued development and improvement in...

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

Shane Ross: 2018 was another record-breaking year for tourism in Ireland and marked 8 years of consecutive growth in overseas visit numbers. In 2019 Tourism Ireland’s aim is to grow overseas tourism revenue by 6% while Fáilte Ireland will continue to develop Ireland’s tourism offering and provide enterprise supports to the industry. I have referred the Deputy's question to the tourism...

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. As I advised the Deputy in response to his identical Questions on 06 November, 2018 (ref no 45347/18) and 12 December, 2018 (ref no 52455/18) the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger...

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. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is a statutory body with responsibility for the delivery of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual roads is a matter for the relevant...

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

Shane Ross: I have met a number of my counterparts in relation to direct maritime connectivity to continental ports. I met my French counterpart, Minister Elisabeth Borne, on Brexit matters in Dublin on 23 November 2018. I highlighted the importance of transport connectivity and Ireland’s concerns in particular in relation to the continued use of the UK landbridge when the UK leaves the EU....

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

Shane Ross: My Department has assessed the maritime capacity for direct sailings between Ireland and continental EU ports as a potential alternative route for trade currently using the Landbridge. Based on consultations with the shipping sector and wider, the preliminary assessment is that sufficient capacity will be available on direct routes to continental ports from end March 2019. I briefed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (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 PSO bus fleet procurement. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for asking the question a second time. If I did not adequately respond the first time, I will repeat myself and add a little. I do not know the answer to Deputy Rock's question and nor does the Deputy as otherwise he would not be asking it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I put it to the Deputy that it is possible that the scheme is not being properly marketed, but it could also be inertia – I do not know. Deputy Rock started by saying the scheme was not working property and read from an article in The Irish Times. The Deputy seems to disregard that those operating the scheme have received no complaints. Is it not strange that the operators of a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Airport Development Projects (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is everybody's wish for Waterford airport to be a functioning, commercial and viable airport. That is our objective. We have to take many things into account when making a decision on this, including the long-term outlook, not just the short-term. We have to look at the Government's regional policy and decide on that basis whether investment is worthwhile or not. We also have to take...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Electric Vehicles (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I am glad the Deputy has acknowledged the great success of electric vehicles in general, even though he has specific, interesting criticisms about the way it is operating. To give some background on the issue for the benefit of the House, this scheme was developed through the low emission vehicle taskforce, an interdepartmental group which aims to accelerate the take-up of low-carbon...