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

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the boards and management of the tourism agencies. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1595 to 1597, inclusive, 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 a response is not received within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1598 and 1599 together. The information requested by the Deputy pertaining to my Department is outlined in the following table: Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (as at end August) % Women 50.4% 49.0% 47.1% 47.4% 48.4% 49.0% 49.7% 47.9% The position regarding the non-Commercial State Sponsored bodies under the remit of this Department is a...

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

Shane Ross: My Department's funding of regional airports is under the Regional Airports Programme 2015-2019. This Programme provides for Exchequer support towards safety and security related projects and activities at the four regional airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), Kerry and Waterford under four separate Schemes: - Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Grant...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (11 Sep 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 road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

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

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

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

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

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

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: In relation to regional and local roads in Dublin, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded from the relevant local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants, where applicable....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (11 Sep 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 South Dublin County Council. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Appointments to State Boards under the aegis of my Department are made in line with both the Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards and my Departments Principles and Procedures for State Board Appointments both of which are available to view on my Departments website through the following link: . Information regarding current board membership can also be found on the...

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

Shane Ross: The Tourism Ireland share of the Tourism Marketing Fund for 2017 was €26,706,000. A 10% increase would cost €2,670,600. The Fáilte Ireland share of the Tourism Marketing Fund for 2017 was €9,147,000. A 10% increase would cost €914,700.

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

Shane Ross: I met with representatives of Waterford and Farranfore Airports while visiting the regions on 13 February 2017 and 19 April 2017 respectively, during which a range of issues were discussed. I did not specifically meet with those airports to discuss Brexit matters. Issues arising as a result of the UK's plans to leave the EU are being managed on a whole-of-government basis, with overall...

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

Shane Ross: Frontal protection systems, either fitted by a vehicle manufacturer or supplied as a separate technical unit and intended for fitting to new passenger cars and light goods vehicles, must meet the requirements of EC Regulation 78/2009, which was transposed into Irish law in the Road Vehicles Entry into Service Regulations (S.I. No. 157 of 2009) and the Mechanically Propelled Vehicle Entry into...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1617 to 1623, inclusive, and 1625 together. The comprehensive document “Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union: The Government’s Approach” published on 2 May 2017 outlined in detail the structures put in place by the Government to ensure a strategic and whole-of Government response to Brexit...

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

Shane Ross: All relevant areas of the Department are actively engaged in Brexit related work and consultations with stakeholders. Overall responsibility for the preparation and coordination of the Department's response to Brexit has been assigned to the Head of Function of the Policy, Governance and EU Division. Brexit issues relating to Tourism are managed by the Head of Function of the...

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

Shane Ross: Brexit is a key strategic risk for my Department and there are ongoing consultations and meetings between my officials, other Government Departments and agencies, and other public and private key stakeholders in order to plan for and mitigate the risks associated with Brexit and to identify opportunities arising. My Department engages with a range of stakeholders across the various...

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

Shane Ross: I will meet the European Commissioner for Transport, Ms Violeta Bulc, during her planned visit Ireland this October at which I will again raise with her Ireland's concerns on the implications of Brexit. I previously met Commissioner Bulc in June of this year at the Transport Council in Luxembourg. Since May of this year, I have also met with my UK, Swedish and...

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

Shane Ross: Brexit is a key priority for my Department and a number of Brexit-related research studies have been carried out on behalf of transport and tourism agencies and organisations in relation to Brexit. My Department, in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), is commencing a study into the use of the UK Landbridge by Irish importers...