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

Shane Ross: The haulage sector plays an important role in our economy and I recognise that it faces particular difficulties in the context of Brexit.  My Department has maintained close contact with road haulage stakeholders in the context of Brexit and continues to work with the industry representative bodies to keep hauliers and businesses informed of developments, in keeping...

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: Rail Network Expansion (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I have previously informed the Deputy that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing operating network.  That objective is supported by the significantly enhanced funding now available to support that network as evidenced by the approximate 23% increase in Exchequer funding provided in 2019.  The Deputy is also...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the public consultation on e-scooters and other forms of powered personal transporters closed on 1st November. My Department received more than 500 submissions and officials are currently going through them with the aim of producing a report. I have been informed that this report will be submitted to me for my consideration next month. I will not be making any decision...

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

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Project Ireland 2040 provides significantly enhanced funding levels for our rail network which will expand its capacity, improve line journey speeds and lead to a better passenger experience across an improved network. As I recently informed the Deputy, key to this improvement is the increased funding being made available under the Infrastructure Manager...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The operation and provision of services on the rail network are matters for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, and the company and the National Transport Authority (NTA) continue to examine how best to source additional rolling stock as...

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

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040 is the Government’s overarching long-term strategy for the development of Irish society. Transport has a key enabling role to play in delivering this strategy and PLUTO will help to ensure that transport investment is aligned with and supports the ten National Strategic Outcomes. The National Development Plan, published in February 2018 at the launch of Project...

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

Shane Ross: The numbers using public transport have increased in recent years with a 6% increase recorded in 2018 across the State supported services of bus, rail and light rail. These passenger increases reflect a growing population, a strong economy and an increase in the amount of public transport services being made available through the various operators. Those increased services have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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.  Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction, including the...

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

Shane Ross: The Ireland's Hidden Heartlands tourism experience brand was launched last year.  I am satisfied with progress being made by Fáilte Ireland and I believe that the area has great potential for further development. As a tourism experience brand, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands benefits from a broad programme of Fáilte Ireland supports.  These supports...

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my replies to Priority Questions Nos 3 and 5 which I answered earlier.

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

Shane Ross: While the substance of this judgment was made clear in advance by the judge, the formal judgment on was issued only on 19 November.  I am taking legal advice and will analyse the implications carefully before deciding on an appropriate response. 

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The maintenance, renewal and operation of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this...

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

Shane Ross: In 2018, 9,824 drivers received court disqualifications, of which 1,052 driving licences were surrendered. Of these disqualifications, 5,324 drivers had no Irish licence to surrender due to having a foreign licence (202), having no driving licence (2,962), having an expired driving licence (2,093) or having a licence exchanged abroad (67). 1,526...

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority, 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 is also a matter for the...

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

Shane Ross: My Department recently carried out a two month public consultation on e-scooters and other forms of powered personal transporters. This consultation concluded on 1st November and in excess of 500 submissions were received. My officials are currently going through the submissions with a view to compiling a report and recommendations for next steps. Any issues pertaining to legislation or...

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

Shane Ross: REPLY TO FOLLOW

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response which issued to Oral PQ 48179: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System Offences (21 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 provides for the recording of driving licence details in such cases in order to ensure that the record of the conviction can be connected to a licence record and the appropriate penalty points endorsed on that record. That section provides that the presiding judge shall require the person to produce his or her driving licence or learner permit...

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

Shane Ross: As I have previously outlined to you on 9th July, 23rd July, and 17th October 2019, proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on...