Results 61-80 of 103 for 5 million speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: As I indicated at the Oireachtas Committee on Transport on 5 October last, I have received a copy of the Rail Review conducted by the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail, which examines the funding parameters required to support our rail network now and into the future. I have already stated that I will bring the report to Cabinet and then immediately arrange for its publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: ...in Ireland. Sentiment in the industry both overseas and here at home is generally positive for the remainder of 2018. Tourism Ireland’s aim is to grow overseas tourism revenue by a further 5% this year and to increase the number of overseas visitors by 2%. The early signs are promising, with the CSO reporting in its Overseas Travel release that overseas trips to Ireland for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: ...on a regular basis for grants for Specific Improvement Grants for the strengthening, widening or realignment of rural roads, including bridges, where the proposed scheme cost generally less than €5 million. However, the extent of the cutbacks in grant funding during the crisis meant this grant scheme had to be curtailed after 2013 because expenditure on maintenance/renewal was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Services Card (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: ...- 2020, while encouraging the use of the PSC, I made clear that it would be necessary to have an alternative to the PSC. The option of using the new NDLS on-line system is being introduced from 5 June, with the alternative of visiting a front office for the purposes of applying for a licence/permit, using the supporting documentation as previously set out in Regulations, remaining in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electric Vehicles (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for his question. 5 o’clock The recently published action plan to tackle climate breakdown sets out a whole-of-government approach to climate action and maps a potential pathway to meet Ireland's 2030 emissions reduction commitments. The plan clearly recognises that Ireland must step up significantly its commitments to address climate disruption. A wide-ranging...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (6 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: ...of Transport, Tourism and Sport of over €2.3 billion. We will use the funding to provide some of the economic and social infrastructure Ireland needs now. The funding allocated represents a 15% increase on investment levels in 2018 and each of our programmes of investment will share in the increased level of funding. Much of the Department's work involves supporting services...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (7 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: ...an overview of the estimated additional funding required to support the network over the period 2016 to 2021. While the review identified a funding gap for Irish Rail, which stood at approximately €100 million per annum at the time of publication, I am glad to note that since the report was published, the Government has announced significant additional funding for rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: ...apply on a regular basis for grants for specific improvement grants for the strengthening, widening or realignment of rural roads, including bridges, where the proposed scheme cost generally less than €5 million. However, the extent of the cutbacks in grant funding during the crisis meant this grant scheme had to be curtailed after 2013 because expenditure on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: ...could apply on a regular basis for grants for Specific Improvement Grants for the strengthening, widening or realignment of rural roads, including bridges, where the proposed scheme cost generally less than €5 million. However, the extent of the cutbacks in grant funding during the crisis meant this grant scheme had to be curtailed after 2013 because expenditure on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this topic again. I recognise that she has been to the forefront in championing this particular project and the budget allocation and construction timeframe for the N5. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in terms of the national roads programme.Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Funding (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: ...attract visitors. Since Shannon Group's establishment in 2014 as a commercial State body, I understand it has undertaken a significant restructuring of the Shannon Heritage company, invested some €5 million in improving assets and heritage attractions, and managed to double visitor numbers over the same period. It is a good story. I understand Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (29 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ...with trade unions as regards potential options to address these losses which are significant and impacting upon the Company's overall financial performance. Last year for example the Company lost €5 million and losses this year are expected to reach approximately €6million. Clearly the losses require the Board and management of the Company to examine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (29 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ...with trade unions as regards potential options to address these losses which are significant and impacting upon the Company's overall financial performance. Last year for example the Company lost €5 million and losses this year are expected to reach approximately €6million. Clearly the losses require the Board and management of the Company to examine...

Seanad: FÁS Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (28 Jan 2004)

Shane Ross: ...objective of reducing long-term unemployment. A peculiar feature of FÁS is, as Senator Hanafin pointed out, that whereas long-term unemployment has been reduced over a short period of years from 5% to 1.5%, the size of FÁS and the numbers employed by it have increased. It is now an empire. It produces good for many small communities and nobody can quarrel with that. It also does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (26 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: ...Library. The tables included in the payment and allocation booklets outline expenditure by type of grant programme. The total investment in regional and local roads this year is €483.4 million and the estimated cost of increasing this by 5% is €24.2 million. For the Deputy's information an explanation of the purpose of the main Regional and Local Road Grant Programmes is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (2 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the region over the next two decades. The measures proposed are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region. Projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: In Ireland, public transport accounts for less than 5% of total emissions from the land transport sector.  As part of Ireland's effort to contain emissions and mitigate climate change, I am strongly committed both to increasing the capacity of our public transport system and to facilitating the uptake of low-emission vehicles and technologies within the public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: ...are then made to local authorities. The grant allocation to Galway County Council this year includes €100,000 for Bridge Rehabilitation works at Coheenaheeny, Headford on the R333, and €25,000 for Safety Improvement works at Crossura Junction on R333 (main Tuam to Headford road) with the L6134. As regards any proposal for upgrading the R333 near Claretuam, before the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan Funding (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: ..., with continued investment in bus fleet expansion, Local Link services, maintenance and renewal of heavy rail, as well as the multi-annual urban cycling and walking infrastructure investment of over €110 million underway for our main cities. Within the umbrella figure of €8.6 billion, it is estimated that c. €2 billion will be spent on the delivery of the Dublin...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network (2 Nov 2016)

Shane Ross: I congratulate Deputy Troy on finishing the Dublin marathon in four hours and 15 minutes. It was an extraordinary achievement. The Deputy will only have to stay here for the next hour and a half, so he should be able to manage that. The question before the House is very fair in many ways. I have no idea about the leak. I regret the leak and I think it is a great pity that it happened....