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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (21 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As outlined in Action 20 of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027, my Department will work closely with relevant Government Departments, Local Authorities, sporting bodies and other stakeholders to agree a coherent national strategy for swimming. As part of this, we will review swimming pool provision to identify where gaps exist and how these can be met....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Nov 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. As the responsible road authority, it is a matter for Monaghan County Council to assess...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (21 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputies Heydon and Lawless for raising this matter. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect of public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. Deputies will understand that the operation of Bus Éireann services is a matter for the company, with oversight by the NTA. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann Services (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputies' representations may have made a difference as the NTA and Bus Éireann have decided to continue this service until Christmas, and for that I thank them. I presume the NTA's promise to carry out a review is also welcome. The Deputies will have plenty of opportunities to make representations before a decision is made. I will convey to the NTA and Bus Éireann what they...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: My apologies, I understood the House was returning to the first Topical Issue matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I note that the question does not refer to either National or Regional/Local roads.  The Traffic Signs Manual published by my Department, provides details of the traffic signs which may be used on roads in Ireland, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign may be used and rules for positioning them.  The procedures and rules however vary from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Nov 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 construction, improvement and maintenance 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: Air Accident Investigations (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The tragic accident involving Rescue 116 occurred in the early hours of 14 March 2017, at Blackrock, Co. Mayo. I would again avail of the opportunity to offer my condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of the four crew members who lost their lives: Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick, Capt. Mark Duffy, Winch Operator Paul Ormsby and Winchman Ciarán Smith. I am also acutely aware that Paul...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) was set up under the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”) to investigate and determine the cause of marine casualties and to publish reports of such investigations. Under Section 8 of the 2000 Act, the MCIB is independent of the Minister in the performance of its functions and, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the National Maritime SAR Framework which is legally underpined by various international and national legal obligations in relation to safety at sea, the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is responsible for carrying out search and rescue (SAR) in the context of an aircraft accident in a marine zone within the Irish Search and Rescue Region. The location of the accident is determined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Following discussions with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and with my colleague Minister Ciaran Cannon, Minister for the Diaspora, I decided that drivers with full licences from non-Exchange countries should be offered a reduced Essential Driver Training programme of only 6 lessons.  I am happy to say I have now signed into law the necessary regulations.  As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The 2013 National Ports Policy designated Rosslare Europort as a Port of National Significance (Tier 2). Ports of National Significance (Tier 2) ports are responsible for at  least 2.5% of overall tonnage through Irish ports, have the potential to handle higher volumes of unitised traffic and have existing transport links to serve a wider, national marketplace beyond their immediate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coastal Erosion (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I am advised that Iarnród Éireann monitors the coast line erosion rates at key points along the railway on an on-going basis and engage with relevant local authorities on the issue. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for a more detailed, direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  Issues relating to infrastructure, such as the bridge referred to by the Deputy, are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The position remains as previously outlined to the Deputy in response to Questions No. 532 of 23 January 2018, and Nos. 1090 and 1091 of 7 September 2018: "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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Pension Fund Data (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.  Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Cycling Facilities Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, over the period 2018 to 2021 I have secured significantly improved funding allocations which will benefit both cycling and walking. These improved allocations over the 2018 to 2021 period include: - €110 million specifically dedicated to cycling and walking infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable...