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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which now operates under the Local Link brand. As the Deputy will be aware, following my engagement with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 440 and 441 together. 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 expansion of public bike schemes.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 442 and 455 to 459, inclusive, 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Vehicles such as electric scooters fall within the legal definition of a mechanically propelled vehicle.  As such, they are required to comply with road traffic law and with the rules of the road. However, I have asked my officials to engage with the various key stakeholders in order to examine whether the current legislation, which dates back to 1961, is still...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the Iarnród 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: Road Traffic Legislation (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: For the purposes of enforcing road traffic legislative requirements, there is already provision in the Road Traffic Acts for the use of cameras as an aid to such enforcement.  Under section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, electronic apparatus, including cameras, may be used to provide evidence in relation to offences under a number of the provisions of the Road Traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is likely aware that consideration of fares and ticketing systems forms an integral part of the BusConnects programme as provided for in the National Development Plan and which is being implemented by the National Transport Authority (NTA), in  line with their statutory functions. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded the Deputy's query...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: While all new trains and new train stations are accessible from the design stage, many of the older stations on the rail network date from the 19thcentury and were not accessible for people with disabilities. Under the Accessibility Retro-fit programme, these stations are progressively being made accessible. As part of this work, I provided additional funding in September of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (11 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 including the provision of wheelchair accessible bus stops.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of bus related infrastructure in the State, including the Bus Connects initiative. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I have met individually with my UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling on Brexit matters on three occasions over the past 20 months. I met the Secretary of State at my request in London on 26 May 2017 to discuss the transport implications of Brexit. I met him, again at my request, on the margins of Transport Council in Brussels on 5 December 2017, and most...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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: Driver Licence Data (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The requirement to surrender a driver licence is the result of two different scenarios, one is following a disqualification arising from a conviction in Court and the other is on the accumulation of 12 penalty points (7 penalty points in the case of a learner or novice driver). The number of licences that were actually surrendered in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has two offices located in Dublin city, both of which have car parking spaces allocated to staff.  My Department's main office, which is in Leeson Lane, Dublin 2 has 31 car parking spaces allocated to staff and my other Department's office, which is in Clare Street, Dublin 2 has 7 car parking spaces allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463 and 465 together. As at 30th November 2018, the ratio of males to females employed in my Department is 301:256. In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not have a reply from the agencies within ten working days please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Below are details of staff in my Department by gender and by grade as at 30th November 2018. Grade Male Female Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary 3 3 Principal Officer 14 7 Assistant Principal 27 36 Administrative Officer 10 14  Higher Executive Officer 45 44 Executive Officer 42 57  Clerical Officer 39  86  Service Officers / Attendants / Store Keeper 9...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: At the recent launch of its 2019 marketing strategy and plans, Tourism Ireland set out its targets for 2019. Next year, it aims to grow overseas tourism revenue by +6% to €6.5 billion for the island of Ireland and to grow visitor numbers to 11.67 million (+4%). 2019 will undoubtedly present some challenges – not least the continued uncertainty around Brexit, which may...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Dec 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 to 470, inclusive, together. I have no role in relation to the setting of standards for wheelchairs and I refer the Deputy to my colleague, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, who has oversight of the National Standards Authority of Ireland. An Garda Síochána is the body that has responsibility for the inspection of...