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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Incidental expenses incurred by my Department between 1st January 2018 and 1st January 2019 amounted to €8.77m and are detailed in the following table: Legal Settlements & Costs *  €6,812,259.29 Incidentals Other ** €1,140,510.72 Cleaning €196,174.96 Annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (22 Oct 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.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 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, as referred to by the Deputy, was commissioned to prepare a financial/economic appraisal and business case on proposals for extending the existing WRC from Athenry to Claremorris. I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Government has preparations in place for a possible no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. In its Action Plan published in July 2019, the Government acknowledged that a no deal Brexit will be highly disruptive and will have profound implications across all aspects of society. It will be impossible for the UK to maintain the current seamless arrangements with the EU across the full range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Oct 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 the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County or City 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Reports (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, determine tourism policy and, supported by my officials, I provide the strategic direction to the tourism agencies that is required to support the growth of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry. Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, operating under the aegis of my Department, implement tourism policy. It is essential that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Data (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA), was established 10 years ago on 1 December 2009, under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, as amended by the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. While the NTA assimilated most of the functions of the previous Dublin Transportation Office (DTO), it also took on a deeper and wider remit under the terms of the 2008 and 2009 Acts, and subsequent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 to 267, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including the delivery of the North Runway project. I am aware, however, that daa has liaised as appropriate with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) with regard to the relevant aspects of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 274 together. Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The average waiting times for driving tests at all centres around the country are available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website www.rsa.ie. This information is updated weekly. With regard to number of people on the waiting list at the centres listed by the Deputy, this information is held by the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to the Authority for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 276 together. 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, procurement and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Ireland has a driving licence exchange agreement in place with British Columbia, Canada since August 2017. This Agreement allows for the exchange of a valid driver's licence between the two jurisdictions. A valid licence means at the time of exchanging, the driver’s licence being exchanged: - is not revoked, suspended, withdrawn, disqualified or cancelled by the Jurisdiction or the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (17 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 to 280, inclusive, together. I would like to thank the Deputy for his questions in relation to meetings with daa and Shannon Airport Authority and passenger numbers at Shannon and Cork Airports. I can confirm to the Deputy that during the course of the year I have met with the management of Shannon Group, a commerical State company which, as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 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: National Transport Authority Staff (16 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 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 Fares (16 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...