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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Roads Maintenance Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for the question. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each local authority under the Roads Act 1993, as amended, with works funded by local authorities’ own resources supplemented by State road grants. The current arrangements in place regarding retention of local property tax receipts mean that the four Dublin...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Roads Maintenance Funding (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I thought I had specified a fair amount of this already to the Deputy. I will continue. Limited funding is also being made available for road improvement schemes. The national development plan provides specifically for the implementation of 12 road improvement schemes over the next number of years, subject to necessary planning and business case approvals. I am pleased to note that to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  However, under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design, construction and operation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Revenue from overseas visitors to Ireland reached record levels in 2018 and the tourism sector continues to perform strongly this year following 8 consecutive years of growth. Overseas visitor data released by the CSO for the first half of 2019 show that spending in Ireland by overseas visitors was €2,276 million, up 0.3% on the same period in 2018. In Budget 2020, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that the 41 additional InterCity Railcars recently approved by Government will benefit Northern Line commuters, as well as commuters on the Maynooth and Kildare Lines. As the Deputy is aware Government has approved this project which will provide a 34% increase to capacity across the GDA commuter rail network in advance of the much bigger increases which will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (Statutory Instrument Number 495 of 2019) builds on the previous legislation in relation to dangerous overtaking.  These regulations divide the offence of dangerous overtaking to make it a separate offence to dangerously overtake a pedal cyclist.  This will specifically target those drivers who put cyclists at risk....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. I am aware that the NTA has already responded to the Deputy in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design, construction and development stages of individual road projects is a matter for (a)  the relevant road authority (i.e....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I do not have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of public transport services.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design, improvement and upgrading of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware earlier this year  the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) held a public consultation in relation to what is known as the 'Preferred Route'. It followed last year's consultation on then then 'Emerging Preferred Route'. I understand that the NTA and TII are preparing a report of the submissions received during this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: In 2018 I asked Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to manage the development of the Dublin-Galway greenway project which includes the Athlone Castle to Eyre Square section.  Since then progress has been made on certain sections of the route and also on various other matters in relation to the project. For example, the section from Maynooth to Athlone has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Firstly, I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, development and construction of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The organisation and delivery of sport in Ireland is mainly a matter for National Governing Bodies of Sport.  The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Irish Football Association (IFA) are the respective Governing Bodies for soccer on the island.  They are independent and autonomous bodies and any proposals regarding an all-island soccer league would be a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects programme. I am aware that the NTA has engaged in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Government recently approved for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann to proceed with the proposed purchase of 41 additional InterCity Railcars to increase capacity on the rail network.  This additional stock will cost approximately €150 million and is expected to commence entry into service by end 2021. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The operation of the rail network and stations on the network, including any proposals for upgrading of the station referred to by the Deputy, and in the context of plans to facilitate the event referred to, is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 221 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The procurement and or refurbishment of rolling stock is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance who, in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), continue to examine how...