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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1810 to 1812, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, while significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) it has not been possible for my Department, other Government Departments' and Local Authorities to deliver on many of the objectives due to the significant scaling back in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: All of the 2,320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnects initiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride sites at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1816, 1837 and 1838 together. Ireland has successfully reached agreement on driving licence exchange with a number of Canadian provinces to date and work is progressing on an agreement with British Columbia which I expect to have in place shortly. Driving licence exchange agreements take time to arrive at, and require the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: A list of all applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme is available on the Department’s website www.dttas.ie.  The information is displayed on a county basis. All of the 2320 applications are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I have not met with any of the tourism groups mentioned by the Deputy.  However, my colleague Patrick O'Donovan TD, in his capacity as Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, met with Visit Cork, which is the principal stakeholder collaborative group for the development and promotion of tourism in Cork, covering the entire county and city.  Visit Cork was established by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jun 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and procuring the provision of public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Jun 2017)

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: Sports Events (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The disbursement of funds in support of the bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  In this regard, I am advised that Fáilte Ireland has paid €767,500 in grant-aid to support the RWC2023 bid since 2015, from a total grant approval of €1,220,000. The proposed guarantees sought as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I am fully aware of the important role played by public transport in ensuring connectivity for rural communities.  This Government has supported that role through the 11% cumulative increase I secured in Budget 2017 for both the Public Service Obligation (PSO) programme and the Rural Transport Programme.  That increase means that in 2017 approximately €277million be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (20 Jun 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: Brexit Negotiations (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​On 2nd May, the Government published a comprehensive document on Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This document sets out the approach of the Government to the forthcoming negotiations, following the successful campaign to have key Irish issues recognised in the EU negotiation position....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I have had a number of meetings with my EU counterparts, UK counterparts and the European Commissioner on Brexit, most recently at the Transport Council in Luxembourg last week. These meetings were extremely useful in promoting an understanding of  transport and tourism  Brexit implications for Ireland and are summarised in tabular form below. Date Name of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (20 Jun 2017)

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 Sector Pensions Data (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is seeking specific pensions information for employees in the public bodies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked those public bodies to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please advise my private office. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September.