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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (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) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including cycling infrastructure. ...

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

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

Shane Ross: Procurement of vehicles for Dublin Bus and other PSO bus fleets is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have made clear my intent, and that of the Government, to transition from diesel fuelled buses towards greener fuels and technologies, for the great potential such technologies offer to reduce carbon and other harmful air...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware I have secured significant improved funding allocations over the period 2018-2021 which will benefit both walkers and cyclists. These improved allocations over this period include: - €110 million specifically  dedicated to walking and cycling infrastructure in our major urban areas; - €135 million for sustainable urban transport...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, in the coming weeks and in line with a Programme for a Partnership Government commitment, I will seek the public's views on public transport and active travel policy.  This review will allow all stakeholders to reflect on what has been achieved, what remains to be done and how our policy frameworks can support the realisation of a more...

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

Shane Ross: Details of expenditure on external services, including amounts spent on tribunals, commissions of investigation and statutory inquiries are routinely published by my Department. These details 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: Noise Pollution (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 was signed into law in May this year.  The main purpose of that Act is to manage noise at Dublin Airport and to give applicability to EU Regulation 598/2014. Regulation 598 sets out the rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise related operating restrictions at European Union...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Road Network (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 to 666, inclusive, 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 and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in...

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

Shane Ross: Over the Easter weekend, Westmeath County Council constructed an underpass in Athlone to extend the Galway to Dublin Greenway towards the banks of the Shannon, it is expected that work from the Underpass to the banks of the Shannon will be completed in early 2020. Separately I am pleased to announce that works in County Kildare and Meath will conclude next month so that it will now be...

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

Shane Ross: The Government decision of 03 January 2019 was aimed at reducing the use of single use plastics, as well as introducing measures to cut waste in food and paper, and to improve efficiency in the use of energy and water, reducing waste generation and maximising recycling. My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment is the lead Minister on this matter. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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.  Once funding arrangements have been put in place by my Department with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction, including procurement...

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, improvement and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 680 and 683 together. 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. This preparation is continuing through extensive contingency planning and stakeholder engagement. While planning continues for both a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (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. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland’s overall carbon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (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,  operation and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (4 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Details of Exchequer support under the Regional Airports Programme, both capital and operational, for the regional airports from 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019 are set out in the following table. Following completion of a Value for Money Review of the Regional Airports Programme in 2011, the Government took a decision to cease funding for both Sligo and Galway Airports under that Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (4 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: There is a total of 97 bike parking spaces and 143 lockers in all buildings for which the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is the lead tenant.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Transport (4 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I am currently using a Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle (EV) 40 in the performance of my official duties. In recent weeks, I have been trialling a number of different alternatively-fuelled vehicles.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (4 Jul 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 relevant aeronautical authorities. Ethiopian Airlines applied to both the Spanish and Irish aeronautical authorities in 2018 for approval of their Addis Ababa - Madrid...