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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 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: Departmental Funding (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Presently, the Department provides a small number of annual grants (22 in all) to certain designated land and maritime entities that are known as 'declared resources' which can immediately be tasked by an appropriate state agency in a search and rescue incident. Where maritime declared resources are concerned, the Department provides an annual grant of €5,000 to 12 community boat...

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

Shane Ross: 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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to develop tourism offerings, it does not have...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is presumably aware that staffing at train stations is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any statutory function.I understand that the Company is keeping staffing under review as there have been changes in customers' purchasing preferences. Overall, only 17% of revenue is now via the traditional booking office, and...

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

Shane Ross: ​The cost of investigations undertaken in human resources and industrial relations matters in my Department was €22,386 in 2015 and nil costs in 2016. In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to him on this matter on 28 February 2017 - Reference No. 9641/17, Parliamentary Question No. 752. As I explained, following a Government decision in 2012 the National Transport Authority (NTA) was assigned responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme, taking over that responsibility from Pobal. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities, have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, such as the N72 in this case, subject to the consent of Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Issues relating to facilities and the amount of rail freight handled at Rosslare Europort are operational matters for the port and I have therefore forwarded the question to Iarnód Éireann for direct reply. In relation to Brexit, my Department held a Workshop in April on the impact of Brexit on maritime transport, regulation and on the sectors on which this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have no direct role in this matter. These are decisions for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas and Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, and are not subject to my approval. I have referred the Deputy's Questions to both agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for local roads within their administrative area. To assist local authorities in the application of Special Speed Limits, my Department's updated Guidelines for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The staffing complement of my Department as at the end of 2016 was 459 whole time equivalents.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: All​-terrain vehicle (ATV) bikes, quad bikes, and scrambler bikes are mechanically propelled vehicles, and as such, irrespective of engine capacity, under Road Traffic legislation the user of an ATV bike, quad bike, or scrambler in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, and must also wear a helmet, with severe penalties (including fixed charge notices,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department does not provide support and services aimed solely at members of the Travelling Community. The services provided by my Department are generally open to all, including members of the Travelling Community. For example one of the main objectives of the sports capital programme, operated by my Department is the prioritisation of disadvantaged groups and areas. All...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Claims for damages in motor collisions are claims in tort, specifically negligence. If the third party can show that the injury/damage suffered is due to the negligence of the policyholder/driver he will succeed in his claim, and cover under the third party section of the motor policy will be triggered. My understanding from contacts my Department has had with Insurance Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table. ​County Clare​ ​Cork ​Donegal ​Dublin ​Galway ​Kerry ​Total ​Number ​36 2 1 62 ​6 4 ​111

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table. ​County Clare​ ​Dublin ​Kerry ​Retired/resigned ​2 4 0 ​Retired/resigned ​3 14 1

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 510 and 511 together. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of full time and temporary Clerical Officer appointments made in the period from 1 January 2015 to 31st May 2017 is as outlined in the table. Table 1 ​- ​Clare ​Cork ​Dublin ​Galway ​Kerry ​Total ​Clerical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: At present only the carriage of folded up bikes in carry cases is permitted while travelling on the Luas. However, to encourage a multi modal approach to commuter journeys bicycle parking facilities are in place at most stops with approximately 700 bicycle parking spaces along the Luas lines. This number will no doubt increase with the extension to the Luas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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 (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Irish Government's funding commitment in relation to the A5 is as set out in the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start.