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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Capital Plan published in September 2015 outlined proposed transport investment priorities to 2022. I understand that the transport element of the plan was framed by the conclusions reached in my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport. This report highlighted the importance of maintenance and renewal of transport infrastructure together with targeted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 72 on 19 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The Western Arc is not a concept in the TEN-t regulations.  Project promoters within the approved network can apply for TEN-t co-funding through calls for proposals for projects from the EU Commission under the Connecting Europe Facility for transport. In accordance with the committment in the Programme for Government, a submission is being prepared to send to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 55 on 19 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Responsibility for the development and operation of the Leap Card integrated ticketing system is a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Leap card was launched initially in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on Dublin Bus, DART and Commuter Rail, and Luas light rail services. The scheme has since been extended to Bus Éireann services in the GDA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). I understand that the proposed bridge linking the South Docks with Poolbeg Peninsula forms part of the Docklands Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) planning scheme. It is also proposed under the Dublin City Centre Transport Study...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: UK Referendum on EU Membership (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Great Britain has consistently been Ireland's most important source market for visits to Ireland, with just over 3.5 million visits in 2015. CSO figures for the period January to May 2016 show further strong performance from the GB market with growth in visit numbers of over 15.7%, when compared with the same period of 2015. Tourism Ireland, the agency responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 789 and 790 together. The improved viability of the hotel sector is very welcome not least because it is a large employer and significant contributor to the economy.  Having survived difficult times, accommodation providers are entitled to a fair return on investment, but increasing returns must be done at an appropriate rate and in a sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​In June 2011, the Government approved the incremental development of facilities at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown.  Significant progress has been made since then on the delivery of facilites at the Campus. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and operation of the National Sports Campus. I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy will be aware, the National Physical Activity Plan was launched in January 2016 under the Healthy Ireland Framework.  A cross-sectoral group has been established to implement the Plan and the first meeting of the group took place on 27 June.  As with the working group that developed the Plan, the Implementation Group will be co-chaired by my Department and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: A consultation day with a range of sports stakeholders was held last November as the first step in the development of the new National Sports Policy.  Following this, my officials drafted a detailed Public Consultation Document which addresses and raises questions across a wide range of policy areas relevant to sport.  I intend to publish the Public Consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 795 and 797 to 802, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 202 on 29 June 2016 on this matter. There is no material change in the position since that date. I understand that a reply issued to the Deputy from Sport Ireland on 13 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (21 Jul 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 has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy and it is not involved in the management of individual projects.  The administration of the Wild Atlantic Way Passport is a matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with An Post. Accordingly, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Road Safety Strategy (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​A feasibility study on action 94 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020 was carried out in 2013.  This study concluded that the advantages of a detailed engineering investigation, by a separate engineering inspectorate, after each fatal collision, were not apparent (and in fact identified a number of potential disadvantages in relation to e.g. possible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I am aware that ​Fáilte Ireland has commissioned two reports on the impact of the VAT reduction on the tourism industry, one in 2013 and another in 2014.  I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard.  Please contact my private office if you do not hear from them within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (21 Jul 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: Rail Passengers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The information the Deputy seeks is publicly available through either the National Transport Authority's Rail Statistics for Ireland 2016 publication (Statistical Bulletin Number :02/2016) which is available to view on their website www.nationaltransport.ieor through the Statbank Ireland section of the Central Statistics Office's website, www.cso.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Passengers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department produces an annual publication known as Transport Trends which, among other information, provides a breakdown of the annual usage of both the Red and Green Lines over the period 2007 to 2014 and which is publicly available to view via the 'Publications' section on my Department's website, www.dttas.ie. Unfortunately at the time of...