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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2020 (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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including bus fleet procurement. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 975 to 978, inclusive, together. The information sought by the Deputy will require an extensive examination of a very large volume of records to cover the period in question. Therefore, in accordance with Standing Order 42A, a more detailed reply will be furnished to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219, 224 and 246 together. I am aware there has been some confusion in recent weeks as regards Budget 2020's allocations to support active travel and greenways I can confirm that Budget 2020 has allocated €91 million to the two principal active travel funding programmes which are mainly administered through the National Transport Authority....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (24 Oct 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: Road Network (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges,  is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. In cases where a piece of bridge infrastructure is owned by a party other than the Road Authority (for example by Irish Rail or Waterways Ireland) then it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that, in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code, my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have completed their review of the business case relating to this significant expenditure of taxpayers' money. I will now bring a Memorandum to Government on the matter at the very earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the information requested by the Deputy is held by the Road Safety Authority, I have forwarded this question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply is received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Funding was awarded to 10 Greenways in 9 counties in June of this year. Many of these Greenways have plans to include links to towns along their routes. In fact, as part of the Terms and Conditions that issued following the funding announcement, some projects were specifically asked to ensure certain towns were connected directly to the Greenway. A big part of why I want to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Ireland’s policy to reduce the climate impact of aviation emissions is aligned with the strategies being pursued at EU level and globally by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.  These strategies do not address the differential impacts of emissions depending on the time of day and year – further scientific work on the climate impact of non-CO2 emissions is needed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the judge in this case has indicated that she will give a ruling on 30 October.  When the ruling is given I shall seek legal advice before considering what would be the most appropriate response.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The 2020 capital ceiling for my Department, published in Appendix 7 of the Revised Estimates 2019, and P. 9 of the Mid Year Expenditure Report 2019, was €2.058bn. My Department secured €1.943bn in Budget 2020, an increase of €357m. The nature of multiannual capital projects is that the actual pace of delivery does not always mirror that forecast at the outset of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 236 to 238, inclusive, together. 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 2040 provides funding for appraisal, planning and design of LUAS network expansions to Bray, Finglas, Lucan, Poolbeg and a light rail corridor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy's suggestion is interesting and one which I believe could be usefully developed as part of a submission on the review of sustainable mobility policy which I will be launching very shortly. This review will look at all aspects of current policy in relation to sustainable mobility.  It will allow all stakeholders to reflect on what has been achieved, what remains...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (24 Oct 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 to 234, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have completed non-statutory consultation periods over 2018 and 2019 in relation to MetroLink. Consultations held this year related to MetroLink's "Preferred Route" which is now a 19 kilometre route from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, as part of Project Ireland 2040 the funding priority in relation to the DART Expansion Programme is to ensure delivery of the non-tunnel elements of the programme over the next ten years. The initial sequencing of investment will therefore focus on  -  - electrification of the Northern Line to Drogheda, - electrification of the Kildare Line to Hazelhatch, -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Costs (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department is responsible for five recommendations of the Cost of Insurance Working Group, specifically recommendations 28 to 32.  Recommendation 28 is to establish a database to identify uninsured drivers.  Legislation is in place to enable the creation of such a database, referred to as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) database.  My officials have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware the Cycle-to-Work Scheme, which I am very supportive of, is a tax incentive aimed at encouraging employees to cycle to and from work by allowing for beneficial tax arrangements in respect of the purchase of a bicycle and certain related cycling equipment. The Scheme of course applies to e-bikes as it does to other bikes and provides a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with the public transport companies, the suitability and where required retrofitting, of public transport vehicles. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have...