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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department provides funds to Irish Rail for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network nationwide.  Funding was provided under the Railway Safety Programme (RSP) between 1999-2013.  Approximately €100m was spent per annum for the duration of the 15 year programme. In 2014 the RSP was replaced by the Multi Annual Infrastructure Manager Contract...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (26 Oct 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 Macroom bypass) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: Funding has been made available under the Government's Capital Plan "Building on Recovery Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021" for planning, design and construction of new Metro North.  Funding in the initial years of the Capital Plan is for planning and design work with construction expected to commence in 2021 with a view to delivering the project by 2026/2027. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The Phoenix Park Tunnel project will facilitate the operation of direct train services from the Kildare line into Connolly, Tara, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations. The project falls under the remit of the NTA which has responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.  I am advised by the NTA that the physical works...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 to 184, inclusive together. As the Deputy is aware, my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport outlines a number of key principles for land transport investment proposals. Included among these principles is the need to maintain and renew strategically important elements of the existing network, as well as the need to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Oct 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 not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The IAA CEO Mr. Eamonn Brennan was appointed to that position on 1st January 2003.  He was subsequently awarded a further contract in 2008 by the Board of the IAA. That contract operates on an annual rolling basis with a twelve month termination clause and continues to form the basis of Mr. Brennan's employment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: Trailers are classified according to their Design Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW) which includes the weight of the trailer and the maximum manufacturer specified load it can carry. Under current road traffic regulations it is the responsibility of vehicle owners to ensure that both the towing vehicle and trailer are mechanically sound, fit for purpose, and compliant with road traffic legislation....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​On the 1st July, 2016 I announced the award of c.€2.5m to Kildare County Council and Meath County Council to construct sections of the Galway to Dublin Greenway within Kildare and Meath. Kildare County Council has been awarded c.€740,000 and I understand that work has commenced on the project and the section of the Galway to Dublin Greenway in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 Oct 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)  under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 554 and 555 together. I refer to page 178 of the 2017 Expenditure Report which provides an overall breakdown of my Departments allocation for 2017. The total Land Transport allocation of €1,458,088,000 includes an allocation to Public Transport of €630,667,000.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (25 Oct 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 operation 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the driver testing 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: Site Acquisitions (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The provision of car parking facilities is ultimately a matter for the relevant local authority working closely with An Garda Síochána to ensure that cars are parked in a safe and legal manner The NTA has responsibility for the implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  In the NTA's Transport Strategy for the GDA for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 562 and 577 together. I understand that the issue raised has been considered.  My Department responded with a clear position some time ago and regards the matter concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 564 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Kildare (such as the L6048) is the statutory responsibility of Kildare 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 works to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area  is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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. As regards the proposed Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road Scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Fees (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Fees for driving licences are set in regulations for which I have responsibility.  The Road Safety Authority is correct in pointing out that there is no fee for a driving licence renewal over the age of 70. However, given the cost associated with the medical report, I can understand how this could be perceived as unfair or cause confusion. The requirements to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: There has been no statutory delegation of functions to Minister of State O'Donovan. The Minister of State was allocated general responsibility for sport, with a particular focus on: - the Sports Capital Programme; - the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme; - engagement with Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships in relation to -...