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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Jul 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. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The security of workers, including taxi drivers, during the course of their work is important and criminal behaviour should be reported to An Garda Síochána who have a range of powers to pursue such matters.  As the Deputy may be aware the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry – which comprises taxi, hackney, and limousine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Jul 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. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and statutory frameworks in relation to public transport.  The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry - which encompasses taxis, hackneys and limousines - is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: 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 Cavan to Sligo. As regards the regional road aspect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The organisation and delivery of sport in Ireland is mainly a matter for National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs).  NGBs are independent and autonomous bodies and any proposals regarding an all-Ireland league would be a matter for the relevant NGBs.   The organisation of sport on an all-island basis has worked very successfully for many sports, such as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I hope that the recent funding announcements for Greenways, including for the section of the Grand Canal in Kildare, will have a substantial impact on tourism in Kildare and the country as a whole.  In Kildare specifically I expect an increase in numbers visiting Sallins and Hazelhatch and enjoying this extension of Arthur’s Way particularly given its proximity to Dublin. We...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Sustainable mobility clearly has an important role to play if we are to reduce congestion, lower climate-harmful emissions, and improve air quality. In the recently published Climate Action Plan 2019 this Government has committed toward an additional 500,000 daily journeys by 2035 being made by sustainable modes as compared to today. To support that ambition, I have secured significant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The recently published Climate Action Plan sets out a whole-of-Government approach to climate action and maps a potential pathway to meet Ireland's 2030 emission reduction commitments. The Plan clearly recognises that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption. As the transport sector accounts for a little over one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 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 passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 646 together. The Deputy is aware that public transport infrastructure planning within the Greater Dublin Area has a statutory basis as set out in the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 (as amended). This Act requires the NTA to prepare a transport strategy for the Greater Dublin Area which sets out the proposed infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The recently published Climate Action Plan to Tackle Climate Breakdown sets out a whole-of-Government approach to climate action and maps a potential pathway to meet Ireland's 2030 emission reduction commitments. The Plan clearly recognises that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to address climate disruption. The transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103, 613, 614, 624, 656 and 657 together. 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 relevant aeronautical authorities. Ethiopian Airlines applied to both the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.   The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. Under this  Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) towards the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Brexit has been identified as my Department’s highest strategic risk and the Department along with other Government Departments and key Agencies, has been preparing for Brexit for three years.   The maritime side of my Department has participated extensively in these preparations.  Consultations regarding Brexit on the maritime side with key maritime stakeholders have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (9 Jul 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 MetroLink. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Jul 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, which includes Co. Meath. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I have no direct role in the management of staffing resources within Fáilte Ireland.  This is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency 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 Projects Status (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. In this case the responsible local authority is Fingal County Council. Works on RLR, including footpaths, are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The R407 Sallins Bypass is amongst a number of regional and local road schemes identified to be progressed in Project Ireland 2040.  The construction contract was awarded by Kildare County Council to the successful contractor, SIAC Colas JV, in Q4 2017.  The Contractor, as Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage, is responsible for compliance with national standards and...