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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: He is suggesting doing that now. That is what is in the report, he said let us use social media so that it probably will not happen again. We have dealt with the London games and the reconciliation of accounts. I think we have dealt with everything.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: They have been general and particular. I prefer to be general. They are not irreconcilable. Deputy asked me specific questions about THG and should we sort it out first. Yes, obviously that comes under the general-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: I do not want to give huge hostages to fortune because they could be open to strange interpretations. I am saying that normal corporate governance rules must be in place or we must be satisfied that they will be in place before funding is given to OCI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: I am not saying that. Sport Ireland funding is for administration and programmes. What I am saying is that I do not believe funding should be given to an organisation that is behaving in a way that is ethically unacceptable.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Property (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: This matter relates to a sale transaction dispute with Shannon Development dating back to 2011.  This began before the establishment of Shannon Group which now includes the former Shannon Development property portfolio within its subsidiary Shannon Commercial Enterprises. I am aware of the process undertaken by the Public Accounts Committee in reviewing this dispute and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (11 Sep 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 the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Under EU law, Member States may issue driving licences only to people whose normal residence is within their jurisdiction.  When someone takes up residence abroad we therefore cannot issue or renew a driving licence for them. The EU definition of 'normal residence' allows that a person may remaining normally resident in a country while temporarily living outside that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Ambulance Service (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The provision of Air Ambulance/Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (AA/HEMS) is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive through the National Ambulance Service. The role of the Coast Guard in the provision of a HEMS service has been and will remain a secondary role to the primary SAR function and is provided on “as available” basis. Following a recent review by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (11 Sep 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 the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (11 Sep 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: Driver Test Data (11 Sep 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 response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office is a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1495 and 1496 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle signage and all licencing requirements, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1497 and 1498 together. The Taxi Regulation Act 2013 provides that the Taxi Advisory Committee (TAC) shall consist of a Chairperson and 17 ordinary members. The 2013 Act also sets out requirements with regard to categories of representation. Three of the four vacancies to which you referred have since been filled. These positions were under the 'special...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered blind. The medical criteria for issue of the permit are strict and only persons whose mobility is severely and permanently restricted qualify. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1500 and 1501 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of political staff employed in my Department in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017 is as outlined in the following table. Please note that my Department had both a Minister and Minister of State for each of the years in question. The Deputy should also note that with effect from the 31st March 2016, on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Investment Plan (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, while I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as a link road between Castlelough on the N71 and Lissivigeen on the N22) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Passengers Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1504 to 1506, inclusive, together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport 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 Status (11 Sep 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This also applies to the maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Sep 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.