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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (6 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 including the purchase of additional bus fleet.  Noting the NTA's responsibilities on the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 900 and 901 together. Further to my reply to Question No: 559 answered on Tuesday 23rd October 2018, officials from my Department have made further enquiries into the matter with Shannon Airport. It appears that, due to an administrative error, the aircraft with registration number N710CK was incorrectly recorded as N701CK. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 902 to 904, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (6 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. Furthermore, under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Local Area Hackney) Regulations 2013, the NTA is responsible for the granting and renewing of local area hackney licences. In order to support an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Brexit and its potential implications for Ireland are being managed on a whole-of-government basis. My Department is represented on all relevant cross-Departmental coordination structures, and an internal Departmental Committee on Brexit meets on a monthly basis to oversee the Department's analyses and planning as the negotiations progress. Contingency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (6 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 910 and 916 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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 911, 915 and 917 together. The maintenance and improvement of regional/local roads and bridges are the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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.  The initial selection...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As I have outlined in my Department's Statement of Strategy, my Department is committed to successfully managing the many day-to-day issues affecting our transport network while at the same time ensuring that we have a vision for the future. My Department's most up to date statement of strategy can be found at the following link Also as the Deputy is aware, the Government has committed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  Accordingly, I am very supportive of the work of the tourism agencies and the national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Data (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of my Department, discharges the State’s responsibility for Maritime Search & Rescue (SAR), counter pollution and salvage operations, maritime assistance and vessel traffic management information system (VTMIS) services and safety awareness.  A Service Level Agreement between the Department of Defence and the Irish Coast Guard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the deputy will be aware, consultants were appointed last year, in line with a commitment outlined in the National Aviation Policy, to conduct a high-level strategic capacity review of Ireland’s State airports. This Review was delivered to me at the end of August and provides a very helpful assessment which is both specific about short terms actions as well as identifying further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 921 to 924, inclusive, together. In line with our commitment under the National Development Plan, work is currently underway in my Department and its agencies to prepare for the transition away from purchasing diesel-only buses for urban PSO services after July 2019.  As I have previously indicated to the Deputy, comprehensive vehicle trials will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I have been advised by the daa that the longitudinal data requested was given to local residents on 31 October.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 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: Ministerial Correspondence (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes, I can confirm that the correspondence referred to has just recently been received, an acknowledgement has already issued and a full reply will issue very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (6 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 cycling and walking infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 931 and 932 together. 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 BusConnects.  Noting the NTA's responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (6 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...