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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 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.  Each local authority is the contracting authority for the purpose of implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 538 and 539 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including MetroLink. In light of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. In light of the NTA's responsibilities on this matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (1 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 Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Fleet (1 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the procurement of bus fleet. At a policy level the Deputy will be aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (1 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.  Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Information on tenders for the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport is published on the Government website and is available to be viewed at:-  As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport, the national roads programme and sports planning and development. The National Transport Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 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, including the procurement of the Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus fleet. In light of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that all public expenditure must comply with the Public Spending Code which sets out the requirements to which sponsoring agencies and sanctioning authorities must adhere, including the requirement that any project with an expected cost of €100 million or more must obtain specific approval from Government. I can confirm that my Department has now received a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (26 Sep 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 improvement/upgrading works for 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: Airlines Regulations (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The Ireland - Ethiopia Bilateral Air Services Agreement, signed in 2014, allows for the granting of fifth freedom air traffic rights for airlines of both countries, on a reciprocal basis, and subject to the approval of the respective aeronautical authorities. With regards to Ethiopian Airlines operating fifth freedom passenger air services, in 2015, my Department approved an Addis Ababa...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (26 Sep 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 responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 to 171, inclusive, together. As daa has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport, I have forwarded your question to the Company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan Data (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 174 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan 2018-2027provides an indicative allocation of €8.6 billion over the period 2018 to 2027 towards the delivery of National Strategic Outcome 4 – Sustainable Mobility, of which the following is allocated toward specific programmes: - BusConnects - €2.4 billion -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan Funding (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The transport sector has a critical role to play in the national mitigation effort and I am acutely aware of the specific challenges we face in transport where fossil fuel use is firmly established. An efficient and low emitting public transport system is a key priority in helping the transport sector contribute towards meeting our climate change goals. As part of a comprehensive programme of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The requirement for driver licences to be renewed in their past three months of validity is set out in regulation 12(3) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. number 537 of 2006) as amended. There are no proposals to amend this rule at present.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the heavy rail network and for assessing rolling stock requirements for the network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting the responsibility of the agencies, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I am informed by Sport Ireland that the involvement of the person mentioned by the Deputy was in a private and personal capacity and that Sport Ireland has no involvement in the matter and no relationship with the corporate entity involved in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions ofthe Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (26 Sep 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...