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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Consultations (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: There are currently provisions in the Heritage Bill to amend section 40 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, as amended, and my Department has been consulted by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to this proposed amendment. Section 40 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I would like to advise the Deputy that a response was issued to the correspondence in question on Friday 26 May 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: In addition to other recent Brexit related meetings, I will be meeting with my EU counterparts when I attend Transport Council in Luxembourg next week. While Brexit is not on the formal Council Agenda, I have no doubt that it will be discussed on the margins of the meeting. I plan to meet as many other EU Ministers, officials and transport and tourism stakeholders as is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Quality (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport. It is my understanding that real time air quality monitoring is taking place at Dublin Airport. Since 2011, daa has undertaken a voluntary programme of air quality monitoring at Dublin Airport and in surrounding communities, although there is no legal requirement to do so. Air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Impact Statements (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project. I understand that an Environmental Impact Assessment was undertaken as part of the planning permission application for the North Runway Project which was approved by An Bord Pleanála in August 2007.  My Department had no role in that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The format of the plastic card driving licence is set out in EU legislation, which makes a microchip an optional feature.  The principal reason for the chip is to enhance the security of the card licence and prevent fraud and forgery. Most EU Member States do not incorporate a microchip on their licences.  Irish licences do contain a microchip, although the chip is not at present in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In the first instance, any complaints about airports should be made directly to the entity involved, which are best placed to deal with any matters arising.  In the case of the three State Airports, the complaints should be made to daa or Shannon Airport Authority which between them have statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin, Cork and Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As part of the public transport investment programme, my Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the PSO bus fleet.  This has enabled 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann city fleets to be wheelchair accessible, as well as approximately 80% of the Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, Monaghan is served by a range of PSO, Translink, Expressway and other licensed commercial services.  I am aware that Translink recently published a revised timetable for its X3 service effective 28 May and that this revised timetable did indicate the cessation of an early morning departure from Monaghan serving Dublin. I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As part of the Civil Service Renewal Plan, a team based in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is undertaking a Programme of Capability Reviews to examine the effectiveness and capability of each Government Department in turn, with a view to identifying opportunities for improvement. My Department volunteered to take part in the pilot phase of this Review...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The purpose of having a system of driver licensing is to enhance public safety by ensuring that people issued with licences to drive on our roads have met certain standards through a driver learning and testing process. Ireland recognises driving licences for exchange when they are issued by other EU Member States, as all EU countries operate within the same framework of driver licensing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's contribution to the National Mitigation Plan sets out both the challenges to meeting emission reductions targets and charts a clear and quantified path towards Ireland's national transition objective to a low-carbon, and climate resilient economy as set out in the Climate Action & Low Carbon Development Act 2015. Following on from an extensive stakeholder and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities, have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, such as the N71 in this case, subject to the consent of Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to answer Questions 602 and 603 together. The issues raised are matters for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to Bus Éireann 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: Road Network (30 May 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 (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kerry is the statutory responsibility of Kerry 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 and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 to, inclusive, 610 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 N63) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (30 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy has mentioned, an undertaking was made by the previous Minister to conduct a reform of the Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV) regime. Issues relating to the process have been the subject of discussion and consultation among key State agencies and my Department since 2015. However, while it has not been possible to conclude this matter in the meantime,...