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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Freedom of Information Data (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The total of FOI Requests received to date in my Department is 152, of which 36 were fully refused and 40 partially refused.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Expenditure (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I have appointed one special adviser since I took up Office.  ​Ms Aisling Dunne, my Special Adviser is on a current salary of €79,401, which is the first pay point of the Principal Officer salary scale.  This is in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Guidelines for the staffing of Ministers offices.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak as part of this extraordinarily important debate. It is a watershed debate in the history of this Dáil and maybe in the last decade. I take issue with those who have said there was political turmoil in the Government during the last week. I suggest that the opposite has been the case. It is true that the suddenness of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered blind.  The permit is available to people as drivers or passengers. The primary legislation for the purposes of the EU parking permit defines a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. road accident statistics, is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Horse Sport Ireland (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and operation of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. This includes responsibility for the operation of facilities such as the National Horse Sport Arena. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​A total of €94m has been allocated to local authorities in respect of regional and local roads by my Department under Tranche 1 and 2 of the severe weather funding in 2016. Local authorities have been advised that all works should be completed and allocations drawn down by the year end. Local Authority Severe Weather Allocation 2016 € Carlow County Council 914,250...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Legislation governing the parking of vehicles on public roads is covered by the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, as amended. If a vehicle is parked contrary to these Regulations, such as parked on a footpath, in a cycle track, or outside set parking times or areas, this is an offence. Enforcement of road traffic legislation is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Haulage Industry Regulation (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1721 and 1743 together. I refer the Deputies to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 765 of 12 July on the ending of the 42 tonne derogation for five axle articulated vehicles which outlines the reasons for the removal of the derogation. I believe that Deputy Pringle is referring to the Roughan O'Donovan report "Weight limit for Motor Vehicles and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​​The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, in essence, been self-financing since 2014 and I am satisfied that the Authority has adequate resources available to promote road safety. ​I met with the Chair and Chief Executive of the RSA in July and received the RSA's 5 year corporate plan which sets out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The proposed requirement for such drivers to resit a driving test will likely need to be supported through primary legislation. The Road Traffic Bill 2016, which is currently awaiting passage through this House, having been passed by the Seanad ealier this year, focuses on three priority matters - drug driving including providing for preliminary roadside testing for drugs,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Budget (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Details (at subhead level) of the annual funding allocations provided by my Department to Fáilte Ireland are available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  The subheads of relevance to Fáilte Ireland are E3, E6 (capital) and a portion of E5. Allocations under Subhead E3 cover the general operating and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1725 and 1726 together. The work of the Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance, charged with implementing the Destination Dublinstrategy including developing and promoting the new Dublin brand, is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Clearance Certificates (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand that my Department has considered and responded to the issues raised by the person concerned and has set out its position in clear terms. As such, I do not think it is appropriate to meet with the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1728 to 1733, inclusive, together. Rosslare Europort is unique among Irish Ports as it is not operated as a commercial port company under the Harbours Acts but operates instead as a business unit of Iarnród Éireann. This is due to the Port’s complicated legal history. It technically remains part of the Fishguard and Rosslare Harbours and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Openings (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 (including the M17/M18 Gort to Tuam scheme) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in...