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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533 and 534 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnectsinitiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (4 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my response to Dáil Question No. 541 which I answered on Tuesday, 16 May 2017.  The position remains as outlined in that response.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Data (4 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Brexit has the potential to have serious adverse economic impacts on transport and tourism and as a result has been identified as the main strategic risk facing the Department. The Department in response has organised itself internally to address this risk. While all relevant areas of the Department are actively engaged in Brexit related work and consultations with stakeholders, overall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Jul 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 national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.  In the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (4 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Ensuring that we have the appropriate level of investment into our transport network to meet the demands placed on it by the population is core to the business of my Department.  In 2015 we published the Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport, which set out the priorities and principles for future investment in that area, and just last week I announced the publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Jun 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 (including the N4) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (29 Jun 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: Sports Facilities Provision (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Sport Ireland submitted a revised business case and appraisal for Phase 2 of the NIA on 25 May 2017.  The additional information provided in this revised business case and appraisal is presently being considered by officials in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The Department is currently consulting with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána and has sought their views on the relevant provisions. Before any amendments are considered to clarify the situation in relation to the circumstances surrounding the mandatory use of cycle lanes, this Department will have to satisfy itself that any such measures strike an appropriate balance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Travel (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I travelled to Brazil to attend the Olympic Games from 14th August and returned on 18th August. I was accompanied by one official who attended from 4th August 2016 and returned also on 18th August. Details of my travel costs are published on my Department's website www.dttas.ieand are also included in the following table. The total flight and accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from a local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for my colleague, Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D., Minister for Education & Skills, as his Department administers the School Transport scheme. Therefore I have forwarded the Deputy's question to him for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Multi-annual funding for public transport is provided under the Government's Capital Plan.  Funding of €3.6 billion has been allocated for public transport in the Plan over a seven year period from 2016-2022.  Within this allocation, my Department provides capital funding to the CIÉ companies both directly and through the National Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered PSO services. In line with its statutory functions, ​the NTA is currently managing three procurement competitions in relation to approximately 10% of current PSO routes operated by Bus Átha...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 and EU Regulation 1370/2007, to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered PSO services. In line with its statutory functions, ​the NTA is currently managing three procurement competitions in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I understand all Departmental submissions conveyed to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform as part of the Mid Term Review of the Capital Plan will be published by that Department once the deliberative process has been completed.  Final decisions on funding will be taken in the context of 2018 Budget in October. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnectsinitiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 grants.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Questions related to Ireland's neutrality and customary international laws on neutrality are a matter for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Department of Foreign Affairs is consulted in relation to foreign policy issues on all applications from civil airlines for exemptions to carry munitions in Irish airspace under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bullying in the Workplace (29 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department is strongly committed to the Civil Service Anti-Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy - Dignity at Work.  Every staff member is made aware that all forms of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment are unacceptable and every member of staff has a duty to behave in an acceptable and respectful manner towards their work colleagues. On appointment,...