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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (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 fares and ticketing. As the Deputy is aware passengers may still pay with cash and are advised...

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

Shane Ross: The Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, and is available from my Department's website. The TSM stipulates the traffic signs to be used on Irish roads, their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign should be used and the rules for positioning them. Work towards updating the Manual...

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

Shane Ross: My Department currently has two Lo-Call numbers which can be found on the Department's Website. Neither of these numbers are free to either landline or mobile users; the cost of mobile calls to the department are determined by the service provider not the department. My Department does not currently use 1800,1850 or 1890 numbers. My Department is currently investing in newer telephony...

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

Shane Ross: The management of the Tourist Information Office network is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1120 to 1123, inclusive, together. The Deputy's questions are a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the questions 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: Traffic Management (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has proposed the introduction of variable speed limits on our motorways, particularly the M50, in the interests of both safety and traffic management. My officials are currently examining this proposal with a view to identifying any legislative changes which may be needed, and if it transpires that primary legislation is indeed required, provision...

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

Shane Ross: The information the Deputy is requesting is available on the Road Safety Authority website at. This information is updated weekly.

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for public transport fares and 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: 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.  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 above...

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

Shane Ross: The reason for the ban on the use of the furthest right-hand lane on a motorway by vehicles that are subject to a maximum speed limit of 90 km/h is based on vehicle speed differentials and the consequent road safety considerations.  For example, the road speed for cars on a motorway is a maximum of 120 km/h whereas the maximum speed a heavy good vehicle (“HGV”) may travel...

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

Shane Ross: The City Centre Resignalling Project is part of the DART Expansion Programme which, as the Deputy is aware, is a series of interlinked projects that also have benefits as stand-alone projects.  The City Centre Re-signalling project is expected to be completed in 2019 and will allow for an increase in the number of trains travelling through the city centre.  This will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (7 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I currently do not have any plans to expand the current criteria for eligibility for the Disabled Person’s Parking Permit to cover children or adults with autism, or other hidden disabilities. At present, the permit is available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered...

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.  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 above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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.  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.  With regard to reporting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (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.  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 above...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1135 and 1136 together. As the Deputy is aware, both the Programme for a Partnership Government and the recently-published National Development Plan commit to an independent review of the costings for a proposal to extend the existing Western Rail Corridor (WRC).  My Department has been developing...

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

Shane Ross: The driving test service is run by the Road Safety Authority and my Department has no input into the scheduling of appointments. The Authority provides a facility where driving test cancellations are made available to applicants who may need an urgent appointment. An applicant should contact the Authority directly and request that they be placed on the cancellation list....

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1138 and 1139 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the light rail network. The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the...

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

Shane Ross: My Department is working to implement the provisions of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 at the earliest possible date.  The Deputy will appreciate that a certain amount of preparatory work is necessary, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána in particular, before the new provisions can be commenced.  As the Deputy will also appreciate, after the unconscionable...

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.  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 above...