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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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.   In relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: From my replies to her previous questions on this matter, the Deputy will recall that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing operating network.  This objective is supported by the significantly enhanced funding now available to support that network, as evidenced by the approximate 23% increase in Exchequer funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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.  I announced the 2020 Regional and Local Road (RLR)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1022 and 1050 together. As the Deputy is aware, 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. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: Section 81 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides the statutory basis for the Local Improvements Scheme (LIS).  Under the Scheme, funding can be provided by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to local authorities for the construction and improvement of non-public roads (that is roads not taken in charge by local authorities) which meet the criteria set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: Under the National Aviation Policy a new collaborative industry/Government forum known as The National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF) was established. Under this structure an MRO and Related Enterprises sub-group was established and the group developed a series of recommended actions aimed at growing MRO capabilities and capacity in Ireland. On foot of the recommendations of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including drones. The safe operation of drones in Ireland is currently regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets Order 2015, S.I. 563 of 2015. The 2015 Order prohibits operating of a drone in a negligent or reckless manner so as to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (5 Mar 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.  I announced the 2020 Regional and Local Road (RLR) allocations earlier this year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissioners of Irish Lights (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm that the Commissioners of Irish Lights are responsible for the operation and maintenance of aids to navigation and lighthouses in Irish coastal waters.  This includes the lighthouse at Roche's Point, Co. Cork. I have consulted with the Commissioners of Irish Lights and they have advised that there are no works planned for Roches Point Lighthouse other than normal aids...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Mar 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the State.  Noting the NTA's responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has no staff employed in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not have a reply from the agencies within ten working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The offence of cycling on the footpath is not explicitly spelled out in law because it is important that members of An Garda Síochána be allowed a degree of discretion when it comes to allowing very young cyclists stay off the roads as a result of their age and heightened vulnerability. This discretion does not extend, however, to allowing all cyclists free...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (5 Mar 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the State. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tender Process (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1035 and 1036 together. The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to respond directly to the Deputy.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The location of sites for the carrying out of driving tests for articulated trucks 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: Road Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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.  As previously indicated the extent of the cutbacks in grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Toll Operators (5 Mar 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Therefore, matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1040 and 1071 together. As the Deputies are aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed 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 2040 also states that if Government accepts a proposal to extend the route...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: When an applicant has obtained a driving licence having presented some level of ID evidence of their married name, and then wishes get a licence in a different name, the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) needs to link the licence given in the married name to the maiden name. There is an onus on the NDLS to make this link before a renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1042 and 1043 together. The starting point for considering access to bus lanes is that they were created - at some expense to the public - to provide on-street priority for bus-based public transport. Their goal is to make bus transport faster and more reliable, thereby encouraging more people to switch from private cars to public transport. This will...