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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1045, 1047 to 1050, inclusive, and 1052 together. 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 statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: My Department requires all major investments in transport infrastructure and services to be appraised across a range of criteria under the sector specific guidelines set out in the Common Appraisal Framework for Transport Projects and Programmes (CAF - ). With respect to an objective on increasing accessibility and social inclusion, it is a requirement that the project appraisal set out and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for CIÉ, in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The estimated cost to the vote of my Department if the rate of employer PRSI was increased to 15.75% for the portion of salaries over €100,000 is €135,000. This is inclusive of the Agencies under my Department's remit which are exchequer funded.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport operators. The Authority and public transport operators continue to follow all public health guidelines issued by the Chief Medical Officer and the HSE in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The provision of vehicles for the public service obligation (PSO) fleets is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant operator - in this case Bus Éireann. In light of the above, I have forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issuance of Local Area Hackney licences and the operation of the Designated Local Area Hackney pilot scheme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: In light of the need to facilitate social distancing and the expected additional burdens on medical services from Covid-19, I have decided that the requirement for those over 70 (under certain circumstance) to provide a medical report shall be removed at this time. This means that from the 20 March until 31 July 2020, persons of 70 years of age or over can apply for, and renew, their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The issue of driver licences for applicants for international protection is currently under consideration in consultation with my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: 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 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 is a matter for decision by the local authority....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: I am taking it that the Deputy is referring to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS). As this matter is sub judiceI am unable to comment any further on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: 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 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 is a matter for decision by the local authority....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Protected Disclosures (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: The number of allegations received by my Department which invoked the Protected Disclures Act 2014 are set out in the table below. All allegations received are assessed and the appropriate action taken. The table indicates the total number of allegations received, the number of these which were found, following assessment, to be not relevant or not a protected disclosure, the number concluded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040committed to conducting an independent review toward evaluating a possible extension of the existing Western Rail Corridor northwards to Tuam (Phase 2) and/or Claremorris (Phase 3). Project Ireland 2040also states that if Government accepts a proposal to extend the route then that extension will be prioritised over the lifetime of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (13 May 2020)

Shane Ross: My Department does not have offices in the Longford or Westmeath areas.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: A commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project is included in the Fresh Start Agreement with a view to identifying options for its future development. A draft Outline Business Case relating to a Bridge at Narrow Water has been developed by the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure and is being reviewed in advance of consideration by new Ministers,...