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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter referred to by the Deputy is an issue coming under the remit of the transport operator, in this case Bus Éireann. I have therefore forwarded your question to Bus Éireann 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: Dublin Bus Fleet (7 Sep 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development of a single brand to be used by all public transport operators providing services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dormant Accounts Fund (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The legislation governing Dormant Accounts requires that funds from that source may only be used to fund programmes or projects which would assist:  - the personal and social development of persons who are economically or socially disadvantaged; - the educational development of persons who are educationally disadvantaged; or - persons with a disability. In order to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1074 and 1104 together. As the Deputies are aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA), working with other relevant State bodies such as in this instance Iarnród Éireann, is responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of the public transport infrastructure priorities in the GDA. This includes the electrification of the Maynooth line,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County or City Council, 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 to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware and as outlined in my reply last February, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area.  Iarnród Éireann receive Exchequer funding via the NTA in relation to the provision of car parking at train stations on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Irish Rail, 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: Departmental Expenditure (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The cost for contracting out secure printing in my Department is contained in the table below, Year Tax Discs VRCs Licensing Paper 2016 €440,001.84 €164,702.92 7933.5 2017 €411,782.16 €37,198.33 2238.6 To date in 2018 €183,027.21 €111,279.54 5399.7

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The MCIB was set up under the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000 to investigate marine casualties and publish reports of such investigations. Under Section 8 of the Act, the MCIB is established as being independent of the Minister in the performance of its functions, and in general is independent of any other person or body whose interest could conflict with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of all driving instructors (ADIs), as approved by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), can be found on the RSA website at .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. I have therefore 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: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Marine Casualty Investigation Board was set up under the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000 to investigate marine casualties and publish reports of such investigations. Under Section 8 of the Act, the MCIB is established as being independent of the Minister in the performance of its functions and, in general, is independent of any other person or body whose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As previously indicated in my reply to Dail Question No. 200 dated 14 June 2018, the aircraft in question, while over international waters, was diverted to Shannon Airport due to technical issues. I understand that the event was reported as occurring at the boundary of the Shannon and Shanwick Upper Flight Information Regions (UIR). The location is within Irish controlled...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1085 and 1086 together. Shannon Airport Authority has confirmed that the aircraft in question transitted through Shannon Airport as a technical stop for aviation fuel on a number of ocassions during July 2018. I understand that the Airport Authority has no information of there being either munitions or dangerous goods on board...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (7 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.  However, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The number of fatalities on the N81 from 2011 to 2018 is set out in the table. Number of fatalities by year which happened on the N81 Year Fatalities 2011 3 2012 0 2013 3 2014 1 2015 2 2016* 1 2017* 1 2018* 0 Total 11 *provisional and subject to change. Correct up to 10/08/2018 It should also be noted that on the N81, of the eight fatalities that happened between 2013 and 2018,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. I have therefore 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: Roads Maintenance Funding (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1090 and 1091 together. The position remains as previously outlined to the Deputy in response to PQ3260/18: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 local authorities' own...