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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Oct 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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035' proposes implementation of the overall DART Expansion Programme which, as the Deputy is aware and as outlined in the National Development Plan (NDP), is a series of projects that will create a full metropolitan area DART network for Dublin with all of the lines linked and connected. The NDP investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (16 Oct 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.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I cannot understand how the division of time has gone so extraordinarily wrong but I suppose these things happen.

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I agree. I welcome this budget. I am happy that my Department will spend €2.3 billion in 2019, which is an increase of 17%. The Government projects which were recently announced will go full speed ahead in all three areas. These include BusConnects, the metro, tourism and sporting projects to which we committed much capital in the past. Responses to announcements in my...

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

Shane Ross: As I previously informed the Deputy, I made a submission, on behalf of my constituents, regarding the BusConnects proposals relating to the network redesign during the period of public consultation which closed on the 28th September. A copy of that submission  is available to view on my personal website at I understand the consultation period elicited a large number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including bridges) 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  Applications for funding under the Department's Bridge...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (11 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, US Preclearance is carried out by officers of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Dublin and Shannon Airports under the terms of an international agreement between the two states, namely the US Ireland Preclearance Agreement, and in accordance with the Aviation Preclearance Act 2009.  The preclearance facilities that are operated at Dublin and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, over the period 2018 to 2021, we will invest €110 million specifically for Cycling/Walking investment in our major cities, together with €135 million for Sustainable Urban Transport, a programme which encompasses a range of initiatives to improve urban transport including for cyclists and pedestrians. Alongside this, our considerable planned investment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Transdev 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: Public Transport (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Transdev 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: Public Transport (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport transport companies in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. While the vast majority of public transport passenger journeys occur without incident, I am concerned to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216, 217 and 219 to 221, 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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the BusConnects programme. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (10 Oct 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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus fleet for Dublin Bus. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (10 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Shannon Airport Authority holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Shannon Airport. The use of a specific piece of equipment at airports in Ireland is an operational matter for the airports themselves. I understand that Shannon Airport Authority has previously been contacted on this matter and I can confirm that that remains the most appropriate channel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (9 Oct 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 responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the BusConnects project. Noting their responsibility with regards to this matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As stated in the National Development Plan (NDP), the relevant local authorities, in partnership with both the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are currently finalising a Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. The Strategy will include proposals for a revised bus system for Cork and enhancements to the commuter rail service in Cork including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (9 Oct 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 responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including rail capacity enhancement projects as part of the DART Expansion Programme. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Constitution of daa provides that the quorum for the transaction of business by the Board is two directors.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: This is not an anomaly, and it does not date to 2016. Legislative provision requiring production of a driving licence in court for certain road traffic offences was introduced in 2002. This was done because the Road Traffic Act 2002 introduced penalty points for the first time, and that Act therefore required production of a driving licence in cases which could involve the incurring of...