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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Since the Government decision in January this year to designate Fingal County Council as the Competent Authority for EU Regulation 598/2014, my Department, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, has been drafting primary legislation.  That work, which I am advised has been very detailed and technical in nature, is primarily focusing on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Staff (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Contractual matters such as those the Deputy refers to are a matter in the first instance between the individual and the directors of the company concerned. I am not however aware of any such recent renewal as referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (24 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: Military Aircraft Landings (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The review of the 1973 Order seeks to identify the options available for updating various aspects of the Order. It is examining the Statutory Instrument primarily from an administrative and legal perspective. There is no proposal to change the long-standing Government policy of permitting civil aircraft used by the defence forces of various nations to transit through Irish airspace and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: In 2016, the NTA published its 2016-2035 Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), which provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin 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. Investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that the difficulties in question relate to landing facilities for boats on Inishmurray Island, following concerns conveyed by my Department relating to safety during embarkation and disembarkation at the island. However, neither my Department nor its agencies have any role or responsibility with regard to the provision of such facilities or any related remedial works. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: I expect to be in a position to publish the National Greenways Strategy before the end of Q2 2018. The Strategy will provide a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways ensuring the best possible return for State investment. Furthermore, the Strategy will determine the type of project that will be funded over the coming decade by my Department and will set out guidance and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) as a Port of Regional Significance is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLR Co Co). The transfer process has been on-going for a number of years and is moving towards finalisation. A due diligence has been undertaken and a risk assessment has been completed and presented to a special meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports as it is not a state-alone commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts, but is instead operated as a division of Iarnród Éireann. The status of the port, and whether its current status potentially inhibits its development, was most recently considered in a strategic review, commissioned...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: While the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has overall responsibility for EU Cohesion Policy and the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds, it should be noted that this Fund is directed towards Member States whose Gross National Income (GNI) per inhabitant is less than 90% of the EU average. For the 2014-2020 period, the countries that qualify for the Cohesion Fund are:...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The LUAS attracts very high levels of passenger demand, and growth in numbers since the extension of the Green Line came into service has been very high: 28% increase on the Green Line and 5% increase on the Red Line. Following on from the opening of the LUAS Cross City in December 2017, I held a meeting on 15 March with all key Agencies who have a part to play in delivering LUAS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, following on from a commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government and as further committed to in the latter part of 2017, work is underway in the Department on reviewing public transport policy “to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy”. As part of this review, I as Minister am committed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company (DLHC) as a Port of Regional Significance is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 to transfer to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. At the special meeting of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on 6 March 2018, the Chief Executive presented the risk assessment report on Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to the Council. The Chief Executive concluded,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy while the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy. In January 2018, Minister Griffin launched the "Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way" joint Tourism Ireland Failte Ireland marketing initiative, specially designed to boost tourist numbers from Britain to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of theTaxi Regulation Act 2013. As the Deputy refers, section 15 of this Act provides that an SPSV licence may continue to be operated by a person who was nominated by the licence holder in advance of his or her death. While I have no plans to amend...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: Since becoming a Minister, I have been particularly struck by the personal experiences related to me in my meetings with people with disabilities who use public transport. As a result of wide consultation with members of the disability community and with disability bodies striving to make an impact, I have decided that the State-owned public transport companies under the auspices of my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: In January of this year, I made a recommendation to Government that Fingal County Council be appointed as Competent Authority for the purpose of Regulation 589/14. The Government approved that recommendation. As advised in response to Parliamentary Question No. 243 of 28 March 2018, EU Regulation 598/2014 only applies to airports with more than 50,000 civil aircraft movements per...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Apr 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of projects...