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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of Park and Ride facilities in County Kildare. The National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I outlined in my response on 10 May last I decided recently that my Department should conduct an internal review of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973, as amended.  Such a review is timely, given the age of that Order and the subsequent changes to international law since 1973, particularly as regards the transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 59 together. As the Deputy is aware, while I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the N2) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: There has been a worrying increase in deaths among cyclists during 2017, which is particularly concerning as overall road deaths are down on last year.    Ensuring greater safety for cyclists, and other road users, requires measures across a wide range of areas, and the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána and others are continuing to pursue a variety of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The creation of a safer cycling environment is a priority for me and I share the Deputy's concern regarding the figures this year. The greatest risks are where many different road users share space.  Hence, in 2017, funding of just under €30 million has been allocated by the NTA under the Sustainable Transport  Management grant scheme for the Greater Dublin Area and for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Following consideration of proposals from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and legal advice which I received, 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, amongst things, ensure that - the relevant interactions with the existing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In light of the National Transport Authority's responsibility for the BusConnects initiative, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply on the issue raised.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: While it may have been the Department's intention at the time of the introduction of the amendment to the Regulations in 2012 to only make the use of contraflow cycle track and of any cycle track in pedestrianised area mandatory, this is not how the Regulations are set out. The Department is currently consulting with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána and has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have invited representatives of all CIÉ trade unions, as well as ICTU, to meet with me and explain their issues of concern as expressed in recent months. Invitations issued last week and the meeting will take place in early July.  I believe this meeting will provide unions with an opportunity to voice their views to me directly in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department provides funding to the NTA for the seven local authorities in the GDA for the implementation of sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The existing capital plan provides almost €10bn for transport investment which is a significant portion of the overall capital envelope available to 2021 and underlines the importance of transport to Ireland's future growth and prosperity.  ​A mid-term review of the Capital Plan is currently underway by Government to determine capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Further to the Deputy's previous question in relation to the future use of the microchip on the plastic card style driver licences, this matter is still subject to consideration by my Department and I have nothing further to add to my previous answer at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Fund for Strategic Investments (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to PQ 30503/17 Lottery 1 of the 28th June 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I am in regular contact with my colleague, Paschal Donohoe, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the provision of funding for transport.  The existing capital plan provides almost €10bn for transport investment which is a significant portion of the overall capital envelope available to 2021 and underlines the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I fully recognise that there is considerable evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin Region in general. Insofar as congestion issues in Dublin are concerned, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Areaprovides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services over the next...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: In light of the National Transport Authority's responsibility for the BusConnects initiative, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply on the issue raised.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: There are currently no plans to develop a light rail system in Cork.  The focus of the €3.6 billion investment in the Public Transport Capital Programme over the 7-year period of the Capital Plan, particularly in the early years, is on achieving essential steady state maintenance of our public transport network to ensure that it remains safe and fit for purpose. Funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Government is committed to facilitating an increased uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).  As the Deputy is aware, my Department and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, have jointly convened an interdepartmental Low-Emitting Vehicels (LEV) Task Force to consider a full suite of potential measures to expedite...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No. 1814 on 20 June 2017 on this matter. The position is as outlined in that reply.