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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: One of the features of Dublin's future transport infrastructure that is proposed in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035' is implementation of the full DART Expansion Programme.  The DART Expansion Programme comprises several elements including: extensively extending electrification of the rail network around the...

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

Shane Ross: I aware of a mooted proposal with regard to the concept of a Shannon Greenway but no submission has been made to my Department.  I understand that this proposal is still very much in its infancy and that it's development would require collaboration with the relevant local authorities as well as Waterways Ireland and the Office of Public Works, in terms of...

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

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus services.  In this, it is subject to both national and EU legislation. It is incorrect to describe competitive tendering as privatisation as nothing is being...

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

Shane Ross: I understand that free public transport is available in some European cities and towns to encourage increased use of public transport, reduce congestion, attract people into cities for leisure purposes and for environmental reasons among others.   In Ireland this year, the Exchequer will provide almost €300m as subvention for public transport...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 91 together. The Greenways Strategy will provide a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways and will determine the type of project to be funded by my Department over the coming decade. This is a long term Strategy with the aim of increasing the number, length and regional spread of greenways across the country. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The safety and security of passengers and staff including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the Luas is a matter for the transport operator (Transdev) in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), who have contracted Transdev to operate Luas, for direct reply. ...

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

Shane Ross: Proposals to deliver an upgraded east-west route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. In relation to the national element as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The position remains as outlined in my response to the Deputy's questions on 24 April 2018 [17725/18]. My Department is continuing to progress the review with a view to it being concluded shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: In relation to funding, I have no doubt the Deputy welcomes the increases I have secured over the 2018 to 2021 period. The next four years will see over €110million allocated to develop cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. In addition, I have also secured funding of €135million over the same period for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Merger (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo) and the process is still ongoing. The Chief Executive of DLRCoCo undertook due diligence of the port company in preparation for transfer and presented her report to the Council on 9 January 2017.  As the report raised a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Data (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Both databases referred to come under the remit of Insurance Ireland and all access to these databases is a matter for Insurance Ireland. Section 5(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2014 enables the supply of data by my Department's National Vehicle and Driver (NVDF) to the insurance industry. Access is available to all vehicle insurers operating in the state who are registered with the Central...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail. Recently the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) launched a public consultation on the details in relation to the "Emerging Preferred Route" for the MetroLink Project, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: I was very happy to launch the Ireland's Hidden Heartlands Brand earlier this year and I believe that the area has great potential.  In this regard, the development of the concept and the operational development of the tourism brand experiences like Ireland's Hidden Heartlands is a matter for Fáilte Ireland, which operates under the aegis of my Department. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Jun 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Mergers Expenditure (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCoCo) and the process is still ongoing. The Chief Executive of DLRCoCo undertook due diligence of the port company in preparation for transfer and presented her report to the Council on 9 January 2017.  As the report raised a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail. Recently the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) launched a public consultation on the details in relation to the "Emerging Preferred Route" for the MetroLink Project, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 202 of 30 May 2018, it is proposed that a competitive tendering process will be undertaken in relation to the appointment of an external party  to carry out a Section 32 examination. My Department proposes to commence work on the tendering process shortly, and subject to a successful outcome to this I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport.  With the increased multi-annual capital funding that I secured as part of Budget 2018, €110 million is specifically allocated to developing "active travel" (i.e. cycling and walking) infrastructure in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail. Recently the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) launched a public consultation on the details in relation to the "Emerging Preferred Route" for the MetroLink Project, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including the provision of adequate capacity (e.g. terminal capacity) to meet current and future demand. The Deputy will also be aware that, in order to ensure  Dublin Airport, along with our other State airports at Cork and Shannon, are prepared for the longer...