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

Shane Ross: Research shows that there is low awareness of Ireland's county boundaries among potential overseas visitors, indicating that expenditure on marketing an individual county to consumers in overseas markets would be unlikely to provide an adequate return on investment.  The tourism agencies are instead developing and promoting tourism propositions of scale (e.g. the Wild...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​​The National Transport Authority's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) for the period 2016 - 2035, which was approved and published earlier this year, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme which will provide DART services as far north as Drogheda, to Hazelhatch on the Kildare Line, and to Maynooth in the west and to the M3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry Regulation (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​While I am not aware of the practice mentioned by the Deputy in this question, motor insurance is essentially a private transaction between the insured person and the insurance company. Unfortunately, as such I have no role in the matter.

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

Shane Ross: ​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 you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: ​Issues relating to the licensing of bus passenger services are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA). Therefore, I have referred the question to the NTA for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (3 Nov 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 at EU airports, is to be implemented in Ireland. This will require the introduction of a Statutory Instrument, which it is envisaged will be completed by the end of this year....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (3 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 is continuing to engage with local communities and have held a number of meetings with representative groups and individuals since the company announced that it was proceeding with the...

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

Shane Ross: Inclining experiments, referred as "tests" in this question, are organised and carried out by a vessel owner or a consultant acting on his or her behalf. The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department routinely attends onboard vessels during safety surveys in order to witness such inclining experiments to attest to their conduct being in line with prescribed regulations. In relation to...

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

Shane Ross: While I have not met trade unions I have received representations submitted by them on behalf of their members.  As discussed at my recent meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee I am aware that Bus Éireann is considering options designed to address the financial losses resulting from its commercial Expressway service; the formulation and progression of those plans are a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As I indicated at the Oireachtas Committee on Transport on 5 October last, I have received a copy of the Rail Review conducted by the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail, which examines the funding parameters required to support our rail network now and into the future. I have already stated that I will bring the report to Cabinet and then immediately arrange for its publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I do not accept the Deputy's assertion about the GDA Transport Strategy's impact on carbon emissions.  In fact the Strategy - which was prepared by the National Transport Authority and approved by my predecessor earlier this year - commits to promoting transport options that will reduce carbon emissions. Various policies related to climate change, carbon...

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

Shane Ross: ​As I discussed with the Deputy at a recent meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport I believe that increased subvention funding can assist in the delivery of improved public transport services Budget 2017 has allocated an additional €31 million to public transport services (PSO and rural transport) when compared with this year's allocation. It is a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection.  It provides free travel for those with eligibility on the main public and private transport services which includes road, rail and ferry. There are currently approximately 853,000 customers with direct eligibility with an annual allocation of €80 million. In 2012, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Funding for the development of cycling infrastructure is provided under a number of different programmes in my Department.  In 2016, €23.2m is being provided under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme and a further sum of €13.5m is being provided under the Regional Cities programme for the implementation...

Other Questions: EU Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I would like to reassure the Deputy on several counts. First, on the issue of whether the regulation will be discussed by the House and whether it will be implemented by statutory instrument or primary legislation, it is expected that we will have a result on this by the end of the year if a statutory instrument is the only course forward. We are in negotiations and talks with the Attorney...

Other Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: What the Deputy has said is true. It would be a great pity if preparation was not made for metro north coming to Dublin Airport but that provision is being made. As I stated, the plans are advanced and a specific area has been set to one side. This is bearing in mind that Dublin Airport is experiencing a strong and sustainable return to growth. Traffic in 2015 alone grew by 15%, from 21.7...

Other Questions: Airport Development Projects (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: We will do what we can for the Deputy. As he probably knows, the National Transport Authority, NTA, has commenced initial work on the design and planning stages of the scheme, in collaboration with TII. The key objective of this first phase will be to determine the route alignment. Thereafter, the NTA will prepare a detailed business case for the project based on more detailed design and...

Other Questions: EU Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The new EU Regulation No. 598/2014 stipulates that competent authorities must be independent of any organisation that could be affected by noise related measures at an airport but it specifically allows for that independence to be achieved through a functional separation model. This option for member states in implementing the EU regulation is a recognition of the differing administrative...

Other Questions: Dublin Airport Authority (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I thank the Deputy for the question, which is on the same lines as many others which have come through today. There is great concern and enormous interest in the area. All Deputies in the area are feeling the anxiety and distress of the residents of the area affected by the noise of Dublin Airport and the prospects ahead. Given the differing geographical and environmental...

Other Questions: Dublin Airport Authority (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I have met a large number of these residents and I would be happy to meet a large number more of them and hear what they have to say. I would like to see the evidence the Deputy has, if she can produce it, to support her statement that aircraft are being enticed to use Dublin Airport at night. If it is true on a massive scale I will examine it. I have not seen such evidence. I am led to...