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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is currently running a public consultation on rail in Ireland. It was launched with the publication of the Rail Review 2016 - which the NTA undertook in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann - together with an NTA consultation document "The Role of Rail in Ireland and Funding its Delivery".  Both documents are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, the Rail Review has recently been published and a public consultation on the report has been launched.  The purpose of the consultation exercise is to open up a public discussion on the current and future role of rail in Ireland as well as the funding of the rail network and services.  The public consultation process is open until 18th...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project.  I welcomed daa's announcement in April that they intended to proceed with the project but I have also stated on a number of occasions that it is vital that a balance is struck between the delivery of infrastructure and interests of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, the Government recognises the importance of public transport and is committed toward its further development within the context of available funding.  That's why the Programme for Partnership Government provides for a full review of public transport policy to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: On 22 September last, I announced details of the manner in which EU Regulation 598/2014, on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions  is to be implemented in Ireland. As I previously explained, this will require the introduction of a Statutory Instrument, which I envisage will be completed by the end of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: Accessibility features are built into all new public transport investment projects from the design stage.  For instance, as a new component of Ireland's rail infrastructure, the entire Luas system has been designed to enable full accessibility.  By contrast, however, Ireland's heavy rail network is considerably older and, while...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: In order for Ireland to effectively and equitably contribute to the EU emissions reduction commitments, an ambitious low-carbon development strategy, the National Mitigation Plan, is currently being developed. In the Plan, specific focus is being placed on the sectorial areas of electricity generation, the built environment, agriculture and transport. While responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme, my Department provides funding to the NTA for the seven local authorities in the GDA for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1 which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: I have been consistently clear since assuming office that issues relating to pay and conditions in any particular State owned company under my Department's aegis are a matter for discussion and agreement between the employer and the employees. ​I am aware that Bus Éireann is considering options designed to address its significant financial losses which result from its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The Rail Review has recently been published and a public consultation on the report has been launched.  The purpose of the consultation exercise is to open up a public discussion on the current and future role of rail in Ireland as well as the funding of the rail network and services.  The public consultation process is open until 18th January and no decisions will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The Smarter Travel policy document set out the building blocks for a low carbon transport sector through the achievement of certain key goals, namely to reduce overall travel demand, maximise the efficiency of the transport network, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, reduce transport emissions and improve accessibility to transport. As the Deputy may be aware, the targets set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Licensing of public bus passenger services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.  Part 2 of this Act deals with licensing of public bus passenger services, including those in rural areas, and requires the NTA to review the operation of Part 2, at least every five...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Conventions (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, known as the BWM Convention was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at a Diplomatic Conference held in London on 13th February 2004.The Convention aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another, by establishing standards and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Dec 2016)

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 national road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with local authorities....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered bus services.  In line with its statutory authority, and following a public consultation process, the NTA announced in December 2013 that some 10% of routes currently operated by Dublin Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I presume the Deputy's question is in the context of the Rail Review 2016. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is currently running a public consultation on rail in Ireland.  It was launched over two weeks ago with the publication of the Rail Review 2016 - which the NTA undertook in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann - together with an NTA consultation document...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including new Metro North. The decision to proceed with new Metro North followed consideration of the Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study and the NTA's recommendations on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: In response to some concerns - primarily of a safety nature - both Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) obtained legal advices in relation to their respective powers to regulate pedal-powered rickshaws. Discussions have recently taken place, between DCC and the NTA, who have agreed a proposed approach to regulating pedal-powered rickshaws, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (7 Dec 2016)

Shane Ross: Officials in my Department continue to have regular liaison and discussions with the Attorney General's Office in relation to the drafting of the Statutory Instrument to implement Regulation 598/14 in relation to airport noise management.  I envisage the drafting will be finalised by the end of the year or early in the new year. I...