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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 54, 76 and 88 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsiblity for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including new Metro North. Funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government’s present Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is currently examining the data on cyclist injuries and will revert with observations. My Department fully supports the provision of safe and direct cycling infrastructure, in line with Smarter Travel and the National Cycle Policy Framework. Whilst significant investment has been undertaken in recent years in cycling infrastructure, I firmly believe that further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Government’s ten-year National Development Plan will be published shortly along with the National Planning Framework.  The National Development Plan will prioritise key investment actions that protect the quality and value of the existing extensive public transport networks.  It will also progress new key capital public transport programmes over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports as it is not a 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 by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 91 together. Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 82 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsiblity for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including bus infrastructure. The Government's Budget 2018 announce last October provides for an increase in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, as a Port of Regional Significance, is designated under National Ports Policy 2013 for transfer to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The port has no commercial shipping since 2015. The process of transferring governance of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is, I understand, nearing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question (7542) which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Action no. 251 of the Action Plan for Rural Development refers to a commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government to conduct a review of public transport policy "to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy", which will encompass the rural transport dimension. Following on from this commitment and as further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Rail Review was jointly undertaken by the NTA and Iarnród Éireann. My Department has consulted the NTA on the matter raised by the Deputy and the Authority has advised that it is not aware of any anomalies in the figures published in the Rail Review 2016. The NTA has stated that it is confident that the route profitability methodology...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Fund for Strategic Investments (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department hosted an Information day in June 2017 and previously in 2015 to raise awareness among project promoters about co-funding though the Connecting Europe Facility and financing options through the EIB including EFSI. The Information days were aimed at potential transport project promoters, including transport agencies under the remit of the Department, and attended by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above position,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to (PQ no. 7716), which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 which provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme.  In line with the Government’s budgetary framework set out in Building on Recovery:...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department fully supports the provision of safe and direct cycling infrastructure, in line with Smarter Travel and the National Cycle Policy Framework. Whilst significant investment has been undertaken in recent years in cycling infrastructure, I firmly believe that further continued investment is required to ensure cycling is seen as a safe and attractive option for cyclists of all ages....