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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (17 Jan 2017)

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 operation of individual road projects, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authority concerned. ​ ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1560 and 1561 together. As the Deputy will be aware, there are currently two Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services supported by the Exchequer through my Department's Regional Airports Programme. These PSO services operate between Donegal and Dublin and between Kerry and Dublin. The current contract for the operation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: Fáilte Ireland announced the appointment of the New Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday 21st of December 2016. The appointment will be effective from the 1st February 2017. .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a great showcase for Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. I am very supportive of the ongoing efforts of the tourism agencies and the national governing bodies of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities, in this case Kerry County Council, have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area. To assist local authorities in the application of Special Speed Limits, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

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: Road Projects Expenditure (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1567 and 1597 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Wexford is the statutory responsibility of Wexford County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​There is only one format of driving licence, and it is in both English and Irish. The format of the driving licence is set at EU level, and provides for a set of information to be displayed on the front and on the rear of the licence.  This includes such information as name and address, categories for which the licence is valid, and so on.  The reverse of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1570 and 1607 together. Five axle rigid vehicles are a recent phenomenon on Irish roads. Across the EU there is no maximum weight 'norm' for these vehicles and a lacuna in Ireland's Construction and Use Regulations has meant that a maximum weight limit for such has hitherto remained unstipulated. While a Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Costs (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I am acutely aware that the rising costs of motor insurance for drivers generally are also affecting the taxi industry. There are reports of large increases for existing policy holders and difficulties in obtaining insurance for new operators. The implications of the current insurance difficulties faced by those in the taxi sector are of concern to me and the Government. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The matter raised is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

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: Bus Services (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1577 and 1579 together. In December 2016 the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) contacted my Department regarding a proposal for a Football Centre of Excellence in Glanmire. While I welcome plans by National Governing Bodies and clubs for investment in sporting infrastructure, it should be noted that there is no separate provision for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Mayo (including the R346) is the statutory responsibility of Mayo County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Mayo is the statutory responsibility of Mayo County Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection, the prioritisation and subsequent progression of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: National Ports Policy, published in 2013, introduced clear categorisation of the ports sector into Ports of National Significance (Tier 1), Ports of National Significance (Tier 2) and Ports of Regional Significance. National Ports Policy designates Galway port, which is one of the smaller State-owned commercial port companies, as a Port of Regional Significance. The categorisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority's 'Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035', which was approved and published in 2016, proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme involving electrification of the Northern line as far as Drogheda, the Kildare Line to Hazelhatch, the Sligo line to Maynooth in the west and to the M3 Parkway and construction of the DART...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (17 Jan 2017)

Shane Ross: In the main, the Department's file storage facilities are owned by the Office of Public Works and accordingly the cost associated with file storage is a matter for it. In relation to the Department's Shannon Office the following costs arise: Year Total 2014 €36,176.16 2015 €44,069.20 2016 €46,152.02In relation to the Department's Killarney Office the...