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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: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and all agencies under the Department's remit are subject to specific legal obligations set out in the Disability Act 2005.  Part 5 of the Act sets out a requirement for public service bodies to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities.The National Disability Authority (NDA) reports on compliance with this 3% target and...

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

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. The programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.  ​Under the terms of the SCP, grants are allocated to sporting organisations...

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

Shane Ross: ​Clean and energy efficient vehicles have an important role to play in achieving Ireland's policy objectives of reducing energy consumption and lessening CO2 and pollutant emissions. As the Deputy is already aware, my Department and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, jointly have convened an interdepartmental Low Emission...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1839 and 1840 together. 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 roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

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

Shane Ross: ​As part of its work on a mid-term Review of the Capital Plan, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has set up a High Level Group  to provide the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform with an evidence-based analysis and recommendations on the future role of using PPPs (and concessions) as a procurement option in the delivery of capital infrastructure,...

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

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 national road projects  is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Judge Moran's Report was presented to officials in my Department on Monday, 12 June 2017.  On 8 June 2017, and prior to receipt of the Report, one of the parties who is referenced in the Report raised certain legal matters, by way of letters to (i) me as Minister, (ii) Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan, and (iii) the Attorney General, relating to...

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

Shane Ross: While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Ministerial Council (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper is being prepared for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council later in the year.

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

Shane Ross: Bus Éireann receives Public Service Obligation (PSO) and capital funding.  Since 2010 there is no PSO subvention paid directly by my Department to transport operators. The award of PSO contracts falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has direct responsibility for this area along with the routes covered.  The NTA also...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1847 and 1848 together. Funding of the four regional airports at Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), Kerry and Waterford is provided through five different schemes under the EU approved Regional Airports Programme which operates from 2015 until 2019. Capital funding under the Programme is confined to necessary safety and security related projects to...

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

Shane Ross: In line with National Ports Policy published in 2013, no Exchequer funding is provided to any commercial port company. National Ports Policy  2013 outlines that Irish ports must operate on a commercial basis without recourse to State funding for any activities. Ports are expected to fund their activities and capital infrastructure investment from their own resources.

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

Shane Ross: In line with National Ports Policy published in 2013, no Exchequer funding is provided to any commercial port company.   National Ports Policy  2013 outlines that Irish ports must operate on a commercial basis without recourse to State funding for any activities. Ports are expected to fund their activities and capital infrastructure investment from their own...

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

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

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1852 to 1854, inclusive, together. The Deputy is aware that funding for Iarnród Éireann is provided under separate funding programmes. The Company receives current funding for rail services under the PSO funding programme and it also receives capital funding through the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) and also through...

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

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 construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads (including measures concerning cycle lanes), is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

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

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 1302 which I answered on the 2nd May 2017 (copy attached). Dáil Question No:  1302 To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the public bus service is a vital piece of infrastructure in rural communities; his plans to support such services; if he will ensure there is an adequate and secure level...

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

Shane Ross: Any estimation of the number of cars using our roads, either on a national basis or just in the Greater Dublin Area, whether during a particular period or not, would involve the use of traffic count surveys and is entirely a matter for each local authority. I have no role in the matter.

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

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that I met formally with the Chairperson and CEO of Dublin Port Company on the 30th March 2017. We discussed several issues pertaining to the Port including the National Ports Policy, the Company's continued growth, the Alexandra Basin redevelopment project to address capacity requirements and the Company's Masterplan. In the context of the importance of the...