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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (26 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 provides the statutory basis for the award of 'direct award public service contracts'. 'Direct award public service contracts' are contracts awarded to Bus Átha Cliath and Bus Éireann in line with section 52 of the Act in relation to their respective geographic areas...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address this matter which is a priority for him and others in the region. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including the western relief road in Carrigaline, is a statutory function of the local authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Lombard for his contribution. He has made a very strong case, which I will take into consideration. I will bear in mind the representations he has made this morning in the context of the capital review.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coras Iompair Éireann (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested is publicly available through the published accounts of the CIÉ Group and its subsidiary companies.  However in order to assist the Deputy I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Road Projects Status (25 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 road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: With regard to the registration and entry into service of newly imported motor vehicles in Ireland, Ireland's European Communities (Road Vehicles: Entry into Service) Regulations 2009 – S.I. 157 of 2009 give effect to the requirements set out in Directive 2007/46/EC (as amended) on vehicle type approval, and to each of the separate EU Directives and Regulations in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Government has been very clear on Ireland's priorities in the preparing for the UK exit from the EU. These are: - economic and trading arrangements, - the Northern Ireland Peace Process including border issues, - the common travel area, and - the future of the European Union. In her speech last week, Prime Minister May highlighted the closeness of the relationship between Britain and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: As you know the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, such as the Athy Distributor Road, is the statutory responsibility of Kildare 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.  The Capital Plan 2016-2021 provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (25 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 road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 to 274, inclusive, together. 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 operation of individual roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.   Furthermore, the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (25 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Mayo is the statutory responsibility of Mayo 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I congratulate Senator Warfield on his first Commencement matter. There is a tradition that one cannot be interrupted when one is making one's first speech on any issue in both these Houses.I will be as helpful as I can, but I think there are one or two misconceptions about the Genealogical Society of Ireland's premises, and I will try to put one or two of those to rest today. I would like...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I do not want to be unsympathetic. I am very sympathetic to what the Senator is saying, as I have already outlined in the other House or at a joint committee meeting. I am very supportive of the great work which has been done by the Genealogical Society of Ireland. The trouble is that the harbour company is a commercial outfit and is obliged to run itself as such. It has, as I think...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Aviation Issues (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Noone for raising this very important matter. It is a creative, left-field suggestion, which is the kind response that we need to the Brexit issue because it responds in a way which at least acknowledges markets overseas, the need to service and recognise them immediately, and the need to recognise opportunities. I am aware that the Ireland Israel Business Network has been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Cork City (including Stoneridge est, Blarney Road) is the statutory responsibility of Cork City 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.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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 a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have discussed calls to legislate for the Irish Coast Guard in the House on previous occasions.  The IRCG was established by Government Decision in 1990, initially as the Irish Marine Emergency Service, the name was later changed to the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) in 2000, and the division was subsequently transferred from the Department of the Marine to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (24 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: Accessibility improvements to public transport services are being advanced in the context of my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, Transport Access for All. The plan sets out a series of policy objectives and targets for accessible public transport across all modes and significant progress has been achieved in recent years. Measures to provide for full...