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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579, 580 and 584 together. Fáilte Ireland advised that the recruitment process for a new chief executive officer is being carried out by an executive search company, AMROP. The appointment is not yet completed.  My Department is currently in discussions with Fáilte Ireland to agree the terms and conditions for this post. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 and 582 together. This is an operational matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to both Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you have not received a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Staff (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the remuneration package of the chief executive officer is always available in the Annual Report and Accounts of the Agency, however as the Annual Report for 2015 is yet to be published I can confirm that the chief executive officers salary in 2015 was €150,758, he is a member of the Company's pension scheme, no bonus is payable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Officials from my Department and the two tourism agencies meet on a regular basis in a range of different fora. With regard to formal meetings between my Department and the tourism agencies, four bilateral liaison meetings are held each year with Fáilte Ireland to examine and discuss a range of policy and operational matters, including budgets, business plans,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: Though I have met with a number of Chairs of the State Bodies under the responsibility of my Department  since taking office, I have not yet met with Mr Michael Cawley, Chair of Fáilte Ireland. I am hoping to meet him shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Since the UK referendum on EU membership, all Government departments, including my Department, have been considering the potential implications of the UK's exit from the EU.  Consideration is being given to the "Brexit" challenge in the context of various fora, including Senior Officials Groups, Cabinet Committees, and other work groups. While there has been a...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank everybody who contributed on the Bill so far. It contrasts markedly from debates in the House over the last few years which have been very divisive and witnessed a unity in opposition to exactly the proposals included in the Bill. The only group to do anything about judicial independence and judicial appointments in the past was the Independent group. In the past, Fianna Fáil,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (26 Oct 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 (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations Implementation (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue of allowing limousines to use bus lanes is one which has been raised repeatedly over many years by the limousine business.  My predecessors and I have always rejected these requests, whether they were general requests to open bus lanes to limousines or attempts to prise open the bus lanes piecemeal by claiming special circumstances, as is the case with requests for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 set out the current law in relation to the use of cycle tracks. These Regulations were amended in 2012 by article 16(e) of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2012 as follows: "(4) A pedal cycle shall be driven on a cycle track where- (a) a cycle track is provided on a road, a portion of a road,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (26 Oct 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 N52) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Mountain Rescue Services are provided by twelve volunteer organisations. My Department has no responsibility for tasking mountain rescue teams. This function is carried out by An Garda Síochána who are the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality. My Department has been advised by the Department of Justice and Equality, that the callout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (26 Oct 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, TII (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department provides funds to Irish Rail for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network nationwide.  Funding was provided under the Railway Safety Programme (RSP) between 1999-2013.  Approximately €100m was spent per annum for the duration of the 15 year programme. In 2014 the RSP was replaced by the Multi Annual Infrastructure Manager Contract...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (26 Oct 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 Macroom bypass) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: Funding has been made available under the Government's Capital Plan "Building on Recovery Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021" for planning, design and construction of new Metro North.  Funding in the initial years of the Capital Plan is for planning and design work with construction expected to commence in 2021 with a view to delivering the project by 2026/2027. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: The Phoenix Park Tunnel project will facilitate the operation of direct train services from the Kildare line into Connolly, Tara, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations. The project falls under the remit of the NTA which has responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area.  I am advised by the NTA that the physical works...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 to 184, inclusive together. As the Deputy is aware, my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport outlines a number of key principles for land transport investment proposals. Included among these principles is the need to maintain and renew strategically important elements of the existing network, as well as the need to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (26 Oct 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The IAA CEO Mr. Eamonn Brennan was appointed to that position on 1st January 2003.  He was subsequently awarded a further contract in 2008 by the Board of the IAA. That contract operates on an annual rolling basis with a twelve month termination clause and continues to form the basis of Mr. Brennan's employment.