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

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).In this regard, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the GDA(comprising the counties of Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow) for the period 2016-2035, provides a framework for the planning and...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 was approved by my predecessor, Minister Donohoe, in February 2016.  It includes proposals for two specific bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (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.Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the tourism sector, whereas Tourism Ireland is responsible for overseas marketing of Ireland.  Their expenditures on research and development are internal budgetary decisions and...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 814 and 817 together. As I pointed out in my reply to Question No. 56 on Tuesday last, 19th July, the IASS pension scheme is currently the subject of on-going legal proceedings and I am unable to comment any further on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (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: Sale of Aer Lingus (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​On the 26th of May 2015 it was announced that the previous Government had decided to support IAG's takeover offer for Aer Lingus. The previous Government also decided that the proceeds of any sale would be invested in a new 'Connectivity fund' as a sub-portfolio of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).The offer closed on 2 September 2015 and the Exchequer...

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

Shane Ross: On the 15th of April 2016 the US Department of Transportation published a tentative decision to grant Norwegian Air International (NAI) the foreign air carrier permit required by the airline to operate the proposed Cork to Boston route.  A public consultation on this tentative decision was completed on the 23rd of May. It is now a matter for the US Secretary of Transportation, Anthony...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Jul 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 (including the N8/N25 Dunkettle Interchange ) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...

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

Shane Ross: Elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for setting appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for any particular road under their remit. The Department's Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits reiterates these responsibilities and provides guidance in relation to such. The Guidelines encourage the use by local authorities of the 30 km/h...

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

Shane Ross: This project falls under the remit of the National Transport Authority which has responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.  I am advised by the NTA that the Phoenix Park tunnel is expected to open for services at the end of this year.  I understand that the NTA intends to review the case for additional rail stations...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 822 and 823 together. The delivery of a sustainable and low carbon transport system for Ireland is an important priority for the Government.  The Programme for Partnership Government commits that future investment in our public transport system will uphold the principles of smarter travel. Under the Capital Plan, €100 million is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I have not made any appointments to State or other Boards since my appointment to office.

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

Shane Ross: The following tables indicate the greenway projects funded by my Department since 2011, their locations and the funding allocated in respect of each project. Details of the applications received for Greenway funding since 2011 are being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.Greenway/Cycling project funded National Cycle Network Funding Programme 2012-2013 -...

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

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 development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and securing the provision of public transport services throughout the country including PSO bus services, rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (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 or development of individual projects.  The management and development of the tourist facilities at Malin Head is a matter in the first instance for Donegal County Council. Funding assistance being...

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

Shane Ross: I understand  that an official request to leave the EU has to be put down by the UK under article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Until that moment, the UK will be considered as a full Member State.   My Department has been informed that this means that infrastructure projects involving EU co-funding under the Connecting Europe Facility for...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 832, 837 and 840 together. Section 4 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 contains provisions relating to the development and approval of successive National Mitigation Plans which will incorporate sectorial mitigation measures. The primary objective of each National Mitigation Plan is to specify and adopt the policy measures required...

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

Shane Ross: Every year there is funding made available for the provision and improvement of public transport services. The Deputy will be aware that this year's total Public Service Obligation (PSO) subvention was increased by 13% when compared to last year and the total amount of money being made available to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2016 is €236.6m.It is the...