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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: A multi-agency approach is being taken to alleviate congestion in Dublin city centre. The National Transport Authority (NTA), Dublin City Council (DCC) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with public transport operators, are progressing various measures to ensure efficient functioning of transport within the city centre. This includes a range of measures set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I would like to explain that 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. As regards funding, roadworks on regional and local roads are funded from each local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Arising...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jul 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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 GDA 2016-2035 includes a number of proposals to further develop the light rail network including a Luas Line to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rickshaw Regulation (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has been considering a range of options for regulating rickshaws from the perspectives of proportionality, public safety and enforcement as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits. Options considered include introducing a framework to regulate rickshaws up to introducing a full prohibition. As I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Co. Louth is the statutory responsibility of Louth 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 for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann report on the Rail Review was published in 2016. Since then, the NTA has held a public consultation on the Review. Over 300 submissions were received in response to that consultation process. A report of those submissions has been submitted to my Department by the NTA and I intend to bring the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. Accessibility features, such as wheelchair...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Ministerial Council (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The Fresh Start Agreement includes a commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). A number of possible options are being developed at present in consultation with stakeholders. There is no specific allocation of funding for Narrow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The funding structure for roads is as outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question 530. A copy of the relevant sections of my previous answer is outlined below for your convenience. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of the regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities for 2017 and the allocations for 2018 are outlined in the regional and local road grant booklets which are available in the Dáil Library. The total regional and local road allocation for 2018 is €416.8 million and the draw down of grant funding to date is almost €90 million.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of Exchequer support to the four regional airports under my Department's Regional Airports Programme in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018 are set out in the following table: Exchequer funding under Regional Airports Programme (Euro) Airport 2016 2017 2018 (to date) Donegal 807,909 667,874 326,700 Knock 2,933,419 3,199,355 2,300,781 Kerry 937,557 1,657,991 1,222,519...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: In line with National Ports Policy the State commercial port companies receive no State funding.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Castlebar Swimming Pool is in the 2000 round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme. In October 2015, Mayo County Council was given a formal allocation of €3.8 million for the replacement swimming pool. In addition, a Sports Capital Programme allocation of €3.9 million was approved for dry facilities. Construction commenced in 2016, is ongoing and is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: 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. I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if she does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the NTA and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if she does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: My officials are currently finalising the Strategy which will be published in the coming weeks. The Greenways to be funded under the Strategy will be determined after a competitive call for applications later in 2018 with a view to awarding funding to a number of projects for drawdown between 2019 and 2021. In regards to this, I was pleased...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 653 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure including bus fleet acquisition for Dublin Bus. In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 654 and 655 together. The Sports Capital Programme as operated by my Department provides funding to voluntary, sporting and community organisations for the provision of sports and recreational facilities. Details of all applications and allocations under the Sports Capital Programme for the years in question are shown on a county basis on my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Following the submission of draft regulations to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, a number of complex legal and drafting issues were identified. My Department is currently giving consideration to the legal advice received and is engaging with the Attorney General’s Office to discuss solutions, with a view to implementing Regulations that are legally robust as...