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

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I appreciate its importance to the south east, and to all the public representatives and people there. I appreciate the energy Waterford Airport could inject into that region if it was a working and successful project. Before I update the House, I think it might be useful to provide some background information on the issue. Many Deputies here...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I and my Department have kept in close contact with road haulage industry throughout the Brexit negotiations and will continue to do so. I met the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI) on Tuesday 29 January last. The Government's priority remains the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement, which would maintain current arrangements in road haulage, including cross border...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 221 together. As the Deputy is aware, congestion is a challenging issue and the responses required are multifaceted and will comprise short, medium and longer term actions. At a central Government level, I know we need to provide a sound policy framework and ensure the availability of appropriate funding to allow for an expansion of public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have had one official meeting, on 26 June 2017, with cycling groups (Cyclist.ie, Cycling Ireland, and, Mr Neil Fox Cycling Safety Advocate). However, I regularly meet representatives of cycling groups and campaigners in a more informal capacity to discuss current issues which affect cyclists nationally.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 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. My officials hold regular meetings with the NTA to discuss various issues relating to public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I attended a meeting with Departmental officials and TII on 14 May 2018 where the issue of M50 management measures was discussed. Prior to that date and since then, there has been regular and frequent contact between my officials and TII to progress this plan. As a result, legislative arrangements are under way within my Department to provide TII with the powers to manage and regulate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Since May 2016 I have met with Dublin Bus on four occasions, as follows:- 30 August 2016 16 September 2016 26 April 2018 9 August 2018 In addition to these meetings, I am of course briefed by officials on any relevant issues which arise during the course of normal administrative and corporate governance related contact between my Department and the company.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy has stated, my Department has been allocated €10.579m in capital funding for civil aviation in 2019. Of this amount, €10.4 million is available to fund capital grant schemes under the Regional Airports Programme (RAP). The remainder of the allocation covers IT and accommodation services for associated functions within the Department. Towards the end of last...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website. The Department publishes a "capital tracker", which sets out specific projects and programmes, project timelines, summary descriptions, and the capital allocation for each project and programme. The capital tracker can specifically be located at the web address set out below.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The bulk of capital expenditure under the Maritime Transport and Safety area relates to programme spend by the Irish Coast Guard, including provision for a building programme, IT upgrades, vehicle and boat fleet renewal, pollution equipment and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure. There is also provision for capital investment by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. A small...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Details (at subhead level) of the annual funding allocations to my Department for Tourism Services are available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As the Deputy notes, a total of €39,482,000 in capital funding has been allocated to the Tourism Services programme in 2019 under six different subheads. Most...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 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 BusConnects programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I share the Deputy's concern that all road users respect each other. Requirements in relation to Road Traffic Signs are set out in the Traffic Signs Manual, as published by my Department and which constitutes a Direction under Section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Regulatory Signs are also set out in relevant Statutory Instruments. As part of that and the introduction of the 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of vehicles within this sector, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. As the Deputy may be aware, in the case of the death of a licence holder, section 15 of the Act applies special provisions. In such circumstances, a SPSV...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) is the statutory responsibility of each County Council, 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Council. Where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together. Aviation security remains a priority area at national and EU level. It is under constant review and scrutiny in response to new intelligence on threats and risks. Ireland is obliged play its part in the international effort to make flying as secure and safe as possible. If we aspire to be a highly connected nation, we need to make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 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. 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: National Transport Authority Funding (7 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured 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 million...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (7 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 ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the City Centre Resignalling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (6 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Green Card is issued within the 48 countries covered by the Council of (Motor Insurance) Bureaux, and is a document whose production may be required to prove that insurance cover is in place for vehicles travelling between these countries, where alternative legislative provisions are not in place. All EU Member States are party to this system, but the EU does not require production of...