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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (19 Jan 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. The Company's difficulties stem from its commercial Expressway services which are not subsidised by the taxpayer and operate in competition with other non-subsidised operators. Last week I met with the Chair of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (19 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. Furthermore, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (19 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (19 Jan 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. Last week I met with the Chair of the Company who briefed me on the very serious situation the Company faces. The Chair indicated that an invitation would issue shortly to trade unions to commence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289 to 292, inclusive, together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Based on the recommendations in the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study undertaken by the NTA, the Government decided in 2015 that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (19 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: An extensive programme of engagement with all other EU Governments and the EU institutions, including the Commission's Brexit Negotiations Task Force, is under way. This engagement is being intensified in 2017. While I have not yet had the opportunity to do so, the Taoiseach and other Ministerial colleagues have and will be engaging with their EU counterparts over coming weeks...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: If the Deputy gives me the judgment, I will certainly ask my officials to look at it and to see what are the implications. I accept there appears to be a problem. People are not just raising it for the good of themselves or to pander to a group because it is coming from all areas. I will examine it seriously to see if we can address it. I have made some commitments to at least one...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Traffic Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Ellis for introducing this subject to the Dáil again. I am impressed by one thing, that is, the frequency with which this has occurred. It persuades me that there is genuine concern about it and that there is obviously a problem. I have received queries on the matter during Topical Issues, through questions and in the Seanad as well. The queries tend to come through...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coras Iompair Éireann (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: EU Regulation 1370/2007 is the overarching legal framework governing the award of, and payment for, public transport services. This EU Regulation is supplemented here in Ireland by the statutory powers afforded to the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. The Annex to the EU Regulation establishes the rules applicable to the compensation paid...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The UK will remain a full  Member State until it formally exits the EU. There will be no impact on current projects where applications under TEN-T have been approved by the European Commission. The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Irish Government's commitment to the A5 is as set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: As part of my Department's analyses of the impact of the exit of the UK from the EU, it is assessing both risks and opportunities that may arise. This includes potential risks and opportunities under TEN-T. However, the current TEN-T regulations and the infrastructure designated as part of the Comprehensive Network, such as Rosslare Port and the connecting rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My understanding is that no road schemes are currently in receipt of TEN-T or INTERREG 111A/IVA funding from the EU. TII has advised that it made a preliminary application in December 2016 notifying its intention to apply in 2017 for funding for the M50 Variable Speed Limit project.  I am advised by TII that even if this application is successful, no monies would be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The review of the capital plan announced as part of the Budget is expected to commence in the first half of this year. Transport will be a major priority in the review. Decisions on the transport elements of the capital will be announced when review is complete.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Planning Issues (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines issued by the then Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 are aimed at aligning road planning and policy and development planning.  The Guidelines were, I understand, prepared by the then Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I am not aware of any such review of the services in question. ​These services form part of the Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus network which Bus Éireann operates under contract with the National Transport Authority (NTA). Following an NTA -led review of public transport services in 2015 in County Kerry, Bus Éireann announced a number of bus service improvements and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the boards and management of the two tourism agencies - Tourism Ireland in regard to overseas tourism marketing and Fáilte Ireland in regard to regional tourism development and domestic tourism promotion. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to both Tourism Ireland and Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (18 Jan 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. Last week I met with the Chair of the Company who briefed me on the very serious situation the Company faces and how the Board is resolved to address the situation and to restore the company to a sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: This issue was raised with me earlier this week and I understand there have been some recent incidents in relation to 'stone throwing'. Transdev, the Luas operator, is working with local community groups in relation to the issue. Anti-social behaviour is first and foremost a matter for Transdev as the Luas operator in conjunction with, as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Investigations (18 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The cost incurred to the exchequer on the Moran Inquiry (Rio Olympic Games Ticketing) to end of December 2016 was €9,200. Final costs are expected to be substantially higher.