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

Shane Ross: The Deputy will find details of all external expenditure on my Department's website at the following link .

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1860 and 1861 together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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 Transport Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the statutory body with responsibility for the integration of services in respect of public transport services provided under public service contracts 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 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 implementation of individual road projects (including the  Listowel Bypass) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with...

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

Shane Ross: ​This is an operational matter for Tourism Ireland and one in which I, as Minister, have no role or function. Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for 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: Ports Development (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I wish to advise the Deputy that Drogheda Port Company has established two Subsidiary companies namely Fast Terminals Limited in which it holds a 50% shareholding and Bremore Ireland Port Limited in which it holds a 100% shareholding. It is the statutory objective of each port company, inter alia, to take all proper measures for the development of its harbour, to promote...

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

Shane Ross: ​I recognise that there is considerable evidence emerging of increased travel demand across the Dublin region in general, with growing traffic levels on many of the region's roads and streets.With regard to the M50, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), along with other stakeholders are continuing to implement a number of measures on the M50 to manage demand and optimise operational...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnectsinitiative 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...

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

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two...

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

Shane Ross: The main purpose and the intended outcome of the Ministerial Committee on Road Safety is to examine road fatality/serious injuries trends, to review implementation of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020, and to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss and put forward orientations, in addition to giving feedback to other stakeholders on relevant road safety issues,...

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

Shane Ross: The most recent CSO data showing a decline in the number of British visitors to Ireland this year are a concern. The depreciation in sterling since the Brexit vote means that competitiveness and value for money are more important than ever. Through the the tourism agencies, we are working both to protect our share of the British market and also to promote diversification into other...

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

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes, including the Women in Sport programme.  Sport Ireland channels its funding through the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport and...

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

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), as the National Governing Body for Football.  National Governing Bodies (NGBs), including the FAI, are independent, autonomous bodies. I have no role in, or responsibility for, operational matters of NGBs. The Deputy may wish to contact the FAI directly. Contact details are: Tel: 01 8999 500, Email: .

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department has recently started to publish on its website a Monthly Report on Munitions of War Exemptions issued under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973, (S.I. No. 224 of1973). This can be be accessed by the Deputy via the following link (latest figures available are up to the end of May 2017).The...

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

Shane Ross: I answered a similar question from Deputy Jan O'Sullivan on 26 January 2017. Owners and Skippers of Irish Fishing Vessels of 25 Gross Tonnage and upwards are required under the Merchant Shipping Acts to maintain a log for the vessel and to enter into an agreement with their crew.  These two requirements are combined into a single document called a Fishing Vessel Logbook.  ...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department's National and Vehicle Driver File (NVDF), which contains details of registered vehicles and licensed drivers in this country, is fully capable of accommodating and processing Eircodes. The Departments online systems, including which enables vehicles be taxed online, can also accommodate Eircodes. The cost of making the necessary NVDF software and other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (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 further number of weeks to complete this process. I expect that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September. 

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that Brittany Ferries currently operates a ferry service between Cork and Rosscoff. Ireland is well serviced in terms of ferry connectivity as the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State. There are currently six shipping lines providing passenger and roro services, with, depending on the time...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (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 further number of weeks to complete this process. I expect that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September. 

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

Shane Ross: I am fully aware of the important role the bus fulfils in ensuring public transport 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...