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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (14 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is the EU's funding instrument for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for the programming period 2014-2020. Funding under CEF is delivered in the form of grants allocated following competitive calls for proposals. As of June 2019, Irish beneficiaries participate in 24 projects and receive €103 million in CEF Transport co-funding, with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (14 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department has, on an ongoing basis, extensive communications with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Local Authorities. The subject of this PQ therefore requires extensive searches of Departmental records. In these circumstances additional time is required over and above the normal timeframe for answering this PQ. It is noted that Standing Order 42A  makes provision for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Fleet (14 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. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: EU Funding (14 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) supports the actions of EU countries to provide material / food assistance to the most deprived.  Funding of €3.8 billion is available via the Fund between 2014 and 2020.  Each Member State has to match this with a minimum of 15% national funding. The total value of the fund in Ireland for the period 2014 to 2020 is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Reviews (13 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department keeps the National Tourism Development Authority Act under review on an on-going basis and amends it where it is deemed appropriate or necessary, including as a result of tourism policy developments.  In this regard, I currently have no proposed amendments to the National Tourism Development Authority Act, which was most recently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 to 207, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Free Travel Scheme comes under the aegis of my colleague, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.  I can confirm that my Department does not share any personal identifying data with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, with the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy MacSharry for raising what is a serious issue. I can assure him that Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority, NTA, have my full support as they seek to improve capacity and increase services on the rail network. That support is evidenced by the increased funding made available in recent years and the increased investment planned in the coming years....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I do not want to trivialise this issue, which is insulting to commuters. I am very keen that the commuters of the entire country, including the commuters in Deputy MacSharry's constituency, are listened to and catered for. One of the things that has happened here, and I am sure Deputy will admit this as well, is that the rail network is a victim of its own success. The numbers pouring onto...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of Clare 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 funded is also a matter for the Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463 and 464 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 nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I welcome any improvements in safety standards to protect vulnerable road users. However, while I am not familiar with all the details of the scheme referred to, there appears to be some misunderstanding regarding its nature.  First of all, it is not a change to the minimum standards for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) that apply in the UK.  These standards are set at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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: Departmental Reports (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to PQ 41572/19 answered on 10/10/2019 and wish to advise that the details provided are unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 to 471, inclusive, together. Ireland traditionally has a liberal aviation policy and remains positively disposed towards the development of competitive air services. In that context, my Department continues to seek to include unrestricted fifth freedoms in any bilateral air services agreement it is in the process of negotiating or with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision of office accommodation for Government Departments. My Department currently has a total of 8 vacant desk spaces in its office accommodation outside of Dublin City. It is anticipated that these desks will be filled in line with normal recruitment procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (12 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. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 477 and 478 together. 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. In light...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 480 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Project Ireland 2040 Capital Tracker by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform provides details of infrastructure projects including transport projects, indicative allocations, current status, project commencement dates and proposed completion dates. It is available at the following link: The individual projects and programmes are subject to compliance with the Public Spending...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As you may be aware, last year, the Cabinet gave approval for publication of a General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 so as to provide for the regulation of rickshaws. Work is underway to advance the drafting of this Bill. Rickshaws can be powered in a number of different ways - pedal powered, pedal-assisted and motorised. This Bill will introduce comprehensive new...