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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two decades. Addressing urban congestion on both the strategic road network and locally in certain locations is an important theme in the Strategy....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,  I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure including the Leap Card Scheme. The NTA recently marked the sale of the 3 millionth Leap...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forward the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Driving licences in Ireland were previously issued for a fixed period plus the unexpired period on their previously licence.  This was changed as of 31 May 2015, by the European Union (Licensing of Drivers) (Validity of Licences) Regulations 2015. The reason for the change was the requirement of certain fixed periods of validity to apply to categories...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,  I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations etc. in the State. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Business of Dáil (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: That is my fault. I did not realise that.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), as provided for under  S.I. No. 563/2015 - Irish Aviation Authority (Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets) Order, 2015. Under this Order, all drones weighing over 1 kilogram must be registered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The priorities in my Department in respect of road traffic legislation have been focused on the safe passage of both the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 and the Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018 through both houses of the Oireachtas. While the latter Bill has passed all stages, the Road Traffic (amendment) Bill 2017 remains in Report and Final In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Superannuation Schemes (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: It is the advice of the Attorney General that this matter should be defended. As it is sub judice, I am unable to comment any further on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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 (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, as amended, has improved the mechanisms in place for the cooperation and coordination of public transport. Under the legislation, the NTA is the body responsible for securing the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and for preparing a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (23 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware seven new 55m-long trams were ordered as part of the Luas Cross City project which opened last December. I am happy to state that six of these trams have now been delivered with five in regular service and one currently being commissioned prior to placing in service. The seventh and final tram of this batch is scheduled to be delivered to Sandyford...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Swimming Pool Programme (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for raising this topic, with which I have a great deal of sympathy. Swimming pools are an essential part of a child's education and upbringing. It would be every Minister's ambition to have a swimming pool in every populated area. That is not quite possible, but we are doing our very best to achieve it. The local authority swimming pool programme, which is...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Swimming Pool Programme (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I thought I had answered the Senator's question. It is somewhat unfair to state the fund has not progressed. It has because we have the results of the mid-term capital review which we did not have this time last year. In addition, as part of the Department's submission in the mid-term review of the capital plan, additional funding of €100 million has been allocated for a large-scale...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 and 507 together. Recommendation 28 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance concerns the establishment of a fully functioning motor insurance database, known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) insurance database, to identify uninsured driving. Phase 1, relating to privately owned motor vehicles, has commenced testing and will provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport.  My Vote provides capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC).  The current IMMAC covers the five-year period 2014-2018. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The rapid progression of technology in the area of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) through both traditional vehicle manufacturers and technology giants means that large scale production of such vehicles is likely to become a reality in the near future.  A full review of Government policies in areas such as transport, communications, data protection etc. is needed to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 and 484 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual roads, including traffic analysis, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Government recognises the unique role of tourism in regional and rural economic activity and aims to maximise the wide-ranging economic and social benefits of the sector by promoting Ireland as a tourist destination abroad, supporting enterprises and jobs and providing an attractive competitive overall offering for tourists.  Initiatives like the Regional...