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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (26 Sep 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) 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: Greenways Funding (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand that no formal application for funding has been submitted by Fingal County Council for either the Fingal Coastal Way or the Broadmeadow Way. My Department is currently developing a Strategy for the Future Development of Greenways that will set out the criteria for awarding funding to projects such as this. I would expect to be in a position to announce a new round of funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the administration of the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme. This rolling programme of measures facilitates investment in various Quality Bus Corridors, cycling/walking, safety and traffic management projects throughout the seven local authority areas in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades. The strategy includes a number of proposals to further develop the light rail network in the GDA. These include...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (26 Sep 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: Road Projects Status (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together. 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 (including the N14 and N15) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fire Safety (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Fire Prevention systems are in place in all departmental premises and are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements under the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003. Risk Assessments which include an assessment of fire risk have been completed on all Departmental premises and are continually reviewed in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fire Safety (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Fire Prevention systems are in place in all Departmental premises and are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements under the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003. Risk Assessments which include an assessment of fire risk have been completed on all Departmental premises and are continually reviewed in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) launched the BusConnects initiative in May which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  The proposed measures includes  the development of a network of ‘next generation’ bus corridors, three bus rapid transit (BRT) routes, and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (26 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand that the outcomes, if any, of the Steering Group meeting of ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) of 11 September 2017 have yet to be formally communicated. I understand that the timeframes for the finalisation of recommendations by CAEP in relation to supersonic aircraft is 2022. Any proposals arising at that time will need to be submitted to all...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I do not like off-the-cuff commenting on specific issues or roads, such as has just been bounced on me, because I am not qualified to speak about them ad lib but in light of what the Deputy said I will ask my officials to contact the appropriate people and have the matter examined. It is only reasonable that I would do so. I appreciate that infrastructure in the Border areas is well below...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Smith for his tireless representation on this and other issues affecting his region, particularly through the raising of topical issues in this Chamber. The impact of Brexit is a major concern for the country as a whole. As regards road infrastructure, as the Deputy is aware, while I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority's 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: Superannuation Schemes (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 582 to 584, inclusive, together. The issue raised is a matter for CIÉ and I have forwarded the Deputy's question 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: Bus Services (20 Sep 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: Road Projects (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As I explained to the Deputy in PQ 5361/17 ,the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: EU Regulation No 598/2014 establishes rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports in accordance with the Balanced Approach developed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Officials in my Department are currently working closely with the Office of the Attorney General determining the appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 to 592, inclusive, together. 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 to 2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to the public roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has responsibility for the planning and supervision of works for the construction and improvement of national road projects in conjunction with the road authorities concerned. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Sep 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...