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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (15 Jan 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.

Promoting Cycling: Motion [Private Members] (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: That is fair enough.

Promoting Cycling: Motion [Private Members] (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“welcomes: — the growing popularity of cycling as a means of transport, particularly in Ireland’s urban and suburban areas, as evidenced by recent census figures; — the ambition of the Government to deliver strategic cycle networks in our major...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Feighan for raising this very important matter. I must first emphasise that as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning, construction and improvement of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Rail Services (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for raising this problem which is one I am familiar with in my own constituency and a lot of other areas. Transport is crowded in certain areas. In some ways, it is a problem we should welcome in that it means there are far more people going to work and there is greater demand for public transport. However, I agree that there are difficulties about capacity and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Rail Services (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Those are all operational matters. I will refer them to the NTA.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 478 and 484 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has regulatory oversight of the small public service vehicle sector, including the licensing of vehicles and drivers. My view is that the regulation of ridesharing services should be determined in the context of consumer protection and helping to ensure personal safety. My Department continues to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Insurance companies are regulated by the Central Bank, and neither my Department nor I have any role in the matters which the Deputy is raising. I understand that my colleague the Minister for Finance, within whose remit the Central Bank fall, answered a question on this matter recently - Question No. 48 of 25 October 2018 - and I would advise the Deputy to direct any further requests for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of wheelchair accessible taxis and wheelchair accessible hackneys, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Information on all external expenditure is published on my Department's website and can be found at the following link: The information is published on a six monthly basis. The second part of 2018 (July to December) will be published early in 2019. Just to note my Department has no expenditure on social media including Facebook and Twitter

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Data (19 Dec 2018)

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 maintenance, improvement 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions ofthe PublicTransport Regulation Act 2009. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Training (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In addition, the NTA has statutory responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (19 Dec 2018)

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, maintenance and improvement 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The Athy Southern Distributor Road is among the road improvement projects included in the National Development Plan 2018-2027. Implementation of the scheme is the responsibility of Kildare County Council. Sections 13(1) and 13(3) of the Transport Act 1950 and section 11 of the Transport Act 1964 provide Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) with the statutory power to acquire,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). As the Deputy is aware, the NTA is responsible for appointing taxi enforcement officers and issues relating to the working hours of these officers is a matter for the Authority. To be of assistance, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority 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. Details of the regional and local road grant allocations to local authorities are outlined in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As 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 Service Obligation Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Since 2010 my Department no longer pays subvention for public transport services paid directly to operators. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and, in accordance with the various contract...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (19 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: In relation to cycleways specifically, the NTA has statutory responsibility to secure or provide cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the Regional Cities of Galway, Limerick, Cork and Waterford. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days. As the Deputy...