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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541 and 542 together. 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 securing the provision of public transport services by way of Public Services Obligation (PSO) contracts in respect of services that are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware funding for cycling is made availabIe under a number of different programmes, primarily through the National Transport Authority in recent years; however, my Department retains an element of direct funding through initiatives such as cycle training programmes, Green Schools, Bike Week or the Greenways Strategy. I would note that not all these funding programmes are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: No vacancies exist in the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) at this time. However, I do wish to advise the Deputy of the following: As part of my Department's Work Force Plan, sanction was sought and approval given to recruit an additional Pilot/Inspector for the Air Accident Investigation Unit in 2019. This position was recently advertised through the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Commercial vehicle testing arrangements in Ireland are governed by European directive (EU directive 2014/45). Article 5 of this directive sets down the test due dates for most commercial vehicles and in Ireland we have transposed this into national law via the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations (S.I. 347 of 2013 as amended) A warranty on a vehicle is a...

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

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the vehicle testing arrangements. 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 Improvement Schemes (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 planning, design and construction 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: Public Transport Fares (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 to 551, inclusive, together. 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services and is best placed to respond to the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The person (details supplied) was not an employee of my Department at the time this service was given. The person was an employee of one of bodies under the aegis of my Department who determined the terms and conditions of employment, including the pension scheme. It is a matter for the body concerned (Fáilte Ireland) to confirm the employee's service including the pensionability of...

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the granting of SPSV licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the rail network and stations on the network including the development of any new stations, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I am aware there has been some confusion since Budget 2020 in relation to announcements made in relation to expenditure on active travel related programmes. The €114million referred to by the Deputy and announced as part of Budget 2020 comprised two elements - - €91million toward active travel related programmes - €23million toward greenways. Since announcement of Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (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 responsibility for the planning, design and development of greenway projects funded through the NTA. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (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 the establishment of the office referred to by the Deputy and I can confirm that office has now been established. ...

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

Shane Ross: As the 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), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (19 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The commencement of new air services is a commercial decision for airlines, in consultation with airports and other relevant agencies. Ireland's National Aviation Policy, published by my Department in 2015, details our commitment to increasing our air connectivity. In that context, my department has sought to engage bilaterally with the aeronautical authorities of Japan over the past...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the improvement, upgrading, maintenance, including the distribution of funds, for individual national road projects is...

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 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. Applications for funding under the Department's Safety Improvement Scheme are invited on an annual...

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 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...