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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the  Deputy to the response to Priority Question Ref. 33006 put down by Deputy Robert Troy on the same issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner.  While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation at present, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary Grant) for LIS should they wish to do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (2 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 the daa is holding regular information sessions in order to keep local communities and other stakeholders informed of progress on this project. It is very important to me that a balance is struck in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (2 Nov 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. Specific focus is being placed on the sectoral areas of electricity generation, the built environment, agriculture and transport. The responsibility for emissions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Startreaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Centres (2 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 these matters. 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: Road Projects Status (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). The commitments in the Fresh Start Implementation Plan were discussed at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 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 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 the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (2 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: Public Transport Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: There are a significant number of projects underway and planned to increase capacity on our public transport network. In the near future projects such as the reopening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel, Luas Cross City and 10 minute DART will help manage the increasing demand on the light rail and heavy rail networks in the Greater Dublin Area. Works have recently been completed on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No 1 (Reference no. 33004) on this matter which I answered earlier today.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As discussed at my recent meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee I am aware that Bus Éireann is considering options designed to address its significant financial losses which result from its commercial Expressway service. The formulation and progression of those plans are a matter for Bus Éireann. I have been consistently clear since assuming office that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Startreaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: Accessibility features are built into all new public transport investment projects from the design stage.  As a very 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 new facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Vessel Safety (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There is already a safety regime in place with regard to basic safety training for all fishers, namely the Fishing Vessels (Basic Safety Training) Regulations of 2001 (S.I. No. 587 of 2001), under which such training is mandatory. Fishers who undergo this training can apply for a Commercial Fishing Training Record Book from BIM. BIM supply this training at their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is a commercial matter for insurance companies, and is based on an assessment of the risks they are willing to accept and adequate provisioning to meet those risks.  These are considered by insurance companies on a case by case basis, but rely on a combination of rating factors such as the age of the driver,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I ​refer the Deputy to my answer to his Priority Question No. 1 (33004) on this matter which I answered earlier today.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 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 road projects 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 concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: The rules on the use of bus lanes are set out in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), as amended.  As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for these regulations and for any amendments to them.  I have no plans to amend the rules on the use of bus lanes at this time.