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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Defibrillators on Transport Provision (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the Luas operator Transdev in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the Department of Health. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII 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: Motor Insurance (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Recommendation 28 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance concerns the establishment of a motor insurance database, known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) insurance database, to identify uninsured driving. Phase 1 relating to privately owned motor vehicles will provide insured and uninsured vehicle lists to An Garda Síochána based on vehicle licence plate number and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in association with South Dublin County Council, undertook and published a N4/N7 Corridor Study last year. This Study assessed future traffic patterns in this area and possible measures to address forecast travel demand. A Western Orbital Route is one of the possible measures examined. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: My priority in improving the efficiency and sustainability of transport in Dublin and relieving traffic congestion is to provide an attractive alternative for drivers using private cars as their primary mode of transport. This will be done through the delivery of increased public transport capacity, improved service quality, and a greater choice of public transport, as well as making it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I would like to explain that this section of the "old N4" is now classified as a regional road (the R148) and that 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. As regards funding, roadworks on regional and local roads are funded from each local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including light rail projects. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes. Noting the NTA's statutory responsibilities in relation to the provision of cycling facilities and schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation public transport and cycling infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations, including the management of public bike schemes. Noting the National Transport Authority's statutory responsibilities in relation to the provision of cycling infrastructure, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (18 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issued raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten days.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Moynihan for raising this important subject. It is a matter of life and death which makes it vital and very relevant. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding relating to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Could the Deputy provide me with detailed statistics on where the accidents have happened on that road, particularly fatalities and collisions? I will be delighted to pass them on. Obviously, the TII already has some details because it has identified one place at Castlemore and will be acting on that. If what the Deputy said is true, it is very worrying. If he can provide some additional...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank all those who took part in this Second Stage debate. I do not doubt for one moment that all of them are looking after the interests of their constituents and of the nation as they see them and that the contributions to this debate have been sincere. I do not agree with them all, but they have certainly been expressed in terms which are moderate and sensible and they have shown a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (13 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, construction 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (13 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. My Department has recently received 2019 Safety Improvement Works applications for funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure  in the Greater Dublin Area, including the Royal Canal cycleway and walkway. Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: MCIB published reports are available on the their website @ . The MCIB is an independent body with its own funding provided for by the Oireachtas under Section 19 of the Act. The MCIB is independent of the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport in the performance of its functions.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand the Deputy is referring to a company which provides limousine services in Ireland and which in other countries provides a ridesharing service.  As you know, the NTA as Regulator of the small public service vehicle sector here has regulatory oversight of the limousine sector also, including the licensing of vehicles and drivers.  The current regulatory regime is in place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (13 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 regional and local road grant allocations, which are finalised following the...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."