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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (12 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In recognition of the growing body of evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin region in particular, my Department's Economic and Financial Evaluation Unit has undertaken a research project to estimate the cost of aggravated congestion across Ireland's transport system. Aggravated congestion occurs when the number of vehicles on a part of the network is higher...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (12 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport does not at present have any potential funding streams available for the activities described by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Apr 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 (including proposed works on the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Apr 2017)

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

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Brexit has the potential to have serious adverse economic, transport and tourism impacts and as a result has been identified as the main strategic risk facing the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. As part of my Department’s preparations for Brexit, it has engaged widely with sectoral stakeholders and has established stakeholder fora in the tourism, aviation, maritime and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Noone for the opportunity to address this very important matter. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I hope the review will be completed towards the end of this year. Funding for LIS and CIS has been included in the Department's submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's review of the capital plan. Once this has been finalised, the Minister can review the scope for providing ring-fenced funding for these schemes. In the interim, both schemes will remain in place with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I am pleased to advise that what the Deputy is asking can already be done. In most circumstances, where a person is applying for a driving licence including a replacement for a lost or stolen licence, they would be expected to appear in person at a centre of the National Driver Licensing Centre. However, a person who is overseas may apply by post for a replacement licence without...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (11 Apr 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 (TII, formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 731 and 735 together. I am of course disappointed that an  intensive series of WRC discussions have ended today without agreement on the Bus Eireann dispute. I am aware that issues have now  been referred to the Labour Court and both sides will now engage with the Court as it seeks to resolve the outstanding issues. I hope we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has statutory responsibility for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the regulation of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), 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: Shannon Airport (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Shannon Airport Authority (SAA), a subsidiary of Shannon Group plc, has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Shannon Airport and as such the issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the company. That said, I am informed that the need to evaluate business processes and practices in Shannon Airport in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I am aware that Bus Éireann has announced changes to a limited number of its Expressway services, including the X7 Clonmel to Dublin service. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published an assessment of the transport impact of those changes and invited feedback on that assessment from any interested parties. I would encourage the Deputy to submit any views he might have to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I take it the Deputy is referring to driver licensing for bus drivers.​ Rules on fitness to drive are set at EU rather than national level. The fitness to drive rules for bus drivers are set out in Directive 126 of 2006, as amended, and transposed into Irish law in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006) as amended. These rules apply to all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department actively encourages all the transport agencies and operating companies to explore all avenues of finance available including domestic banks, Trans European Network -transport (TENT),  Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), European Investment Bank (EIB), Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF)  and the  European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to a similar PQ (Ref: 1195/17 of 17 January 2017, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the N56 Letterkenny relief road) is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Dún Laoghaire and Galway Ports are designated as Ports of Regional Significance since 2013, when National Ports Policy was published.  National Ports Policy introduced clear categorisation of the ports sector into Ports of National Significance (Tier 1), Ports of National Significance (Tier 2) and Ports of Regional Significance. The Tier 1 Ports of National Significance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not responsible for, or involved in, the day-to-day operations of Iarnród Éireann including the operation of railway stations. This is a matter for the company itself. Therefore, I have forwarded your question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory reponsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: In accordance with the responsibilities assigned to Minister of State, Patrick O'Donovan, in July 2016, he has general responsibility for sport, with a particular focus on a number of matters including the Sports Capital Programme. His responsibilities are the same as those previously held by Minister of State Michael Ring, with all final decisions on allocations of financial support being...