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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Funding (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) programme, my Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the implementation of sustainable transport projects including cycling and walking infrastructure; Quality Bus Corridors; road safety and accessibility schemes; and traffic management projects throughout the seven local authorities in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023 (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 208 together. The  Department contributed €1.22m to support the bid for the RWC 2023 bid over three years.  The funds were paid through Fáilte Ireland.  The contributions in respect of each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 are set out below: €200,000 - 2015 €600,000 -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (22 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department published its Corporate Governance Framework in April 2016.  This Framework sets out the role and responsibilities of the Department and the practices and procedures used in both internal corporate governance and in the Department’s relationship with its agencies. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform published the Revised Code of Practice for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the BusConnects programme. Budget 2018 provided a four-year capital envelope for public transport of over €2.7 billion to 2021. As I have previously outlined to the Deputy, this includes a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Costs (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The increased premium costs of motor insurance for all drivers in recent years is certainly cause for concern. It is clear that this, particularly in the couple of years up to 2016, has also affected those working within the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) industry. While I am informed that there some early signs that this trend is beginning to revert, with recent CSO figures...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (22 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: Rugby World Cup 2023 (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Before I respond to the deputy's question, I wish to congratulate France on their win.  I wish them every success as they turn their attention to delivering what I hope will be an outstanding tournament in 2023. Wednesday's result was disappointing, particularly after the years of work put into the bid.  However, in our disappointment, we should not lose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023 (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The vote on 15th November was a secret ballot and how and why the various delegates voted is a matter for them.  The IRFU have stated that Scotland said for some time that they would be guided by whoever promised to put most money into the tournament. The IRFU also believe that Wales decided to support the Evaluation Report recommendation in order to support Mr. Gareth Davies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Brexit and its potential implications for Ireland are being managed on a whole-of-government basis. My Department is represented on the Economy and Trade Group and also on the Aviation and related Tourism sub-groups under these structures. I and my officials are engaged in regular consultations with our EU counterparts and industry stakeholders in order to plan for and mitigate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (22 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 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: Transport Policy (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Our objectives for the sector, as set out in the Department’s Statement of Strategy 2016-2019, is to seek both to address the challenges that exist today and to plan for and enable future development of the land transport networks and services, with an emphasis on safety, enhancing service, facilitating and promoting more sustainable forms of transport including cycling and walking,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP). The RTP now operates under the 'Local Link' brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Before I respond to the Deputy’s question, I wish to congratulate France on their win.  I wish them every success as they turn their attention to delivering what I hope will be an outstanding tournament in 2023. Wednesday's result was indeed disappointing, particularly after the years of work put into the bid.  However, in our disappointment, we should not lose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has sufficient stock of tourist accommodation, there are capacity constraints in certain areas of high tourist traffic at times of peak demand.  According to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The capital investment programme in the roads sector continues to be framed by the conclusions reached in my Department's Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transport (SFILT) which highlighted the importance of the maintenance and renewal of transport infrastructure together with targeted investments to improve the existing network. The bulk of the expenditure in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Aviation Policy, published by my Department in 2015, acknowledges the role played by the regional airports of Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford as being important in promoting a level of international connectivity to support the tourism and business sectors in their regions.  In this regard I am pleased...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority.  For regional and local roads it is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). As the Deputy is aware, Iarnród Éireann is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the NTA.  Noting the responsibility of the agencies in this regard, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Local authorities  are responsible for mapping and collating available collision data on regional and local roads. Where analysis shows that engineering measures may assist in reducing the collision risk at a particular location then any local authority which is not self funding in terms of roads (under the new Local Property Tax regime) may apply to my Department for funding under the...