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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland 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 is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

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

Shane Ross: Details of all allocations and payments under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme from 2011 to date in 2017 are published on the Department's website at the following link: .

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

Shane Ross: The initial estimate of the cost of repairs to national, regional and local roads arising from the severe weather in late 2015 and early 2016, based on returns from local authorities, was €88m. This was followed by Government agreement in January 2016 to allocate €106m to assist in the repair of storm and flood damage to transport infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Code of Conduct (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​All the agencies within my Departments remit have confirmed that they fully complied with their obligations under tax law for 2015. With regard 2016 all the commercial agencies under my Department's remit have fully comfirmed their compliance with their obligations under tax law with the exception of CIÉ. CIÉ requested an extension to their delivery of the...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1884 and 1885 together. Decisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks are a matter for the relevant local authority which is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of its functional area. Section 25 of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 provides for both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Garda Commissioner to be consulted by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions 1886 and 1895 together. My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the administration of the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme. This rolling programme of measures facilitates investment in various QBCs, cycling/walking, safety and traffic management projects throughout the seven local authority areas in the Greater Dublin Area, including Fingal County...

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: Park and Ride Facilities (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of Park and Ride facilities in County Kildare. Noting the NTA's...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2,320 applications received 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...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1891 and 1892 together. ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including bridges) is the statutory responsibility of Donegal County Council, 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...

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

Shane Ross: The development of the Royal Canal tow path as a greenway within the environs of Dublin city, along with any possible links to the towpath, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the relevant local authority.  I have forwarded your correspondence to the NTA for consideration and direct reply to you.  If you have not received a response within...

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

Shane Ross: ​As individuals may apply direct to the Departments or State agency offices located outside the Dublin region that they wish to transfer to without the knowledge of their parent Department, my Department does not have the information requested by the Deputy. Such information will be available upon the introduction of the Civil Service Wide Mobility Scheme planned for later...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 together. In 2013 the Irish Aviation Authority was designated the Appropriate Authority for the purpose of European aviation security regulations EU 300/2008, as provided for under Statutory Instrument 551 of 2012, the European Communities (Civil Aviation Security) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. This involves responsibility on the IAA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2,320 applications received 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  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: Sports Capital Programme Administration (21 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: Driver Licences (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is an administrative matter for the National Driver Licensing Service, for which the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility.  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: Departmental Contracts Data (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Departments website at the following link External Expenditure. This information is updated twice yearly, the first 6 months of 2017 will be available on the website early in the coming weeks. With regard the agencies under my Department's remit, I will forward your question to the agencies for their direct reply to you. If you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport infrastructure in the State in relation to bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...