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Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I am committed to ensuring rural Ireland will maintain an appropriate level of public transport connectivity. That is why I met the National Transport Authority, NTA, a few weeks ago to inform myself better of its statutory powers and track record in this regard. I was reassured by what it had to state. It will not be found wanting if routes and services are changed. The Government stands...

Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The company's school transport services are operated by it under an administrative agreement with the Minister of Education and Skills. The company operates 23 intercity and inter-regional routes under the Expressway brand. Passenger journeys on Expressway services account for approximately 10% of the company's total passenger journeys in a given year. These routes are operated on a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I take it that the Deputy is referring primarily to the owners and users of pleasure craft.  There are no current requirements for such owners and users to complete a course of instruction or hold a licence to operate such craft.  However, it is recommended that a person taking to the water should undertake appropriate training for the type of craft being used.  As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 697 and 702 together. The requirements in relation to the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (lifejackets/buoyancy aids) on pleasure craft are set out in the Pleasure Craft Regulations of 2005 (S.I. No. 921 of 2005), as amended by S.I. No. 349 of 2012. The master or owner of a pleasure craft must ensure that there are sufficient suitable Personal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 and 701 together. My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP. Budget 2017 provided for a €2 million increase in funding to this Programme this year, which is part...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. The Programme for Government commitment is to provide an additional €10 million over the lifetime of the Capital Plan to support the four regional airports which of course includes Waterford Airport, along with the airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock and Kerry.  These airports are already being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and securing the provision of public transport passenger services.  The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel Link in November 2016 has allowed train services on the Kildare line to directly access stations in the city centre including Connolly, Tara, Pearse...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) over the next two decades.  The need to address urban congestion was a key element in the development of the strategy.  The NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I recognise that there is considerable evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin region, with growing traffic levels on many of the region's roads and streets. The increase in the number in employment has impacted on transport through the beginning of a recovery in public transport numbers, but also through increased car use and re-emergence of peak period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic Act 2016 of December 2016 includes provisions regarding drug driving, provisions to give effect to an agreement with the UK on mutual recognition of driver disqualifications, and creates a new option for local authorities to impose a special speed limit of 20km/h in built-up areas.  In the last six months, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) held a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Details of the initial national road grant allocations to local authorities are outlined in the 2017 national road grant allocation booklet which is available in the Dáil Library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (31 Jan 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 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 local authorities....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads (including the junction of the N3 and the L7031 at Murmod Cross, Virginia, Co. Cavan), is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I explained in the response to which the Deputy refers, negotiations on arrangements for exchange of driving licences are handled on behalf of the State by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I understand from the RSA that an agreement with British Columbia is very close to being finalised.  However, it is not possible at this point to give a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. An accessible public transport system is of fundamental importance and improved access is one of the statutory objectives of the National Transport Authority. Accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and newer systems such as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard as a division of my Department has the delegated responsibility for maritime Search and Rescue. The Coast Guard provides maritime Search and Rescue through its three Rescue Co-ordination Centres, and dedicated search and rescue units. These Search and Rescue Units are comprised of the Search and Rescue helicopters and Coast Guard Volunteer Units.  Search and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As you know the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, such as the R704 Listern road widening scheme, is the statutory responsibility of Kilkenny 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.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads (including the junction of the N3 and the L7031 at Murmod Cross, Virginia, Co. Cavan), is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (31 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licensing of wheelchair accessible vehicles, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. On the issue of the cost of motor insurance, as I advised the Deputy in reply to his Question No. 279 on 19th January...