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

Shane Ross: ​The cost of coaching education is a matter for the relevant National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs). All NGBs are independent, autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own governance procedures and competition rules for their sports, including matters relating to coaching education. Neither I nor Sport Ireland have any role in relation to...

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

Shane Ross: I understand that my colleague Mr. Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will answer the Deputy's question as the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals falls within his Departments remit. 

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1767 and 1768 together. The issues raised are matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company 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: Rail Services (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1769 and 1770 together. I propose to answer Questions 1769 and 1770 together.​ The issues raised are matters for CIÉ and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company 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: Rail Services Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Private Bus Operators (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Issues relating to the licensing of bus passenger services, including the conditions attaching to individual licences, are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA). Therefore, ​I have referred the question to the NTA for direct reply to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: ​I wish to advise the Deputy that Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, which commenced with effect from 1st February 2013, transferred responsibility for the location of bus stops from An Garda Síochána to the relevant Local Authority. Therefore, the issue raised by the Deputy is a matter coming under the remit of Kerry County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Sep 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 (including the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (16 Sep 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: Public Transport Initiatives (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The new Metro North Project is scheduled to commence construction in 2021 with a view to delivery in 2026/2027.  When the decision was made to proceed with Metro North, the NTA was also asked to...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Fáilte Ireland is the contracting authority in respect of the draft...

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

Shane Ross: The report referred to by the Deputy was commissioned by Irish Rail. The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Rail have undertaken a process to review the company's financial requirements and submitted a report to my Department in late August. The report referred to by the Deputy was included in the report submitted. I intend to consider the report...

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

Shane Ross: I have no responsibility in relation to constitutions of National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and my office does not hold copies of NGBs' constitutions. I am aware that the Olympic Council of Ireland is listed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) and is listed on the CRO's website. The OCI is a company limited by guarantee and has a constitution. The OCI's...

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...

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

Shane Ross: All capital funding for the purpose of greenway/cycleway infrastructure is committed to end 2016.  On the basis of the commitment in the programme for Government that additional funding will be provided for the development of greenways, my Department is currently working on a new strategy for future investment in Greenways that will set out to identify...

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

Shane Ross: Road Haulage Operator Licences are issued under Section 2 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006 and are valid for up to five years. In order to be granted a Road Haulage Operator Licence, an applicant must satisfy a number of requirements including: having an establishment in the State; good repute; professional competence; and financial standing.  A licence is granted on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (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...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  I have also sent the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for information.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: ​The Office of Public Works is responsible for the procurement of office (and other) accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly the arrangement of lease terms and rents where appropriate is a matter for that Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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...