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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As previously outlined to the House, officials in my Department continue to engage with the Office of the Attorney General and Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on the finalisation of the Statutory Instrument.  I have also spoken with the new Attorney General and he has assured me that the matter is being given high priority in his office. The process of drafting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm that I have now received advice on this matter from the Office of the Attorney General. In relation to the publication of the Moran inquiry report, as I have previously indicated in this House, the timing of its publication will be subject to my consideration of the matter, including the advice now to hand from the Office of the Attorney General, which I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 (TII, formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority.  More...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1376 to 1384, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport providers and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035', which was approved and published in 2016, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme which will provide DART services as far north as Drogheda, to Hazelhatch on the Kildare Line and to Maynooth in the west and to the M3 Parkway. Almost €70m has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1386 and 1416 together. Over the period to 2022, funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government's Capital Plan for planning, design and commencing construction of new Metro North.  Funding in the initial years of the Capital Plan is for planning and design work with construction expected to commence in 2021 with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1387 to 1392, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Air Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1393 and 1394 together. The Commission for Aviation Regulation was established under the Aviation Regulation Act 2001 to regulate certain aspects of the aviation and travel trade sectors in Ireland, and its functions include the licensing of tour operators and travel agents in accordance with the Transport (Tour Operators and Travel Agents) Act, 1982 as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Investment priorities for the period to 2022 are set out in the Capital Plan published in September 2015. Decisions on the transport elements of the Capital Plan were framed by the conclusions reached in my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport. Based on the findings in that report it is envisaged that maintenance and renewal of the road network will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including bridges) is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council, 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, prioritisation and timeline for commencement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware details in relation to funding of Agencies under the aegis of this Department are available on page 227 of the 2017 Revised Estimate. The following table sets out the information as requested: Public Sector Body Funding provided (€m) Signed SLA in place Shannon Group 1.0 No (but will be subject to an appropriate agreement) Fáilte Ireland 57.9...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1401 and 1403 together. ​ Accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems such as the Luas are fully accessible. In addition, 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann city fleets are wheelchair accessible, as well as approximately 80% of the Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As I explained to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 5758/17, 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 Improvement Schemes (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I explained to the Deputy in PQ 30716/17, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in counties Cavan and Monaghan is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Levy (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1406 and 1407 together. The allocation for the Public Service Obligation (PSO) is subject to the annual Budgetary process. As the Deputy is aware, in Budget 2017 I secured an 11% increase in the total amount of funding available to support the delivery of PSO services. That means that a total of almost €263 million will be allocated in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. This would include the automation of stations and works on the DART line. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Following consideration of proposals from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and legal advice which I received, I have decided not to commence Section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 2016. However, I am proceeding with the drafting of Heads of a Bill to provide for a new Part to be inserted to the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 exclusively for the regulation of rickshaws. The approach will,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1411 to 1413, inclusive, together. The issues raised by the Deputy are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Irish Rail. I have referred your 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: Public Service Obligation Data (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware the allocation for Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport services is subject to the annual Budgetary process and as such future allocations are yet to be determined. In Budget 2017 I secured an 11% increase in the total amount of funding available to support the delivery of PSO services. That means that a total of almost €263...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (26 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Overall expenditure to end June is €660m which is €15m ahead of profiled spend. Current spend is €28m below profile, mainly due to timing issues in relation to a number of subheads. Capital expenditure is ahead by over €44m due to quicker than anticipated spend on a number of projects. I am pleased to say that progress on the Luas Cross City is more...