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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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 the DART Expansion Programme which provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (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 by way of Public Services Obligation (PSO) contracts in respect of services that are socially necessary but commercially...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

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

Shane Ross: It is now clearly recognised that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption.  My Department has put in place a twofold approach to tackle this climate challenge; firstly, by continuing to invest in the public and sustainable transport network to develop capacity and increase attractiveness of alternatives to private car travel; and secondly, by...

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

Shane Ross: The State Claims Agency (SCA) manages these matters on behalf of my Department, the Marine Casualty Investigation Board and the Road Safety Authority and I will forward your question to the SCA for direct response to you. I have also forwarded your question to the remaining agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct response to you. If you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department is committed to the whole of government approach to advancing the social inclusion of people with disabilities. The allocation of funding for agency staff training, including disability awareness training, is a matter for the individual agencies under the aegis of my Department. I have forwarded your question to the agencies for direct response to you. If...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (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. 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 responsibility in this matter, I have...

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

Shane Ross: The General Scheme of a Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill has been approved by Government for drafting, subject to further consideration and finalisation of certain aspects.  The remaining provisions are being drafted by parliamentary counsel. Officials from my Department are currently in the process of preparing General Schemes for both the Road Safety Authority...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has delegated sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DPER) for 140 permanent staff during 2019, an increase of 26 staff on the number sanctioned for 2018.  The NTA also has 145 outsourced placements from third party service providers, which are necessary to deliver its strategic programme. My...

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

Shane Ross: Please see in the table the funding provided to my Department in appropriations-in-aid from 2016 to 2018. Programme Description 2018 (000s) 2017 (000s) 2016 (000s) Administration 1 Receipts from pension-related deduction on public service remuneration 3,903 ...

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

Shane Ross: The Project Ireland 2040 Capital Tracker published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform provides details of infrastructure 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...

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

Shane Ross: The Garda Inspectorate report ‘The Fixed Charge Processing System, a 21st Century Strategy’ contained a recommendation that a system be introduced to ensure that all penalty points are endorsed on driving licences. The Master Licence Record (MLR) programme was approved by the previous Minister of this Department, and the Minister for Justice and Equality. The programme seeks to...

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

Shane Ross: The table sets out the meetings I have had involving Chairpersons of agencies and companies under the aegis of my Department from January 2018 to date. Agency/Company Number of Meetings Dates Bus Eireann 2 23-08-2018 08-08-2019 CIE 2 09-08-2018 08-08-2019 Shannon Group 2...

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

Shane Ross: I have met with the Steering Committee of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum on two occasions, 8 March and 28 November, 2018. The purpose of the meetings was to discuss Brexit and implication for the Irish Aviation Sector. I co-chaired both meetings with the Tanaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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

Shane Ross: The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS Convention) is an international convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) relating to the safety of ships (both passenger ships and cargo ships of >500 gross tonnes) that are engaged on international voyages.  The Convention entered into force in 1980 and Ireland is a party to it since 1983. The...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed to conducting an independent review of a possible extension to the Western Rail Corridor (WRC). In line with that commitment an external company was commissioned to prepare a financial/economic appraisal and business case on proposals for extending the existing WRC from Athenry to Claremorris. I understand the work is almost...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together. I will shortly launch a public consultation on reviewing sustainable mobility policy.  It looks across all aspects of current policy in relation to public transport and active travel, and preparations are now at an advanced stage for launching very shortly.   As part of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: It is set out in legislation that an application for a driving licence must be accompanied by a certificate of competency (issued to a person upon passing a driving test) unless the applicant is or was for any period within the period of 10 years preceding the date of the application, the holder of a driving licence or recognised driving licence issued by the competent authority of a Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional  and local roads and as such periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. As regards the possible re-classification of the R132 as a National Route, I have  not received a request from Meath County Council for the re-classification of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I think it is important to be clear as to the status of the European Parliament's discussions last year on this issue. In November 2018, the European Parliament adopted its "first reading" position in relation to a proposed recast of the existing Regulation on rail passenger rights.  In adopting that position, and as is normal in the European legislative process, the...