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

Shane Ross: The Programme for Government commitment that the Deputy refers to is set out in Section 7 - Improving the lives of people with disabilities and it is as follows:'We will examine transport service provision for young people with disabilities to ensure that the service is fit for purpose, consistent with their needs.' This commitment does not relate to public transport services; I understand...

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

Shane Ross: ​Transport Access for All, my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005, was published in 2012 following an extensive consultative process with all stakeholders.  This Plan remains in force and continues to guide Departmental policy in improving accessibility to public transport.  My Department continues to monitor progress on achieving the actions in the...

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

Shane Ross: ​The European Union (Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations) (Domestic Rail Services) (Renewal of Exemption) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 549 of 2014) partly renew exemption from certain Articles of Regulation (EC) No. 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and Council on rail passengers' rights and obligations, including Article 21(Accessibility) and Article 23 (Assistance on...

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

Shane Ross: Funding was provided under my Department's Smarter Travel programme to Meath County Council in 2009 to undertake a feasibility study for the Boyneside Trail.  Phase 1 between Drogheda Ramparts and the entrance to the Oldbridge Estate was completed in 2014 with funding from my Department, Meath County Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​On the 26 February, there were 36 vacancies on the State Boards under the remit of my Department.  A list of these vacancies can be found on my Department's website at the following link State Board Membership. (While Wicklow Port Company is listed in this table, responsibility for the port was transferred to Wicklow Council Council on 30 August 2016). Since February...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Since being appointed as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have made four re-appointments to fill vacancies on 3 boards of State Bodies under my responsibility. The re-appointments of these 4 directors were made on the basis of recommendations from the relevant Chairs and/or officials of my Department. Board appointments are generally made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (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). My Department has provided capital funding to the NTA to assist with the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme. The operational costs of the scheme are a matter for Dublin City Council...

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

Shane Ross: As part of the preparation process for the Estimates and Budget 2017, my Department has prepared a submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform outlining the level of funding required to ensure delivery of existing commitments and new commitments arising from the Programme for Government.  Next week I will be appearing before the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: 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 involved in the management or development of individual projects such as Ireland's Ancient East, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority.​ Accordingly, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: 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 involved in the management or development of individual projects such as Ireland's Ancient East, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority.​ Accordingly, I have referred...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department has no function in the provision or subsidisation of ferry services for this or any other route. My Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, who administer and award capital grants to develop a wide range of tourism products. However, the Tourism Innovation Capital Investment Programme administered by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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 is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: 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 involved in the management or development of individual projects, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority.​ Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question...

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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 (such as the Kilkenny Northern Ring Road) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland - TII (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in...

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

Shane Ross: My Department recognises the role car-pooling or car-sharing can play in reducing the number of cars on our roads and included a specific action - to establish a car-pooling website - in the national transport policy 'A Sustainable Transport Future for Ireland, 2009-2020'. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has implemented this action...

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 commitments in the Fresh Start Plan were discussed at the...