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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (26 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: There are two aspects to this Question, that of driving on a visitor basis and that of licence exchange. In relation to driving in Ireland on a UK licence, under the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, people who hold a UK driving licence will be able to drive in this jurisdiction for up to a year at a time on a visitor basis. Contrary to some reports, they will not need to acquire...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Sep 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 (TII) in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: First of all, I would like to clarify what is evidently a misunderstanding of the situation. While there is an error in the legislation, it is not that suggested in the question. Drivers who fail an impairment test will be arrested under section 4 or section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2010. These sections deal respectively with intoxication offences related to driving and being in charge...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I launched the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways last July and there is currently an open funding call for Greenways projects which closes on 30th November 2018. Applications must be made by the appropriate Local Authority or State Agency. €53m in funding has been allocated under the NDP for Greenways for 2019 to 2021. Following an assessment of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Mid-Year Expenditure Report (MYER) set out the starting baseline in relation to the gross voted expenditure for 2019. As outlined in the MYER, the technical pre-Budget position for current expenditure is the current expenditure allocation for this year set out in REV. This pre-Budget position will be adjusted to reflect the allocation to the Department of a central provision in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 421 together. I would like to advise the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the importance of investing in a safe cycling infrastructure not just to ensure the safety of cyclists, but also to help alleviate congestion, lower emissions and improve the overall health of those who chose to cycle. Improvements to our cycling infrastructure will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in County Donegal is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council, 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (25 Sep 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: Public Service Obligation Levy (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Since 2010, Public Service Obligation, PSO, subvention is no longer paid by my Department to transport operators. The award and subvention of PSO contracts now falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority, NTA, which has direct responsibility for this area along with the routes covered. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is 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 a local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works, including traffic surveys, is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (25 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: In 2017 my Department received €1,810 million in total funding according to the Revised Estimates Volume as published. €1,442 million came from the Exchequer and €367.95 million came from appropriations-in-aid. Within the appropriations-in-aid €345.5 million was received from the local government fund. Since my Department took over motor tax policy, the...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I am happy to be back in the Seanad for today's debate, and I look forward to hearing Senators' thoughts on the range of projects to be rolled out in the transport, tourism and sporting sectors over the lifetime of the national development plan, NDP, which forms part of project Ireland 2040. In June of this year, I launched "Linking People and Places", which is the name given to the...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I think the word the Senator is looking for is "captured".

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to respond to what has been a very useful and constructive debate. I thank the Senators for the mature, sensible and constructive way in which they addressed this issue. Everyone knows there are serious difficulties in the public transport sector. Traffic congestion is a major problem that has to be addressed. In some ways, it is worse than we...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: A cost-benefit analysis was done.

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I do not want to engage with the Senator about what was proper and what was not proper but a cost-benefit analysis was done. If the Senator goes to the MetroLink website, he will find a cost-benefit analysis. A preliminary business case analysis will be done shortly, which will be published on www.metrolink.ie. A final business case will be presented for Government approval before...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Are there five more? I am very sorry. I will try to get through them. That is fair enough.

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I am very sorry.

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Of course. I did not realise I was-----

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: -----running out of time. Senator Feighan acknowledged the €53 million for greenways. I cannot comment on the case he made for the greenway he proposes but he has made a very fine case, and no doubt those who are adjudicating on the matter will take it into account. He talked about Roscommon and its difficulties. Ireland's Hidden Heartlands will promote areas such as Roscommon,...