Written answers

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Transport Infrastructure Provision

Photo of Tony McLoughlinTony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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615. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if contact will be made with the NTA to seek funding in order to provide new bus shelters at the stop serving a location (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6807/19]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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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 installation of bus shelters.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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616. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the allocation in 2019 for the investment in the inter-urban rail network; the dates in 2019 28 rail carriages will re-enter service; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6878/19]

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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617. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the allocation in 2019 for the LocalLink programme; the date in 2019 the suspension on the purchase of diesel-only buses will be enacted; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6879/19]

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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619. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €2 billion allocation for 2019 for the DART expansion programme; the date in 2019 a new contract will be awarded; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6881/19]

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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620. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €75 million allocation for 2019 for the heavy rail enhancement programme; the date in 2019 the city centre resignaling project is expected to be completed; the date in 2019 the Pearse Street re-roofing will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6882/19]

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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621. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €2 billion allocation for 2019 for BusConnects; the date in 2019 the planning process will begin; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6883/19]

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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623. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €150 million allocation for 2019 for the national train control centre; the date in 2019 the project will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6885/19]

Photo of Barry CowenBarry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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635. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the €150 million allocation for 2019 for the systems integration and support programme; the date in 2019 the existing Leap ticketing system will be extended to debit and credit cards and e-ticketing deployment; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he or his officials have been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6897/19]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 616, 617, 619 to 621, inclusive, 623 and 635 together.

The Government is committed to delivering Project Ireland 2040 within the overall multi-year resource envelope that has been set out. For 2019, the capital allocation has increased by €1,325 million or just over 22% above the 2018 allocation as stated in the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2019.

With regard to implications arising from the National Children’s Hospital project, the Government is currently considering how the additional cost pressures will be accommodated within the multi-year envelope, with a minimum of disruption to the planned rollout and delivery of important infrastructure projects under Project Ireland 2040, which I am pleased to report are proceeding at a strong rate. At this time, there are no implications for the allocations for the public transport-related projects referred to by the Deputy from the financing of the National Children's Hospital.

In terms of investment in the inter-urban heavy rail network, funding to be provided in 2019 to Iarnród Éireann is in line with the allocations provided by Project Ireland 2040 which importantly means that the 'steady state' level of investment is met, as measured on an annualised basis.

In relation to the other projects and programmes referred to, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities in the programmes and projects referred to by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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