Results 81-100 of 104 for 5 million speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (18 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: ...Control Centre, while the Deputy is presumably aware that the Phoenix Park Tunnel project is in fact already completed and open for passenger services. I am advised that the total capital cost of the project was €13.5million. In relation to maintenance of the heavy rail network, my Department provides annual capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and...

Seanad: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2003: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Shane Ross: ...the DIRT tax case was AIB although the Bank of Ireland was also an offender. What happened to them in that regard was that they willingly and happily paid up vast sums of money — AIB paid €90 million while Bank of Ireland paid €30 million — the most painless penalties ever imposed. If the Minister or I were to commit parking offences in a company car and the company continuously...

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ...present a funding challenge for the Exchequer and local authorities. Analysis undertaken by my Department in relation to the Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transportpublished in 2015 estimated, on a conservative basis, that expenditure of €580 million per annum is needed to keep the regional and local road network in a steady state condition. In order to avoid...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: ...management at Julianstown, as part of an engineering inspection after the Joint Oireachtas Committee meeting. The appraisal process includes the preparation of a Preliminary Appraisal for each proposed project.  Projects costing over €5 million also need a Detailed Appraisal Report if they progress beyond the Preliminary Appraisal stage.   The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 to 457, inclusive, together. As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. I am concerned, however, to ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (27 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: ...am concerned, however, to ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff travelling and working on our rail network. There were 45.5 million passenger journeys in 2017 on Iarnród Éireann, the vast majority of which occurred without incident. However, I have been advised by the company that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Carbon Budget (5 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: ...take-up and spend on the various schemes and projects in the later months of 2018, I expect a higher spend from the Carbon Reduction Programme in 2019 and I was delighted to be able to allocate €7 million in 2019 to support five key areas: 1.Low Emission Bus Trials; 2.the Electric Vehicle Reduced Tolling Scheme; 3.the Electric SPSV Grant Scheme; 4.bridging the purchase cost...

Social Welfare Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Nov 2015)

Shane Ross: ...buy people an extra six cigarettes. It will not even buy them an extra cigarette a day. That is the kind of money they have been given back. Those in receipt of child benefit will receive an extra €5 per child per month. The amounts involved are, therefore, very small. The Government’s approach is based on the philosophy that if it spreads the benefits very thinly, it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: ..., Irish Olympians achieved 16 top ten and 14 top 20 finishes. Our Paralympians won 11 medals and achieved 22 top eight finishes. Overall, 2016 was an excellent year for elite Irish athletes, with 54 medals won at world and European level in sports supported by Sport Ireland. I will now address the issues outlined by the committee. I will be pleased to have a broader discussion on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: ...of the 36 mile stretch of railway line between Ennis and Athenry and this is part of the TEN-T comprehensive network. This line was opened to the public in March 2010. Exchequer funding of €106.5 million was approved for Phase 1. The plan for Phase 2 involved the development of the line from Athenry to Tuam. However, this development together with a number of other transport...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: ..., local authorities could regularly apply for grants for specific improvement works for the strengthening, widening or realignment of rural roads 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 and renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (25 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: ...benefit both walkers and cyclists across the country. Under the Climate Action Plan 2019 Government has committed to a number of important actions in relation to cycling, specifically Actions 91, 95 and 97. In Action 97 Government has committed to revise transport infrastructure programmes to achieve at least 10% expenditure on facilitating cycling by Q4 2020. My Department is currently...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Let me start with Deputy Troy's questions. He is correct that the €5 million will go towards buses and the Luas due to the growth in passenger numbers. There will be a staged payment for the Luas green line enhancement, which is a problem area. The revised allocation will enable the NTA to take delivery of extra bus vehicles this year, enabling some of the additional services to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tender Process (12 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: ...Transport Authority, under the Dublin Transport Authority Act, 2008, and EU Regulation 1370/2007, to determine the appropriate mix of directly awarded and competitively tendered PSO services. In 2015, as part of the bus market opening, the NTA sought expressions of interest from public transport operators to operate bus services on certain routes in the Dublin metropolitan, Dublin...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: I would like to clarify that the planning and execution of construction works on the N52 and any other national route are operational matters in which I have no function. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding of the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of construction works on individual national roads...

Seanad: Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Second Stage (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ...potential as it would take place during Ireland's shoulder season for overseas tourism, between mid-September and late October. It is estimated that the tournament would draw approximately 450,000 visitors who would spend approximately €760 million. Based on Fáilte Ireland estimates, this would provide a return to the Exchequer of €138 million. There would be many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Ross: ...under these various programmes will collectively enhance sustainable transport options for citizens across the State and encourage modal shift away from the private car. In 2018 alone approximately 19 millionmore journeys were taken on PSO-funded Public Transport nationally than in 2017, a rise of 7.5%. The Canal Cordon Count shows that the proportion of commuters who use public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Shane Ross: ..., challenging and wide-ranging set of actions for inclusion in the Climate Action Plan, particularly in relation to public transport and active travel. A critical challenge is reducing the 52% of transport emissions that come from private car use. Our aim in expanding the carrying capacity and the attractiveness of our public transport and active travel networks is to provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: ...are a declared Search and Rescue resource to An Garda Síochána. Community Rescue Boat organisations that are a declared resource to the Irish Coast Guard are also eligible to apply. €241,752. (2018) 2 Grant to the Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) A contribution towards the net costs of CIL’s operations in Ireland. €6.646m. 3 Tourism Ireland funding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ...potential as it would take place during Ireland's shoulder season for overseas tourism, between mid-September and late October. It is estimated that the tournament would draw approximately 450,000 visitors, who would spend approximately €760 million. Based on Fáilte Ireland estimates, this would provide a return to the Exchequer of €138 million. There would be many...