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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Dismissals (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that one Department employee was dismissed in 2019 when their contract was terminated after failing to successfully complete their probation period. No other Department employees were dismissed between 2016 and 2018 or were suspended in this entire period.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. 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 reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being assessed by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA also manages the Accessibility Retrofit Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department has spent €1,310.47 to date this year in respect of bottled water. There has been no expenditure on disposable coffee cups in 2019 by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: In accordance with Section 8 (1) of the FOI Act 2014 the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport published its first publication scheme on 14th April 2016. The scheme was drawn up in line with the model scheme produced by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in late 2015. The Department’s publication scheme has was reviewed in late 2018/early 2019 and a revised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. 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: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Financial information in respect of my Department is published on the Gov.ie website at the following link: The information requested by the Deputy for the years 2016 to 2018 is available at this link: The information for 2019 is being compiled at present and will be available in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The following funding figures are inclusive of both capital and current allocations. The majority of Current spend is on the IRCG Helicopter contract. The bulk of capital expenditure relates to programme spend by the Irish Coast Guard, including provision for a building programme, IT upgrades, vehicle and boat fleet renewal, pollution equipment and maintenance of telecommunications...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Reports (20 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The report to which the Deputy refers is available on the Road Safety Authority's website. It can be found at . I would particularly draw the Deputy's attention to the fact that there has been a slight decline in speeding on urban roads and a similar increase on rural roads. There have also been increases in the proportion of drivers speeding on roads with an 80km/h and 100km/h limit. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days. I would note that continued economic growth and increased employment levels have resulted in demand increases across the public transport network, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area. Accordingly, I am maintaining a strong focus on expanding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 on the implementation of the social partners’ agreement on the Work in Fishing Convention aims to enhance the working and living conditions for fishers working on vessels registered in an EU member state. The Directive implements an Agreement between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Operational matters such as those described by the Deputy are a matter for Iarnród Éireann. In light of the Iarnród Éireann's responsibilities on this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Company for a direct and more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the design, construction and operation of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 (NDP) the main...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Information on household expenditure on public transport can be found in the Household Budget Survey conducted by the Central Statistics Office. The Household Budget Survey is conducted every five years with the primary purpose of providing data for updating the consumer price index. The next round of the survey is due to be conducted in 2020. According to the 2015 Household Budget Survey,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The Deputy may wish to note that, in line with a commitment contained within Project Ireland 2040, my Department will next year commission an evaluation of high-speed rail versus higher speeds on the key inter-city routes. That...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040committed to conducting an independent review of a possible extension to the Western Rail Corridor (WRC). In line with that commitment an external company was commissioned to prepare a financial/economic appraisal and business case on proposals for extending the existing WRC from Athenry to Claremorris. That work is now complete and the business...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including fleet procurement Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services and for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport. I have, therefore, referred...