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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Minister of State has covered all of that particularly well. I might move to Senator Feighan's questions. I am well aware and pay tribute to the fact that Senator Feighan has for a long time pursued objectives around all-Ireland sports and the Commonwealth Games. It is a worthy pursuit and one we should address in the context of the fact that Ireland is becoming more and more a global...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Vice Chairman.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Nov 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 electrification of lines under the DART Expansion Programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 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 planning, operation 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: Departmental Bodies Communications (14 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Bus Éireann. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA and Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive responses within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (14 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: A General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 was approved at Cabinet last week and is now available online. This General Scheme is expected to be taken for pre legislation scrutiny by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport shortly. My Department is engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to advance the drafting of the Bill with a view...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (14 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that the National Development Plan (NDP) 2018 to 2027 provides an indicative allocation of €2 billion toward the DART Expansion Programme. The NDP specifically states that the initial sequencing of investment will focus on delivery of non-tunnel elements of the Programme. These elements include - - electrification of the Northern Line to Drogheda - electrification...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (14 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable 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 Royal Canal cycleway and walkway. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (14 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: Departmental Correspondence (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to Dáil question 153 of 6th November 2018 on the same matter. I am happy to report that this matter is now resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As driver testing comes under the responsibility of 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. In the meantime I would direct the Deputy to the relevant section of the RSA website at , which lists both the average and longest waiting time for every test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has a primary role in relation to provision of policy and guidance on records management and  has the power to make regulations on these matters under the National Archives Act 1986. In relation to Ministerial meetings with business leaders, the Deputy will be aware that the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 places the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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: Bus Services (13 Nov 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 development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including the purchase of bus fleet. Noting their responsibility in relation to this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród 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: Taxi Regulations (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  The NTA is continuing with its efforts to increase the number of taxi, hackney and limousine (SPSV) drivers in Ireland. NTA reported at the end of October 2018 that there were 26,310 SPSV drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (13 Nov 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. I would further direct the Deputy to the relevant section of the RSA website at , which lists the average waiting times at every test centre in the country, including those in Ballina...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (13 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) along with all issues relating to individual contracts with transport operators including Go Ahead. As is normal, the allocations to transport operators are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (13 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 planning, design 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: Road Safety Authority (13 Nov 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 ten days.