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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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position,...

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...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 598 and 604 together. My Department's 2015 Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport recommended the development of a new rail policy and last year the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann published the Rail Review Report 2016 on which the NTA held a public consultation. Over 300 submissions were received by...

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

Shane Ross: Funding for the national, regional and local road network has been reduced significantly across the board since 2008 when funding was €2.3 billion. The funding this year is around €760 million.  The Capital Plan published in September 2015 outlined proposed transport investment priorities to 2022 and was framed by the conclusions reached in my Department's Strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The transport element of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 601 and 602 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and for overall funding in relation to public transport.  Iarnród Éireann operates the heavy rail network and is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the National Transport Authority....

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with 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: Budget 2018 (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 and 608 together. As part of the 2018 estimates process, my Department is currently finalising a submission to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform outlining priorities for funding in 2018.  When my Department's allocation is confirmed, decisions will be made regarding appropriate level of funding for all programmes under my areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Road charging systems for Heavy Goods Vehicles have been introduced in a number of EU Member States under Directive 1999/62/EC, as modified by Directives 2002/38/EC and 2011/76/EU. These Directives set out the legal basis for charging HGVs for the use of road infrastructure and authorise Member States, if they so wish, to levy user charges, which can be time-based, for example, per day, week...

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

Shane Ross: I understand that the question relates to circumstances where a learner driver is not accompanied by a qualified driver. Learner drivers are issued with learner permits subject to certain conditions, one of which is having an accompanying qualified driver. The permit is not a licence, but a permit to drive while learning, and learners must be accompanied by a qualified driver in order to...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects (including the N59) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Galway County Council. Notwithstanding the above, it is my...

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

Shane Ross: A transport strategy for Galway City was prepared by the National Transport Authority in partnership with Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2016. The strategy sets out an overall framework for the development of transport infrastructure and services in Galway City and its environs over a twenty-year period. It was included in the new City Development Plan which was...

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

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding to the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs). As part of the funding process, NGBs are required to submit an annual application which includes an Operational Plan and a Financial Budget for the upcoming...

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

Shane Ross: The National Aviation Policy recognises that Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) plays a regional role in terms of access than other airports given its location in the North West.   Funding for IWAK is made available under the Regional Airports Programme which provides support towards safety and security related projects/activities at the airport as well...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 615 to 619, inclusive, together. I am pleased that the numbers cycling have increased year on year, with the recent Census showing a 43% increase in the numbers cycling to work and I am aware of calls for increased funding for infrastructure. I believe that the time has come for a step change in the level of investment in cycling as this will allow us to...

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle standards, roadworthiness and suitability of SPSVs, 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...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 to 623, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. However, the Deputy should be aware that second level students can indeed avail of discounted student fares on Iarnród Éireann services and eligibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets common standards of obtaining a licence for all Member States. As a consequence, all EU licences are mutually exchangeable. In the case of non-EU jurisdictions we may reach bilateral agreements on the exchange of licences. These cannot be made simply on the basis that they are convenient. They are based on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Sep 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 (20 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of bus shelters in the State and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for an update on the issues raised. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.