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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: At the outset, I should clarify that my Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy and our tourism agencies (Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland) deal with the implementation of this policy. This is of course a concerning time for everyone involved in the tourism sector, including those who benefit from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1094 and 1095 together. The Government has put in place a range of measures to assist businesses during the current COVID-19 pandemic, including a waiver of commercial rates and the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme. Self-employed owner operators of SPSVs may also avail of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment of €350 a week. I recognise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority, as the regulatory body for the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, has published information for the SPSV industry which includes guidelines, based on the latest available public health advice, on how to keep vehicles clean to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This document is available on the NTA's website. I have also referred your question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The Department had published details of expenditure on all on external services (including consultancy) for the period 2013-2018 on its website.  Details of expenditure on external services (including consultancy) for 2019 is attached (see Professional Services) in the link below.  The OGP Public Procurement Guidelines (January 2019) ())set out best practice in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works is a matter for decision by the local authority....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 May 2020)

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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 May 2020)

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) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: National Transport Authority (13 May 2020)

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 development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 May 2020)

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) in conjunction with bus operators 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: My Department does not retain the records that would enable us to answer the query in relation to the periods specified in the question. Our Internet browsing systems within the Department do however categorise websites and block those which we have deemed to be inappropriate or not suitable within our work environment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding relating to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1029 and 1031 together. As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040committed to conducting an independent review toward evaluating a possible extension of the existing Western Rail Corridor northwards to Tuam (Phase 2) and/or Claremorris (Phase 3). Project Ireland 2040also states that if Government accepts a proposal to extend the route then that extension...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issuance of Local Area Hackney licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have forwarded this question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no response has been received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (13 May 2020)

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) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport including passenger numbers. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (13 May 2020)

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: Bus Éireann (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I and my Department have no role in the day-to-day operations of public transport services, or specialist type transport services such as the School Transport Scheme. The matter of School Transport is under the remit of the Department of Education and...