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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (9 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and for securing the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport services.  Funding is provided annually for the renewal of the PSO bus fleet.  Under the Capital Plan funding in excess of...

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

Shane Ross: The Department has no contingent assets.  The position regarding the Agencies under the remit of this Department is a matter for their direct response.  I have forwarded a copy of your question to them for direct reply.  If you have not heard from them within ten working days, please contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Details of the total Exchequer allocations to the relevant Lottery supported subheads are published in the annual Revised Estimates for Public Services. These programmes are only part-funded by the Lottery with the remaining expenditure coming from general Exchequer funding.  The Revised Estimates do not specify the precise amount of National Lottery funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 523 of 21 June 2016, 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 implementation of individual road projects (such as the N15 Blackburn Bridge scheme in Donegal) is a matter for the Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Correspondence (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​A final reply to the Deputy's correspondence referred to regarding intelligent speed apparatus and the ACeart Group was sent by me on 28 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (8 Nov 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. It is my understanding that daa have recently consulted with the local community on the 'Proposal to Change Permitted Operations' regarding their stated intention to seek to change two of the conditions attached to the planning permission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport rests with daa. Matters concerning the number of planes landing and taking off at particular times, day or night, and the purpose of their flight, are operational matters for the Company. Accordingly, I have forwarded your query to daa for their attention...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Expenditure (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister I have responsibility for road policy and the overall funding framework while TII has operational responsibility for the national road network under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As outlined by my predecessor in response to Parliamentary Question No. 695 by Deputy Dooley, in line with its policy remit, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law.  As such, we recognise EU driving licences for exchange purposes.  In the case of licences issued outside the EU, Member States may reach bilateral agreements on exchange.  Some Member States have agreements with the US but many, such as the UK, and Ireland do not. Such bilateral agreements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategy Statements (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The 2016-2019 Statement of Strategy for my Department has been submitted to me for consideration. The Statement will take account of our commitments in the Programme for Partnership Government, including measures to make public transport more accessible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 to 486, inclusive, together. 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. Funding is provided under the Government's Capital Plan for planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may know, my Department is in the process of developing the transport sector's contribution to the National Mitigation Plan.  This will include proposals for a range of measures aimed at supporting a transition to low carbon technologies.  In addition, last week I launched for public consultation a draft national policy framework on alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (8 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Tipperary (including Ardfinnan Bridge on the R665) is the statutory responsibility of Tipperary County Council, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project which I have welcomed as an essential piece of infrastructure that is in the national interest. I understand that daa are continuing to engage with local communities on the North Runway project and have held a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Harbours Act 2015 provides the legislative basis for one of the key recommendations in National Ports Policy, namely that governance of the five Ports of Regional Significance should vest in more appropriate local authority led governance structures. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, as a Port of Regional Significance, is designated under the policy for transfer to Dún...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Expenditure (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I recently met with the Deputy and a number of representatives from the Dún Laoghaire area at their request to discuss issues in connection with Dún Laoghaire Harbour, including possible future  developments at the Harbour. Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is a commercial state company that operates under the Harbours Acts. The company has a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The issues in both companies are separate and must be treated as such by all relevant stakeholders. I am aware that the Labour Court has been asked to consider issues relating to pay in Bus Éireann and aspects of certain working conditions in Iarnród Éireann, while other issues have formed part of previous discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: In light of the many competing priorities within Government and current financial constraints I was pleased that my Department secured additional funding in Budget 2017.  I am particularly pleased that funding for the land transport programme will increase next year by €90m to €1.46 billion with a significant portion of this increase for capital and current spending...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (3 Nov 2016)

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 planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (including the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...