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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is a matter for the local authorities in which I have no role or power to intervene.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to noise control along the heavy rail network are operational issues for Iarnród Éireann and I have no function in such matters. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including new Metro North. I am advised by the NTA that there is very little scope to accelerate the Metro North project.  At present, it is expected that construction will commence in 2021 with a view to delivery...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Programmes (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​There is a  CEF-transport call presently  open  which closes today, 7th Feburary 2017. I understand a number of applications from or involving Irish organisations are being made under this call. These applications relate to Irish organisations participating in the Single European Skies Air Management Research (SESAR), Intelligent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The overall objective of my Department's online motor tax service  is that the facility to renew motor tax online should cover as wide a range of motor tax transactions as possible and the Department is always keen to explore the potential for including more 'complex' online applications for a small number of vehicles which include small public service vehicles. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: Exchequer spending to end 2014 on the DART Underground Tunnel project amounted to €44.4 million, most of which related to design, planning and railway order costs. As the Deputy is aware, the Government decided in September 2015 that the original proposal for the tunnel should be redesigned and work is underway on that at present. ​The work and costs...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coras Iompair Éireann (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 655 and 656 together. The issues raised are matters for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive responses within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to Licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I have not met with the person referred to by the Deputy in relation to the regulation of rickshaws. Dáil Éireann voted to provide for the regulation of rickshaws, by way of an Amendment proposed by  Deputy Imelda Munster, during its consideration of the Road Traffic Bill 2016, now the Road Traffic Act 2016. I subsequently explained to the Seanad...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) recently held a public consultation process to start a national debate on the current and future role of rail transport in Ireland. The public consultation was launched with the publication of a Rail Review 2016 report- which examined the funding required to support the heavy rail network now and into the future- together...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: In general terms, my policy objective is to ensure that with an accessible, integrated, well-funded, high quality and efficient transport system, public transport becomes a viable and popular alternative to travel by car. In terms of policy priorities, as the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to reviewing public transport policy so as to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Bus Éireann have an acting CEO in situ. Should a new CEO be appointed, this will be done in line with Government policy as set out in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The terms and conditions of such appointment are subject to my approval given with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Remit (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am very much aware of the important interaction between land use planning and transport planning. They are inherently linked and are mutually reinforcing. At present, in making a regional spatial and economic strategy, a Regional Assembly is required to consult the planning authorities within the region. However, within the Greater Dublin Area, there is a further statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Under section 50 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory power to determine if a public service obligation is to be applied in respect of any public passenger transport service. If the NTA makes such a determination then it must enter into a public services contract with the relevant operator and that contract must comply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Cleggan Volunteer Coast Guard Unit, which is designated as a shoreline search unit, is currently operating out of an old Coast Guard station, traditionally designated as a Rocket House. The Coast Guard, which is a Division of my Department, is committed to securing a more suitable base or site, on which to situate the local unit. My Department has requested the Office of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My officials have been engaging with Sport Ireland on various elements of the proposed second phase of the National Indoor Arena, including the Cost Benefit Analysis for the project.  Any proposal to proceed with the second phase will be subject in the normal way to the availability of capital funding.  The question of funding for the second phase of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. The NTA is preparing a report for my Department, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, examining the way in which existing routes can be made more sustainable and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (2 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of a local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be...