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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the preparation of a Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). In preparing its Transport Strategy, the NTA is required to have regard to a number of matters, including the National Spatial Strategy and local authority development plans. The Act also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I am sure the Deputy is aware of my stated position in regard to the Bus Éireann dispute. Last week the Workplace Relations Commission issued an invitation to both parties to commence discussions and I was pleased to see that both parties accepted that invitation. I do not doubt that the discussions between the Company and trade unions will be difficult but I encourage both...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department's National and Vehicle Driver File (NVDF), which contains details of registered vehicles (2.6 million) and licensed drivers (2.8 million) in this country, is fully capable of accommodating and processing Eircodes. The Department's online systems, including www.motortax.iewhich enables vehicles be taxed over the Internet, can also accommodate Eircodes. Entry of an Eircode...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I indicated in the reply to which the Deputy refers, while I have no immediate plans to change our legislation in this regard, I will consider making it mandatory for drivers to advise the RSA of a change of address in the context of future road traffic legislation. Should I decide at that point to legislate in that regard, I would of course take into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (21 Feb 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 operation of individual road projects (including the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (21 Feb 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 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: Air Navigation Orders (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The airline operating the flight referred to by the Deputy applied for an exemption under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. My Department carried out the standard consultation procedure in relation to the applications and an exemption was granted for the flight. This exemption was for the unloaded personal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Clear and effective traffic signs, including road markings, are essential for the efficient operation of the road network, the enforcement of traffic regulations and for enhancing road safety. Road Traffic regulations specify the regulatory road markings and upright signs which must be used on public roads in Ireland. In addition, my Department's Traffic Signs Manual provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: While significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) my Department has not yet undertaken a formal review of the policy framework or its implementation. However, the NCPF has been integrated into the Development Plans of the majority of local authorities so ensuring that the objectives and policies to support and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (21 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Agencies under the remit of my Department and my Department access EU co-funding under EU Programmes such as the Connecting Europe Facility, Interreg and to a lesser extent Horizon 2020. Agencies under the remit of my Department also avail of European Investment Bank funding. Concerns about the implications of the UK exit on current and future EU funding...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Conway for raising what is a very important and topical matter and for putting such a strong case for what he believes in. I know he is a very consistent advocate for the people of Clare and for Shannon Airport, and in particular for the links between Shannon Airport and the people. The case he has made here today is one which they will appreciate and one which could be...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I would like to reciprocate the goodwill expressed by Senator Conway. When I am filling this new board place and considering the criteria to be set out for the applications, which we want to make as narrow as possible so that few candidates emerge due to my discretion, I will certainly bear in mind what the Senator has to say.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The 7 year transport element of the Capital Plan published in September 2015 sets out transport investment priorities to 2022. The Plan includes provision for expenditure of €6 billion on the road network.  €4.4bn of this funding is earmarked for essential maintenance and strengthening works on the network. A further €600m relates to  PPP projects, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting this I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The available data in this area is collected by the Central Statistics Office and relates to aggregate freight movements.  My Department is consulting with stakeholders in the freight industry to identify how information in this area might be captured and also to examine the possible implications of Brexit and how its effects can be mitigated.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The fast, efficient and safe movement of freight is essential to the Irish economy.  The Irish freight sector is competitive and very responsive to customer needs. My Department is currently reviewing how it intervenes in the various freight modes of road, rail, maritime and air.  The purpose of the review is to identify how we can best support all involved in the logistics chain,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, policy in relation to the future of Cork Airport was decided by Government in 2012 in the context of the decision that year to separate Shannon Airport from daa.  The Government decided at that time that the existing ownership of Cork Airport by daa would be maintained for the present.  However, it is also Government policy that, should it make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 to 293, inclusive, together. Brexit is the foremost strategic risk for my Department, and I and my officials are engaged in consultations with all transport stakeholders in order to plan for and mitigate the risks associated with Brexit and to identify opportunities arising. On 23 January, I hosted an All-Island dialogue on Brexit and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study commissioned by the NTA, and which concluded in 2015, examined all existing proposals as well as other possible options to meet the transport needs on the Swords/Dublin Airport/City...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (16 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the new Metro North project. The decision to proceed with new Metro North followed consideration of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study and the NTA's recommendations on the...