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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1040 and 1068 together. The taxpayer makes a very large and recurring contribution each year to Iarnród Éireann. This contribution takes the form of both current, PSO funding and also capital funding under what is known as the IMMAC (infrastructure management multi-annual contract). In 2017 funding under both the PSO and IMMAC programmes has...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Planning Framework (NPF) which was published for public consultation in September, includes the following key growth enabler for Dublin: “Improving access to Dublin Airport, to include improved public transport access, connections from the road network from the west and north and in the longer term, consideration of heavy rail access to...

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

Shane Ross: I appointed two Special Advisers when I took up office as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.  Following the Cabinet reshuffle in June 2017, I reappointed Aisling Dunne and Carol Hunt as my Special Advisers.  The Government Order dated 26th July 2017 re-appointed them with effect from 15th June 2017. Their current salary scale is €81,767 to €100,333...

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

Shane Ross: Since my appointment as Minister, I have travelled to Brussels on one occasion in order to attend the Transport Council. This was in December 2016. I am currently planning on attending Transport Council in Brussels again next month. The main reason for travelling to Brussels is for EU related business, in particular to attend Transport Councils or to meet with my Ministerial counterparts...

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

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and I have no function in restricting the transportation of animals.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As I explained to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 36252/17, proposals to deliver an upgraded route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Nov 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: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: The issues raised are matters 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Nov 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: Road Improvement Schemes (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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, in accordance with which we have mutual recognition of exchange of driving licences with all other EU Member States.  In the case of jurisdictions outside the EU, we may reach bilateral agreements on reciprocal exchange of licences. The work of reaching an agreement is not straightforward.  It depends on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023 (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I was disappointed and surprised by the recent findings of the Rugby World Cup Board which has made a recommendation for previous hosts South Africa to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. That said it is very clear from the report that Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) was hugely impressed by the quality of the bid put forward on behalf of Ireland. Ireland scored top/joint top in 12 of the...

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: Public Transport Expenditure (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, multi-annual funding for public transport is provided under the Government's Capital Plan. Budget 2018 provided a four-year capital envelope for public transport of over €2.7 billion to 2021. Within this allocation, my Department provides capital funding to semi State providers of public transport both directly and through the National Transport...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport in the State in relation to bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply.  Please...

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

Shane Ross: Following the mid-term review of the Capital Plan, Budget 2018 provided for an increase in the multi-annual capital investment for public transport with a four-year capital envelope of €2.7 billion over the period 2018-2021. The increased funding will allow roll-out of a number of key programmes to address congestion and emerging capacity constraints on our public transport system...