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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I acknowledge the fact that the Senator has been an advocate for this project for a long time. His voice is welcome and keeps us to our commitment to the A5, which remains steadfast. It is even more important in light of the implications of Brexit. We are not yet fully familiar with them but any uncertainty will cause unease in the Senator's native Donegal and in the north west. We hope...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: It is not as easy as it sounds to raise European funds for projects of this sort, as we are close to our ceiling, but we will certainly keep this project in mind if European funds become available. I acknowledge the role that Senator Ó Domhnaill is playing in keeping the Government aware of this project and high on our agenda. He will not find us wanting.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department provides capital funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the development of public transport infrastructure, including rail infrastructure, in the Greater Dublin Area.  My Department also provides capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 225, 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 conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Options are still being appraised in accordance with the terms of the Fresh Start Agreement in relation to the proposed bridge at Narrow Water and there is, therefore, no cost estimate or time frame available for the completion of the project.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among the State owned ports as it is not a company operating under the Harbours Acts, but is instead operated as a division of Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's questions to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Port of Waterford currently maintains depths at 6.5 metres below datum (i.e. at low water). Hence, at high tide, the port has  10.5 metres in the channel (assuming a 4m tide). This allows the port to accommodate ships with a draft of 9 metres. The port would routinely handle very substantial vessels. In the container handling (Lo-Lo/Unitised) operations the current port...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Due to the major cutbacks in roads funding resulting from the financial crisis it was necessary for my Department to cease making separate allocations to local authorities in respect of  the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) in 2012. No provision was made for LIS in 2012. Since 2013 local authorities have had the option of using a proportion of their Discretionary Grant for LIS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA 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: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

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 (12 Dec 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards Data (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/state-board-membership-and-ap proved-fees.  Subject to legislative requirements, it is at the Minister's discretion that vacancies arising are filled or left vacant. When a vacancy occurs or is due to occur, the justification for filling the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Regulations (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: This 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct rely.  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 (12 Dec 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 and 427 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations etc in the State. As the Deputy is aware, accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems are fully accessible. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that the organisation referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme.  When the 2017 Programme was advertised my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which set out the Department's minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding.  While I do not think that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Dec 2017)

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, such as the N22 in this case, subject to the consent of Transport...