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Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Relations (8 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand the point that Deputy Smith makes about the threat of insolvency. I am not making that threat at all. The fact is that Iarnród Éireann is on the brink of insolvency. In answer to the Deputy's question about subventions, about Europe and her comment that Ireland is far behind, l will point out some very salient facts. Between 2008 and 2016 the taxpayer has made over...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Relations (8 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for raising this truly Topical Issue. I share their disappointment that we have seen a second day of strike action at Iarnród Éireann but I am pleased, as I am sure they are, that both sides have accepted an invitation from the Labour Court to attend talks tomorrow morning. Deputies know I have consistently stated that difficult matters like these can only be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (8 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including, since 2012, management of the RTP. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (8 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls on national roads as well as regional and local roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII (for national roads) and each local authority (for regional and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the regulatory framework for licensing of limousines, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (7 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. The synergies which exist between Greenway and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Traffic management in our cities and towns are a matter for the relevant local authorities which fall under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. There is, however, regular liaison between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Dublin City Council in respect of traffic management aspects arising from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Traffic management in Dublin city centre is a matter in the first instance for Dublin City Council.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Data (7 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland  under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Collision data for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of drivers to work in this sector, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Staff (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 999 and 1000 together. The issues raised are matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company 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: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the talking statues.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I understand that the talking statues project in Dublin is a pilot initiative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (7 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: North-South Ministerial Council (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the then Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). In this context, following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1007, 1015 and 1016 together. There has been no significant investment in my Department’s website since 2011 with a total expenditure of €3,500 over that period. Officials within my Department are currently examining the website and its content within a framework of recent internal and external initiatives such as the Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (7 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).   The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure in the GDA over the next two decades. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) given the Authority's statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. 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: Public Transport Provision (7 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: Health and Safety (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department occupies twelve buildings throughout the Country which are in the main provided by the Office of Public Works. Each of those buildings has a defibrillator onsite and the average cost of the provision of each defibrillator is €1,500 per building. In addition, the Irish Coast Guard has fifty five Coastal Units throughout the country and each of those Units...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: There were two such meetings attended by officials from my Department. One was held in my Department on the 17th August while the other was held in the Department of An Taoiseach on 17th October.