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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1518 to 1520, inclusive, together. ​ Section 1.3 of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) defines an Urban Road and Street as those in an urban area with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less.   Use of the DMURS Manual is mandatory both in the design of new urban road and street schemes as well as in instances...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (17 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 implementation and management of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, in conjunction with the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: From the outset I would like to emphasise that the safety of IRCG staff, volunteers and the public is of primary importance to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS). In recent years, within the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), significant changes in organisational structures, Human Resource deployment and management have taken place. These include IRCG volunteer unit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​One of the main causes of road collisions in Ireland is excessive and inappropriate speed.  The main goal of the penalty point system is to make drivers more aware of unsafe driving behaviour such as speeding and by doing so, improve that behaviour. Following a review of the penalty point system, by my Department, the Road Traffic Act 2014 increased the level of penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware Board fees of State bodies such as Bus Éireann are set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. With effect from the 1 May 2009 the approved fees for the Chairperson and directors of Bus Éireann are €21,600 per annum for the Chairperson and €12,600 for each other board member. The fees paid in any given year are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (17 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: Bus Éireann (17 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: Road Traffic Legislation (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: Article 14 (3) of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations of 1997 (S.I. 182) stated that all pedal cyclists must be driven on a cycle track where one is provided. The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 332) substituted article 14. The new wording in relation to the use of cycle tracks (sub article (4)) states: (4) A pedal cycle shall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have not had any engagement with the group referred to by the Deputy and there are no records in my Department of any engagement by my predecessor with this group either.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1529 and 1573 together. Fáilte Ireland announced the appointment of the New Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday 21st of December 2016.www.failteireland.ie/Utility/News-Library/Failte-Irelan d-Appoints-New-CEO.aspx. The appointment will be effective from the 1st February 2017. As your queries relating to the recruitment process and the matter being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1530 and 1533 together. Under the National Cycle Network (NCN) Funding Programme 2014-2016, €3,458,281 was awarded to Kerry County Council for the construction of the Glenbeigh to Renard greenway.  I understand that this project has experienced significant challenges in terms of costs, planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) established the public bikes scheme in Galway, Cork and Limerick and these are operated in cooperation with the relevant local authorities.   Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development, operation and maintenance of the Leap Card system. The Leap Card has been a tremendous success since its launch in December 2011 with over 2 million cards sold to date. The card which was launched initially in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on bus, heavy rail and light rail services has now been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the granting of local area hackney licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this regard, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: Matters regarding staffing numbers and grades are operational matters for the two tourism agencies.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. Regarding the adequacy and value of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The disposal of the asset referenced by the Deputy required and received the consent of the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 of the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003.  Appropriate processes were undertaken to satisfy the then ministers that the disposal provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have met with the following CEOs or Chairpersons from various Agencies under the remit of my Department: Date Agency Official Met 30/5/16 National Transport Authority Chair & CEO 30/6/16 Dublin Airport Authority Chair & CEO 4/7/16 Córas Iompair Éireann ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have not met with the Rural Transport Network since my appointment as Minister. As the Deputy will be aware, since 2012 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has been assigned responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Patient Transport (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, since 2012 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has been assigned national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme funded by my Department. As I have advised the House previously, the NTA is preparing a report for my Department, in line with the commitment in the...