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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: With regard to the number of drones in use in Ireland under one kilogram I have referred this part of the Deputies question to the IAA for its further consideration and direct reply in light of its statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland; including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), and the safe use of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my replies of the 7th February 2017 to Parliamentary Question No. 639 and of the 21st March 2017 to Parliamentary Question No. 1197.The position with regard to the new Metro North project remains as outlined in those replies.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: A total of 2,320 applications were received under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme and these are currently being assessed by officials in my Department. The full list of all applications on a county basis is available on my Department's website at  . In order to assist clubs and groups with the application process, a series of seven regional workshops were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: Under the Capital Plan €100 million is committed to smarter travel and carbon reduction measures, including greenways. The Programme for Government commits to providing additional capital funding for various tourism projects, including greenways and  I will be seeking to deliver this additional funding in the context of the mid-term review of the Capital Plan which is under way....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 specifically, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to reviewing public transport policy so as to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy. To advance this commitment, the Deputy might also be aware that I recently announced my intention to establish a Stakeholder Dialogue on the issue of Public Transport. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The Ministerial Committee on Road Safety has held meetings twice yearly since 2013 up to end 2016. I have increased the frequency of these meetings to at least quarterly, with the Committee having already met twice in Quarter One 2017,  bringing the total number of meetings to 10 since the current Road Safety Strategy was launched in early 2013. While persons on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the region over the next two decades. The measures proposed are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region. Projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the improvement and maintenance of roads in its area is a statutory function of the relevant road authority in accordance with the provisions of the Roads Act, 1993, as amended, development of proposals in relation to such a road scheme is a matter for the local authority.  In this context the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The planning, design and installation of pedestrian crossings on regional and local roads is a matter for local authorities, and on national roads it is a matter for local authorities in consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. I am not aware of any concerns raised by individual local authorities regarding the safety of such crossings.  Pedestrian crossings have an important...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that Cork County Council are progressing plans to develop this disused rail line as a greenway and so the Council would be best placed to advise on the current status of those plans.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The allocation to Kildare and Meath County Councils for the delivery of the next stage of greenway along the Royal Canal is currently being considered by my Department.  I would hope to be in a position to update the Deputy in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the NTA did carry out and publish an assessment prior to the withdrawal of the X7 Expressway service from Clonmel to Dublin. That assessment is available to view on the NTA's website and made some alterations to the scheduling of certain rural transport services to ensure continued connectivity with the other licensed bus services which operates the Clonmel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters.  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 received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Staff (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: No, my attention has not been drawn to any such potential conflicts of interest within the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Deputy is presumably aware that section 37 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 (Disclosure of interests by members of staff) sets out the legal framework as regards disclosure of interests by NTA employees.  In addition employees above certain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parliamentary Questions (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The interim reply issued relates to a diary matter which is still under my consideration. I will keep the Deputy informed of developments in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The new legislation on drug driving has no implications for people who have been prescribed opiates where their driving is not impaired. The drug driving provisions of the Road Traffic Act 2016, which I commenced from 13 April last, create new offences of driving while over a specified limit of three drugs, cannabis, cocaine, and heroin.  None of these drugs is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The DAA notified my Deparment of its intention to postpone their AGM planned for 25 April last as key personnel were unavailable to attend.  I understand that the AGM is being rescheduled for 23 May. However, as the scheduling of the AGM is a matter for the company in the first instance, I have accordingly forwarded your parliamentary question to the DAA...