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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The total cost of the Moran Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and ancillary matters amounted to €312,765. I consider the expenditure to be value for money given (I) the important insights provided in the Inquiry Report and (ii) the demonstrable, clear and considerable improvements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that at this point the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have only commenced preparatory work on the planning and design of new Metro North and will continue to use the most up-to-date information available on population and employment projections to ensure that the final design and service pattern is correctly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Driver Testing Service, provided by the Road Safety Authority, has seen an increase of almost 20% in the levels of driving test applications over the last four years. This, coupled with the retirements of driver tester staff, has meant that the waiting times for customers for driving tests have increased. The Authority currently employs almost 100 driver testers. Since October...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (5 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: Road Network (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I believe the road at Rathcormac village in County Sligo the Deputy is referring to is the N15. With regard to speed limits on national roads, the application of Special Speed Limits, i.e. speed limits other than the default speed limits, are provided for in Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, which gives local authorities the power to make bye-laws ("special speed limit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (5 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.   In relation to the Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As compilation of the data requested will take some time I will forward the reply to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: As compilation of the data requested will take some time I will forward the reply to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question 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: Railway Stations (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 and 453 together. 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 development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Plans have been developed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I share the concerns of the Deputy regarding this issue and in my capacity as a public representative for the area, I have brought the matter directly to the attention of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in whose responsibility it lies. As it is however a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, I have now also forwarded the Deputy's question to them...

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Brady for raising this very important matter. It is quite unusual for a Deputy to be questioning a constituent and making that constituent accountable for what happens in his or her own constituency. However, I am happy to answer his question about accessibility. I take the Deputy's point about reduction to a four-hour notice period not being sufficient. People with...

Topical Issue Debate: Railway Stations (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport. The operation of DART stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and is not an issue in respect of which I have any statutory function. For customers requiring assistance, Iarnród Éireann plans to confirm new arrangements for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I assume the deputy is referring to vessels which would be considered wrecks. No resources in this Department are specifically assigned for the purpose of the removal of wrecks. The relevant legislation under my remit which applies to wrecks is the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act, 1993 and in particular ss. 51-52. In sum these set out the duty of the owner to remove...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: 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 (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question 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: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (30 Nov 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 (TII), formerly the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport.  As this issue is an operational matter for daa, I have forwarded your query to daa for their attention and direct reply to you. If you do not hear from daa within 10 working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have secured funding of €116m in Budget 2018 for the development of cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and Regional Cites over the next four years, 2018-2021. It is envisaged that the progression of infrastructure such as the Royal Canal route will be progressed under this funding stream....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (30 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As 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 operation of transport facilities, including the building and maintenance of cycling infrastructure.   The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of...