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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Data (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Hay contracts are generally understood as fixed term contracts with defined terms and conditions and are normally offered to CEOs of commercial State bodies. The Department has responsibility for sixteen commercial State bodies. Of these companies, the CEOs of  eleven were appointed under Hay contracts while two were appointed under non-Hay contracts. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Subsidy levels for public transport services vary across EU Member States. The calculation of subsidy levels and what constitutes subsidies varies considerably and can lead to confusion comparing statistics which are in actual fact made up of different elements. In the case of Bus Éireann, the company operates three distinct businesses - PSO services;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that the taxpayer provides our public transport system with funding of almost a quarter of a billion euro each year; this year the exact figure is €236.6m. Of course that figure solely relates to the provision of public transport services and does not include the considerable capital funding provided in terms of public transport infrastructure. I am obliged, and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the preparation of a Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, or GDA, is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2016-2035 which was published by the NTA in April this year sets out a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently no vacancies on the Board of Port of Cork Company. The current members of the Board and the expiry date for their term of office is set out in the following table. Name Category of Director Expiry Annual Fee (€) Port of Cork Company  John Mullins Ministerial (Chairman) 26.02.18 21,600 Noel Cregan Ministerial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Charges (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Further to my response to PQ 882 of 31 May 2016, parking fees are a matter for each Local Authority in their functional area and as set out in Pay Parking Bye-laws made by each Authority.  I do not, therefore, intend to introduce fee parking discs to tradespeople for use with commercial vehicles in pay parking areas. Loading bays are provided for the loading...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) remains in place.  This Scheme provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner.  While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation in 2016, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary Grant)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department's submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in connection with the Capital Plan 2016-2021 identified 4 key priorities for capital investment: - incrementally achieving steady state levels of investment in land transport; - targeted measures to address bottlenecks and urban congestion; - addressing key infrastructure gaps in sport, tourism,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Industrial Relations (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I am aware that both Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann and the trade unions have been, and are currently engaged, in a number of processes facilitated by the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court with a view to reaching agreement on different issues including pay. Those processes will I am sure take cognisance of the particular circumstances of each individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand that Waterford Airport is in detailed discussions with a number of airlines with a view to securing a replacement carrier to provide services on routes that have recently been lost. Waterford Airport has received substantial Exchequer support under the Regional Airports Programme that is administered by my Department. This Programme also supports the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The upgrade to the Phoenix Park Tunnel, which is being funded by my Department through the National Transport Authority, will see commuters on the Kildare to Dublin Heuston line have the option of direct trains to Connolly, Tara Street, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations. I understand that services on the Kildare commuter line will be a mix of Kildare to Dublin Heuston and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with Kildare County Council. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including bridges) in Kildare is the statutory responsibility of Kildare County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993-2015.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council. Traffic management in its area is a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Ministerial Council (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).  The NSMC meeting scheduled for June 2016 was postponed but it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) remains in place.  This Scheme provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner.  While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation in 2016, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The development of conference and business tourism is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply to the Deputy directly in this regard.  Please contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (14 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The previous Government agreed a Capital Plan for 2016 to 2021 which set out a 7 year capital envelope for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport of over €10bn, representing almost 30% of the total spend envisaged. The transport element of this plan is predicated on three priorities which are: to keep the existing road and rail network well maintained and operating...