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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1442 to 1444, inclusive, together. 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 implementation of individual road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, subject to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).   ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Management measures in relation to deer do not come under the remit of my Department or agencies. Appropriate road signage, including hazard warning signs regarding deer or other wild animals, is the responsibility of the local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The requirements for an application for a driving licence, including a duplicate licence for one which has been lost or stolen, are set out in regulations for which I am responsible. The requirements for an application reflect the importance of the driving licence in itself and the wide use of driving licences as proof of identity, and are necessary to ensure that the person is who they claim...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure.  Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Irish Rail each carry out the procurement for their own rail stock - including, as appropriate, trams, engines, railcars and carriages - subject to approval and funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Iarnród Eireann operates the heavy rail network and is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. Noting the responsibility of the agencies in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply on this issue. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Iarnród Éireann operates its services under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) arrangement with the National Transport Authority and receives funding from the NTA in respect of this PSO.  The arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1455 and 1456 together. My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP which now operates under the "Local Link" brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1457 and 1458 together. 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 implementation of individual road projects, including service areas,  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, I asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct a public consultation on rickshaws, which concluded on 25 September 2017. A report on the consultation, along with recommendations from the NTA, are being considered by my Department as part of a process to develop a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA). This will entail a detailed examination of all potential...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that transport emissions in 2016 were 20% of Ireland's total emissions, ranking third behind the Agriculture (32%) and EnergyIndustries (20.5%) sectors.  Rising transport emissions are not unexpected given increased transport demand, linked to our increasing population and welcome return to economic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is subject to specific legal obligations under the Disability Act 2005. Part 5 of the Act sets out a requirement for public service bodies to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities each year. The National Disability Authority (NDA) reports on compliance with this 3% target. In the last report submitted by my Department to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1462, 1463 and 1466 together. As the Deputy will be aware the recently announced 4 Year Capital Plan provides for investment of over €770 million to progress the BusConnects programme to address growing congestion in the Dublin region in the short to medium term.  BusConnects was launched last summer by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1464 and 1465 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). Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter and their previous response to the Deputy of 19th October 2017, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, I asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct a public consultation on rickshaws, which concluded on 25 September 2017.  A report on the consultation, along with recommendations by the NTA, are being considered by my Department as part of a process to develop a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA).  This will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The maintenance and improvement of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant road authority under section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority'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. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I most recently met with the UK Government's Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling on the margins of the Transport Council in Brussels on 5th December 2017.  The issue raised by the Deputy was not examined in our discussion. The Deputy will be aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among the State owned ports as it is not a commercial company...