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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (1 May 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: Bus Éireann Fleet (1 May 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: National Transport Authority (1 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The NTA's "Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035" provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades. The measures proposed in the strategy are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region and also will be subject to a number of influencing factors...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I think the Deputy has raised this question about the south-eastern line before, and I think he got a response. It is significantly constrained south of Bray as it is a single-track line with limited passing capacity. This reduces the competitiveness of rail against travel by road. In addition, Wexford is currently well served by commercial bus services provided by Wexford Bus and Bus...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: This is the whole point. We are not closing them, even if consultants say that they are not commercially viable. They are run for the benefit of the people who live in the areas, to which the Deputy referred.

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I am glad we have the opportunity to debate this in the House so I can expand on the reply which I gave in written form to Deputy Wallace. It is a bit of a straw man that he is putting up. He is saying that another consultant produced figures which would indicate there was a good case for closing this line. Let me say one thing. While we can argue this until the cows come home, including...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Test Centres (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and congratulate him on his persistence in pursuing the subject, in particular through highlighting it to Moyagh Murdock, who is more responsible for it than I, although I am happy to convey to her later in the week the sentiments expressed by the Senator and to support the case he has made. The provision of driving tests is the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The Navan Rail Link Project, part of the TEN-T comprehensive network, was originally included under the Transport 21 Initiative and was to be developed in two Phases.  Phase 1, which comprised the Dunboyne Rail Line project and involved the reopening of 7.5km of a railway line running off the Maynooth line, at Clonsilla, to the M3 interchange at Pace near Dunboyne, was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 211, inclusive, together. As outlined in previous responses to Parliamentary Questions, under the Programme for Partnership Government, the Government committed to applying to the European Union for the revision of the TEN-T Core Network, including in relation to the Western Arc. A submission is being prepared for the European Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: 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. The recently published National Development Plan (NDP), which was launched earlier this year by Government as part of Project Ireland 2040, also confirms...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (26 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (26 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is responsible for licensing the travel trade industry in Ireland. In accordance with the Transport (Tour Operators and Travel Agents) Act, 1982 the CAR issues licenses to travel agents and tour operators buying and selling overseas travel.    In addition, in accordance with the 1982 Act, the CAR is responsible for administering...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I move:That the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 4 to 21, inclusive, and amendment No. 28.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 3:In page 3, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following:“Amendment of Road Traffic Act 2016 1. The Road Traffic Act 2016 is amended by the repeal of section 39.”.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy used the words "nowhere to go".

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: He used the words "with nowhere to go"-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: -----which is a terrible insult to the Men's Sheds-----

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: He also fell into the unfortunate trap, as other speakers did, of saying everyone sympathises if someone loses a loved one and in nearly every case that was followed by the word "but". There is no "but" after someone loses a loved one.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: There is no "but". There is absolutely no "but" when someone loses a loved one. I thank Deputies Eamon Ryan and Harty for their support. I know it is not easy for them in the situation but it is sincerely given. To Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, I am irrevocably and totally and utterly opposed to his stance on this. I think it is utterly irresponsible for him to continually repeat "facts" like...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I appeal-----