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

Shane Ross: In addition to the recent allocations my Department is also funding from its annual allocation a number of greenways projects which were allocated funding in previous years.  Available resources in any given year will depend on the rate of drawdown and the allocation in the annual estimates process.  I am aware of the widespread interest across the country in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 626, 631, 632 and 634 together. I want to emphasise that Dublin Port is an independent commercial State company and receives no Exchequer funding.  On foot of the recent media reports I immediately sought a meeting with the port.  I can confirm that I have met with representatives from Dublin Port Company including the...

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

Shane Ross: I am of course aware of the decision taken by Dublin Port Company to restrict its cruise shipping capacity from 2021-2023, rather than ban cruise ships, owing to the impact of major construction works on berth availabilities.  I am keen where possible to help mitigate any adverse impacts on the cruise tourism industry.  With these concerns in mind, I first met with Dublin Port...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 to 630, inclusive, together. Dublin Port is an independent commercial state company and receives no Exchequer funding. On foot of recent media reports, I have met with representatives from Dublin Port including the Chair and CEO to discuss matters in detail.  The port has confirmed that policies and procedures are in place for the use of company...

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

Shane Ross: On 25 June 2018, I launched the Capital Investment Plan for transport, tourism and sport (Linking People and Places) as part of Project Ireland 2040 in Dublin Port. Dublin Port provided refreshments on the day for all participants. Apart from that occasion, I am not the beneficiary of any other entertainment from Dublin Port since I took up Office.

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

Shane Ross: My Department’s Head of Internal Audit is notified of allegations/disclosures received which invoke the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and monitors them to ensure they are processed on a timely basis. Section 22 of the Act requires a public body to prepare a report setting out the number of protected disclosures made to it in the course of the immediately preceding...

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

Shane Ross: Dublin Port Company is an independent commercial state company and receives no Exchequer funding . Any legal actions or proceedings taken by Dublin Port are solely a matter for the company and it would be inappropriate for me to make any comment in this regard.

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

Shane Ross: My Department routinely publishes financial information in relation to expenditure and payments. Details of expenditure on external services made for the years 2015 to 2018 are available on my Department’s website at the following link: Details of expenditure to date in 2019 will be available shortly.

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Jul 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 maintenance, upgrading and improvement of individual national roads, including lighting, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

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

Shane Ross: In my response of 2 July, I outlined that Shannon Airport is a State-owned enterprise with a commercial mandate. It is a matter for Shannon Airport to ensure that it operates within its statutory mandate so that it can meet its capital investments and operational expenditure from its own resources.  I have no plans to change government policy in relation to Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Contrary to the Deputy's assertion, waiting times for driving tests have in fact reduced significantly across all test centres in recent months. As of the 22 June, not a single test centre in the country has an average waiting time of greater than 10 weeks, with the national average waiting time currently standing at 6.9 weeks.  This marked improvement has come about as a...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 643 and 673 together. 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, including the Kildare, Maynooth and Northern Lines and the assessing of rolling stock requirements for the network are a matter for Iarnród...

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

Shane Ross: My Department is aware of the Ricardo study on employment and working conditions of aircrews in the EU internal aviation market (“the Ricardo Study”) and the Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions concerning the Aviation Strategy for Europe: Maintaining and promoting high...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Jul 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 above position, I...

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

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to his question number 70 which I answered earlier.

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

Shane Ross: I am pleased to recognise the growth in customer numbers of Dublin Bus during 2018, which increased by almost 3%, despite the impact of two severe weather events in the first half of the year, the impact of the Luas Cross City line and the transition of some PSO routes to a new operator towards the end of the year.  The company has seen several years of passenger growth...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (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. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651, 655 and 677 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  At a policy level our aim is encourage more and more people to choose sustainable mobility as their preferred means of transport and to support that aim I have secured significant increases to the...