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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I fully recognise the importance of the provision of walking and cycling infrastructure which supports sustainable travel to schools and colleges.  The Deputy will recall that the precise targets set out in the Smarter Travel policy and the National Cycle Policy Framework were largely predicated on the availability of the substantial funding which did not transpire because...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In recent months I have taken action on a number of fronts in order to address issues raised by stakeholders in Bus Éireann. I have increased the amount of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding so that in 2017 almost €263million will be provided to the NTA to allocate to public transport operators. That figure represents an 11% increase on 2016 and I have publicly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No 1. As I stated, officials in my Department are currently engaged with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in order to finalise the details relating to the statutory instrument which will transpose EU Regulation 598/2014.  While I fully recognise and regret that the legislative requirements to give full effect to Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The funding allocation for public transport under the current Capital Plan is €3.6 billion. Due to constrained levels of funding available in the early years of the plan, the priority in this period is to ensure the safety and efficiency of existing transport infrastructure. Funding of €2.6bn has been prioritised for essential 'steady state' maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Mar 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 matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority's 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: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I am very aware of the importance of cross border cooperation with Northern Ireland in the area of sport, particularly in a context where 45 of our National Governing Bodies of Sport operate on an all-island basis.  My officials meet on a regular basis with their counterparts in Northern Ireland, with meetings involving extensive dialogue on topics of mutual interest pertaining...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Mar 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with local authorities. As regards regional and local roads,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 (the "Strategy"), developed by the NTA, sets out a framework for the development of transport across the Dublin and Mid-East region over the next twenty years responding to a projected population increase from approximately 1.8 million to 2.3 million over that period (+27%), which, together with increasing employment, will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to her Question on the same topic (ref no. 13275/17) which I answered on 21 March 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Fund for Strategic Investments (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The EIB - Ireland Financial Group, chaired by my colleague the Minister for Finance, is exploring specific issues relating to financing including opportunities and challenges for financing transport connectivity projects and the potential role the EIB may be able to play in these. My Department and agencies are participating in this exercise. The Department actively...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Obviously any strike action impacting Bus Éireann services will inconvenience the travelling public, particularly those without alternative transport options. I am however hopeful that such an event can be avoided. While I am obviously disappointed in relation to last week's news that the WRC-led discussions between unions and Bus Éireann adjourned without agreement,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies, and is based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept and adequate provisioning to meet those risks. These are considered by insurance companies on a case by case basis and can include claims history, penalty points, and driver experience....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: On 4 October 2016 World Rugby announced that Ireland had successfully completed the Applicant Phase of the bid to host the RWC in 2023 and had progressed to the Candidate Phase of the competition which was launched by the IRFU and both Governments on 15 November 2016. Both Governments are fully behind the bid and my Department's role is to support the Bid Team and manage the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is likely aware that rural Ireland is served by two types of public transport bus services. The first type is those services which are funded by the Exchequer through either the Public Service Obligation or the Rural Transport funding programmes. In Budget 2017 I secured an 11% cumulative increase in the amount of funding available for both programmes which will underpin the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Health and Safety (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​​Following a competitive tender process on 22nd July 2010 a contract agreement for search and rescue helicopters was signed between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland Ltd.  These Helicopters respond to emergencies at sea, inland waterways, offshore islands and mountains. The helicopters are operated by CHC Ireland ltd and the fully qualified...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, public funding for Ireland’s national roads fell significantly during the recession.  Analysis undertaken by my Department resulting in the publication of a Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transport in 2015 estimated on a conservative basis that expenditure of €580 million per annum is needed to keep the regional and local road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, exchequer funding to bus operators is only provided to those who operate Public Service Obligation (PSO) services in accordance with public service contracts entered into with the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. Currently the NTA has entered into public service contracts with Bus Átha Cliath...