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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department is currently developing a strategy for the future development of greenways following a public consultation process earlier in the year.  The strategy will provide a long term vision and framework upon which Ireland's greenways can be planned in a strategic manner ensuring the best possible return for State investment. I expect to be in a position to announce a new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (28 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Communications (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I have not used a private email account to send or receive official documents or positions on Brexit.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 546 and 554 together. The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 (Commencement) Order 2017 (SI Number 211/2017) provided for the 1st June 2017 and the 1st October 2017 to be the operative dates for the purposes of the Act. On the 1st June 2017 a certain number of sections of the Act were commenced to allow the NTA commence a public consultation process in relation to draft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Data (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The information required by the Deputy is published and available in the Revised Estimates Volume (REV).  I attach a link for ease of reference to the estimates for 2017. The Deputy may wish to examine the agency statements in relation to Vote 31 which deals with non-commercial state agencies under the aegis of my Department. . The Revised Estimates Volume 2018 will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Dublin Airport Authority (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I have already met with Dalton Philips, CEO of daa, soon after his appointment to the post. In addition, there is a well established framework for regular engagement between officials in my Department and senior management of daa covering a broad range of issues, as appropriate. daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems such as the Luas are fully accessible. With regard to existing infrastructure, there is an ongoing Accessibility Grants Programme to upgrade public transport infrastructure and facilities to help improve transport accessibility across the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (28 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport 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: Rail Network Safety (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Railway Safety Act 2005 is currently under review in my Department, including Part 9 (Intoxicants and Persons Working on Railway Infrastructure) and Part 10 (Offences by Persons Working On Railway Infrastructure) and this review includes Section 89. The rationale behind the review of the existing provisions in relation to intoxicants (drug and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 empowers An Garda Síochána to detain, store, release, or dispose of vehicles in certain specified circumstances. On 14 November 2017, during the second stage debate in Dáil Éireann on the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017, I indicated that I intend to amend the circumstances listed in section 41 to add a situation in which the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Government Fund (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The table sets out the local government funds received in each of the years 2011 to 2017.  The receipts are paid quarterly and to date in 2017 we have received €165m with the balance due in December. Legislation has now been passed and responsibility for motor tax policy and associated functions is being transferred from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution Legislation (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy may be aware that in October I advised the Dáil of the most recently received legal advices which have had the effect of ruling out the Irish Aviation Authority as the preferred nominated Competent Authority under EU Regulation 598/14. While this clearly represents a setback, my Department is working to find an expeditious resolution to this issue, and I expect to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  Apart from the Sports Capital Programme, it is also possible for sports clubs to raise funds via the ‘Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies’ scheme (section 847A of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 564 and 565 together. Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a requirement of the motorcycle learner process, and was introduced in 2011 as part of the Graduated Driver Licensing system. Under the Road Traffic (Courses of Instruction) (Motorcycles) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 681 of 2011), which provide for IBT, anyone acquiring a learner permit for a motorcycle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (28 Nov 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.