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Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I would like to take up a couple of the Deputy's points. She is correct in that subvention, costs or an increase in revenue are the only solutions to the problem. I am sure the Deputy realises, as much as anybody else in the House, that the condition of Íarnród Éireann is worse than critical. We have an annual crisis. As a result, I have commissioned the rail review which...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: It was very high but it has been reduced by half, which is a dramatic reduction. I am sure the Deputy is grateful for the saving of at least €4.10, or almost 50%. I am glad I was able to respond to her.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Murphy for bringing this to my attention. I was aware of the changes in fares. I do not know why she picks on poor Bray, which happens to be my own nearest station, for this particular one.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand and will certainly look at the need for consistency all around. The reason this has happened is that various stations have been moved from one zone to another and it is not purely, simply and clinically all a matter of distance. I will pass the message to NTA and see what sort of reply I get. Last week, the National Transport Authority, NTA, published its fares...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this matter with me. He is not the only person who has done so. Many local county councillors have also raised it. The chair of South Dublin County Council's joint policing committee, Councillor Deirdre O'Donovan, was in touch with me about this issue yesterday. I know the Senator will be familiar with Councillor O'Donovan. This is a matter of great...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The answer to the Senator's question is "Yes".

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Renewable Energy Projects (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy may be aware, I recently launched for public consultation a draft national policy framework on alternative fuels infrastructure for transport;  this is with a view to removing any barriers that exist towards greater uptake of low emissions vehicles including hydrogen fuelled vehicles. There are no immediate plans to establish a hydrogen refuelling network, as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Functions (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The statutory provisions in relation to works local authorities can carry out to prevent damage to roads are set out in the following sections of the Roads Act 1993, as amended.  At present no regulations have been made. Section 70(2) of the Roads Act 1993 provides that landowners and occupiers of land must take all reasonable steps to ensure that a tree, hedge and other vegetation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Vehicle registration is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and for the Department of Finance and I understand that the Minister for Finance is responding regarding an identical question submitted by the Deputy concerning this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Data (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. The EU Driver Licensing Directive provides that the date and place of birth be recorded on the driving Licence. This has applied in Ireland and across the EU since 19 January 2013. If a customer has a place of birth within the six counties, their place of birth is recorded as Northern Ireland, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Training (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Particular issues have arisen in relation to certifications purportedly provided under the authority of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. These matters have been the subject of correspondence between my Department and, inter alia, the UK authorities. Arising from the correspondence, which remains open, and its consideration in my Department, a number of meetings with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 316 and 317 together. 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) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Staff (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The terms and conditions of IAG's takeover offer for Aer Lingus, which the previous Government and the vast majority of other shareholders accepted, were outlined in detail in the Offer Document published on 19 June 2015. This included the following forward looking statement in relation to compulsory redundancies: 'Aer Lingus is also committed to the principle that it would not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Rail Services (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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: Dublin Port Tunnel (10 Nov 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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question number 460 (reference no. 33050/16) which I answered on 2 November last. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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 Network (9 Nov 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I have not met with the Taoiseach to specifically discuss road safety and the technology utilised by An Garda Síochána in the enforcement of road traffic legislation. However, my officials regularly brief the Taoiseach on all aspects of road safety and developments in safety technology by my department.  In addition, I continue...