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

Shane Ross: The process of transferring governance of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is ongoing. This process and the future operational structures of the port are primarily matters for agreement between the Council and the port. Following publication of the due diligence report on 9 January 2017 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Harbours Act 2015 provides the necessary legislative basis to allow for the transfer of Ports of Regional Significance, including the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, to local authority control. The future governance and operational structures of the port are primarily matters for agreement between the Council and the port company. The decision on the...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) held a public consultation process to start a national debate on the current and future role of rail transport in Ireland. The public consultation process was launched with the publication of a Rail Review 2016 report, which examined the funding required to support the heavy rail network now and into the future, together with a...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is aware that the taxpayer makes a significant and recurring contribution each year to Iarnród Éireann. This contribution takes the form of both current, PSO, funding and also capital funding under what is known as the IMMAC (infrastructure management multi-annual contract). In 2016 funding under both the PSO and IMMAC programmes cumulatively increased...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Shannon Airport has informed my Department that the number of US troops who have passed through Shannon Airport from 1 January 2017 to 31 May 2017 is 22,465. June figures are not yet available.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Transport is a derived demand.  Ireland's welcome return to strong employment growth in recent years coupled with expected population growth is significantly impacting upon travel demand. Despite some policy success in decoupling transport emissions from travel demand over the last decade, we recognise that the scale of increase in transport needs...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is aware that I am committed to a dialogue with all public transport stakeholders in order to advance the commitment in the Programme for a Partnership Government to start a review of public transport policy. I believe that this broad dialogue will allow for all stakeholders, including trade unions, a chance to inform the development of public transport policy in...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the establishment of the new Competent Authority is a top priority for my Department in order to give full effect in Irish Law to Regulation 598/2014.  The new Statutory Instrument is currently being concluded by officials in my Department with detailed legal guidance from the Office of the Attorney General.  It is, most certainly, a matter of urgency as I...

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my replies of the 8th February 2017 to Dáil Question number 50 and of the 22nd March 2017 to Dáil Question number 78.  The position with regard to the Navan rail line remains as outlined in those responses.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigations Board (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Section 9 of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act, 2000 provides for the composition of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board.  The Board consists of three persons (including the chairperson) appointed by the Minister; the Chief Surveyor of the Marine Survey Office; and the Secretary-General of my Department or his nominee.  The Board has a...

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

Shane Ross: ​Greenways are designed to be used by and usable by as many people as possible. Transport Infrastructure Ireland have developed guidelines for Rural Cycle Scheme Design: these guidelines also reference Greenways. Projects funded by this Department must comply with these guidelines, or in the case of urban based greenways, with the Cycle Manual and the Design Manual for Urban...

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

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). ​Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Data (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, each agency is required to confirm its compliance with obligations under tax law.  The position of the agencies in relation to 2015 and 2016 was set out in my response to Parliamentary Question  No. 1883 of 20 June 2017.  In relation to the specific information requested by the Deputy, I am...

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

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to PQ (Ref No: 29960/17) which I answered today.

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

Shane Ross: Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in association with South Dublin County Council, undertook and published a N4/N7 Corridor Study earlier this year. This Study assesses future traffic patterns in this area and possible measures to address forecast travel demand. A Western Orbital Route is one of the possible measures examined.   The improvement and maintenance of regional...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department provides annual funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Dublin Bus PSO fleet.  The extent to which this funding is used to replace older vehicles or to expand the PSO fleet is determined by the NTA taking account of demand. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my previous reply, I am seeking additional funding for public transport investment in the mid-term review of the Capital Plan and my Department has made a submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard.  The finalisation and publication of the mid-term review is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for...

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

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of warning lights on communications masts, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

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

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsbility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been reveived within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (28 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget,...