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

Shane Ross: The Regional Airports Programme 2015-2019 provides for Exchequer support towards safety and security related projects and activities at the four regional airports in Kerry, Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) and Waterford under four separate Schemes: - Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Grant Scheme; - Operational Expenditure (OPEX) Grant Scheme; - Public Policy Remit* Capital...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Road Safety Authority published its Report on Fatal Collisions 2008 - 2012 where alcohol was a factor in June 2016.  This report examines 867 of the 983 fatal collisions which occurred during this time specifically focusing on the role of alcohol as a contributory factor in fatal collisions. The RSA research indicates that alcohol was a contributory factor in 38% of fatal...

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

Shane Ross: ​I note the Deputy does not refer to a particular junction at Coolbane West, Killorglin, Co. Kerry and that at least two local roads intersect with the N72 in this townsland. 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...

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

Shane Ross: ​Road safety is under constant review by my Department in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána, to inform the development of new legislation and other appropriate measures. The main causes of fatal road traffic collisions are alcohol and excessive speed or a combination of both. I believe that, given the high incidence of...

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

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/expenditure-extern al-services-2015.  This document is updated twice yearly, the information for January to June 2016 is currently available and information relating to the second half of 2016 will be available in the coming weeks. With...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Services (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Swanick for raising this very important issue. I am aware of the interest in it in this House and in the Lower House. We certainly have one thing in common, namely, a very healthy and large admiration for the work of this extraordinary group of people. I have expressed that in many quarters, and in some tragic circumstances, recently. At the very least, that is something...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Services (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I accept the Senator's invitation and thank him for it. It is open to me, as the Minister in charge, to go there at any time but I would be delighted to go with the Senator. Yes, the response could have been e-mailed to the Senator and his contribution could also have been e-mailed to me. That is absolutely correct but I have come before the House to give the response in public. My...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: It is a pleasure to be back in the Seanad. I anticipate an interesting exchange of views and look forward to hearing the comments of Senators. Since my last visit, road safety continues to be a major concern. As we are all aware, the road safety fatality figures are still at a very high level and it is disappointing that they are running at the same level as last year already, based on...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: To what is the Senator referring?

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I will address as many as I can. I cannot do them all. I will start with Senator O'Mahony because he is in the Chamber. I think the Senator will find that the Government is extremely conscious of balanced regional development, not just in a token way but in rolling out transport, which is essential for that. The Senator spoke about the...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: That is where he lives.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: It is a geographical constituency and another constituency. That is right. The Senator is welcome to it in any event.I have no plans to toll the M50, to be plain. The DART underground and the metro north were referred to. The reason for the DART underground - which started under the Government before last - being cancelled was quite obvious. It was a project which was begun and had to be...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I will reply in detail. There were some detailed questions from Senators Higgins, Humphreys and Dolan to which I will reply in detail. I will have civil servants send some detailed answers to them.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I will answer them if I can.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I will not answer those to which I do not have to hand the detailed answers but I will come back to the Senators about them. What was Senator Horkan's other question?

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I agree that we will have to address the capacity on the Luas in the future. It is not too bad at the moment. We undoubtedly must make provision for that in respect of Cherrywood. Senator Boyhan was talking about the Road Safety Authority, RSA. A new system has been introduced for making board appointments in my Department. It is exclusive to my Department. The RSA is part of that. The...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I want to answer the driving test question first, which is important. This comes up regularly, and Senator Boyhan made a fair point on it. The driver testing service has seen almost a 10% increase in the levels of driving test applications over the last three years. This, coupled with the retirement of staff, has meant that the waiting times for customers at test centres have increased....