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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 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 works on individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 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 securing the provision of public transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bikes Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes. Noting the National Transport Authority's statutory responsibilities in relation to cycling and cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (5 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 development and implementation of public transport infrastructure including the provision of bus infrastructure throughout the State. While I am aware there is ongoing liaison between the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (5 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 securing the provision of public transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the issue raised is, in the first instance, an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, which has responsibility for air traffic control in Irish airspace, I have referred the Deputy's question to it 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: Road Network (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by the Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads and as such periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. It is a matter for Meath County Council to decide whether to make a submission regarding the re-classification of the R132. Any such request would be considered as part of the periodic review process.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Project Ireland 2040provides significantly enhanced funding levels for our rail network which will expand its capacity, improve line journey speeds and lead to a better passenger experience across an improved network. Key to this improvement is the increased funding being made available under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contractor IMMAC. The IMMAC is the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (5 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 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: Rail Network (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I have previously informed the Deputy that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing operating network. That objective is supported by the significantly enhanced funding now available to support that network as evidenced by the approximate 23% increase in Exchequer funding provided in 2019. The Deputy is also aware from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As the Deputy is aware Project Ireland 2040provides funding for appraisal, planning and design of LUAS network expansions to Bray, Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Issues relating to staff are day to day internal HR matters for the port companies concerned. As such, I have referred the Deputy's Question to all the State port companies for direct response. Please contact my Office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Human Trafficking (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I have not met with the Minister for Justice and Equality to discuss the issue of migrant smuggling.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Reaching bilateral agreements on the exchange of foreign driving licences between two countries can take time as the agreements can be made only when the relevant authorities in each jurisdiction have studied and compared the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that they are compatible. The Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and Alberta, Canada on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: There is no upper age limit for obtaining a driving licence for any category of vehicle, including buses, provided that the relevant medical report by a registered medical practitioner accompanies the application.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Earlier this year I allocated €40m in 2019 to ten greenways projects across the country. These allocations, combined with existing projects such as the Dublin to Galway project, account for the bulk of the funding over the years 2019 to 2021 and I have no plans at this stage for a funding round for the construction of new greenways in 2020. At the appropriate stage I will consider...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 914 and 915 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 responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (5 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 development and implementation of public transport infrastructure including the provision of bus infrastructure throughout the State. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 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, construction and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...