Results 11,841-11,860 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that the organisation referred to applied for a grant under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme.  When the 2017 Programme was advertised my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which set out the Department’s minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding.  While I do not think that it is appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 457 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that cycling arrangements have been put in place along many sections of the Luas Cross City route however along certain sections there is the potential for cyclists to interact in relatively restricted space with trams, buses and taxis. This arrangement has given rise to safety concerns at these specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the numbers cycling have increased year on year, with the recent 2016 Census showing a 43% increase in the numbers cycling to work on the 2011 figures. I have attached a table showing the numbers cycling to and from work or school, according to the latest figures from the CSO. In relation to cycling and walking, as the Deputy is aware, I have secured funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department provides capital funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the development of public transport infrastructure, including rail infrastructure, in the Greater Dublin Area.  My Department also provides capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and renewal of the heavy rail network under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 225, inclusive, together. 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Options are still being appraised in accordance with the terms of the Fresh Start Agreement in relation to the proposed bridge at Narrow Water and there is, therefore, no cost estimate or time frame available for the completion of the project.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among the State owned ports as it is not a company operating under the Harbours Acts, but is instead operated as a division of Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's questions to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The Port of Waterford currently maintains depths at 6.5 metres below datum (i.e. at low water). Hence, at high tide, the port has  10.5 metres in the channel (assuming a 4m tide). This allows the port to accommodate ships with a draft of 9 metres. The port would routinely handle very substantial vessels. In the container handling (Lo-Lo/Unitised) operations the current port...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Due to the major cutbacks in roads funding resulting from the financial crisis it was necessary for my Department to cease making separate allocations to local authorities in respect of  the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) in 2012. No provision was made for LIS in 2012. Since 2013 local authorities have had the option of using a proportion of their Discretionary Grant for LIS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, 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: Road Projects (13 Dec 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: I acknowledge the fact that the Senator has been an advocate for this project for a long time. His voice is welcome and keeps us to our commitment to the A5, which remains steadfast. It is even more important in light of the implications of Brexit. We are not yet fully familiar with them but any uncertainty will cause unease in the Senator's native Donegal and in the north west. We hope...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects (13 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: It is not as easy as it sounds to raise European funds for projects of this sort, as we are close to our ceiling, but we will certainly keep this project in mind if European funds become available. I acknowledge the role that Senator Ó Domhnaill is playing in keeping the Government aware of this project and high on our agenda. He will not find us wanting.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: What does this have to do with the Bill?

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: On a point of order, I do not know whether it is in order for someone to deliver a speech which never mentions the subject of the Bill at all, which is what we have just witnessed. I would like the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's views on the fact that we are putting up with a filibuster while lives are being lost as a result of this Bill not passing through the House. I ask him specifically not to...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: -----of Opposition Members in this regard, filibustering a Bill which is here to save lives and calling quorums before then leaving the House themselves.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: People's lives depend on our doing this work.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Lives are being lost while Members opposite filibuster.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: The contribution by the last speaker had nothing to do with the Bill. The Chair should be stricter in dealing with that type of thing.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: Some of them are totally genuine. However, the last contribution had nothing to do with the Bill.