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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As I clearly stated in last week's Dáil debates, I am committed toward increasing PSO funding as Budgetary resources allow. That commitment is evidenced by the 11% increase I secured in Budget 2017 for PSO funding generally and the 21% increase in PSO funding allocated specifically to Bus Éireann last year when compared with 2015. The Deputy can be assured that I will continue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Promotion (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Airports are strategically vital to Ireland. We depend on our aviation links with the rest of the world both socially and economically. The National Aviation Policy for Ireland (NAP) acknowledges this position and supports the development of our State and regional airports - Dublin Airport as a secondary hub, Cork and Shannon Airports as key business and tourism gateways for their regions,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (8 Feb 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy may be aware, this proposal originates in the Programme for Government which commits to reviewing public transport policy so as to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy. It has subsequently been restated as an action in Realising our Rural Potential - Action Plan for Rural Development and includes reference to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In common with the rest of Government, there has been considerable analysis of the challenges which tourism faces because of the outcome of the UK Referendum. In this context, on 23 January 2017, Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan T.D. and I hosted an All-Island Dialogue on the impact of Brexit on the tourism and hospitality sector. At that event Tourism Ireland presented on the research...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Dáil Éireann voted to provide for the regulation of rickshaws, by way of an Amendment proposed by the Deputy, during its consideration of the Road Traffic Bill 2016, now the Road Traffic Act 2016. I subsequently explained to the Seanad during that House's consideration of the Dáil amendments to the Bill that I would need to take further legal advice on the implications of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The airline operating the two flights 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 exemptions were granted for both flights. These exemptions were for the personal weapons of the troops on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​It is proposed that the legislation currently in preparation in my Department, in consultation with the Attorney General's Office, will outline requirements concerning the collaborative working arrangements to apply between the Competent Authority and the various statutory bodies that have roles and expertise in relation to noise management, in particular An Bord Pleanála, Fingal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Partnership Government commits to providing additional capital funding in the order of €100m for various tourism projects, including greenways. I will be seeking to deliver this additional funding in the context of the mid-term review of the Capital Plan this year. Greenways or cycleways, of course, are relevant to many different policy areas and can contribute...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Maintenance (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The role of heavy rail in Ireland's Transport sector is currently under review. Last November, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann launched a public consultation process on the Rail Review Report. The public consultation concluded on 18th January and the NTA is preparing a report about the process which I intend to bring to Government. No decisions on any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 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 implementation 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The Rail Review was published in November 2016 and a public consultation on the report concluded on 18 January.  The purpose of the consultation was to open up a public discussion on the current and future role of rail in Ireland as well as the funding of the rail network and services.  No decisions will be taken on the future of the rail network or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Immigration Controls (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Firstly, I would like to state that I strongly disagree with the policy recently announced by President Trump to temporarily ban travel to the US by nationals of certain countries.  As you know, there is currently a suspension in place for this Executive Order, which is the subject of an appeal at a US Federal Appeals Court and we await the outcome of that appeal. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 32793/16 of 2 November 2016, the planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The position in remains as outlined in response to PQ40916/16. Cavan County Council was provided with over €2m in the period 2007-2014 by my Department in connection with this project under the Strategic Non National Road Grants Scheme in order to bring this 75 km route to preliminary design stage.  Due to budgetary constraints it is not possible to progress...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Bus Éireann is developing plans to address its financial position. The Company is currently loss-making and these losses are not sustainable. In developing its plans, the Company is seeking to ensure a sustainable future for it in the years ahead; however, those plans remain under development and the company are seeking to engage with its employees on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Traffic Acts, the user of a quad bike or scrambler bike in a public place must have insurance, road trax and a driving licence, and must also wear a helmet, with severe penalties under the road traffic laws for not being in compliance with these requirements. Under the Road Traffic Acts, a "public place" means any public road, and any street, road or other place to which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In 2017 we will be investing €355m in public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure. There are a significant number of projects underway and planned to increase capacity on our public transport network.  In 2017 projects such Luas Cross City and 10 minute DART frequencies will help manage the increasing demand on the light rail and heavy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (8 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 implementation of individual road projects, including the N22 Macroom Bypass is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (8 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The Department actively encourages all transport sectors 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), to secure the most suitable funding...