Results 12,001-12,020 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (17 Jan 2018)

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: Bus Services (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP which now operates under the "Local Link" brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Green Line Capacity Enhancement project was recently approved by Government. The purpose of the project is to address current capacity limits at peak hours on the Luas Green Line and to cater for future demands along the line. The project will cost approximately €90 million and is proposed in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the Government has proposed that a ten year capital plan will be set out which will take account of the National Planning Framework. My Department will also take that into account when setting infrastructure investment priorities in the years up to 2027.  This capital plan is likely to be discussed at cabinet in the coming weeks. On Thursday 12...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that my Department's Human Resources Division has received one complaint of bullying from members of staff in each of the years 2011 and 2015. Neither complaint was upheld following investigation. In terms of addressing complaints of bullying and sexual harassment, my Department is strongly committed to implementing the Civil Service Anti-Bullying,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan Data (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 to 192, inclusive, together. Central to the development of the National Mitigation Plan (NMP)was the robust economic evaluation of key emission mitigation measures. A Marginal Abatement Cost Curve approach (MACC) was used to compare ‘business-as-usual’ economic activity to ‘low carbon’ options. The MACC tool was developed by the...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The fee of €15.50 for a duplicate copy of the NCT vehicle inspection report has been in place since January 2002. This cost covers administration and I have no plans at this time to review this cost. It is my understanding that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reviewing the possibility of providing a vehicle's roadworthiness inspection history via an online platform. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 to 270, inclusive, together. As per section 14 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, members of the board of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appointed by me as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Individual persons are not approached to be appointed. Appointments to state boards, including the RSA, are processed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The gross total  allocation for my Department in the Revised Estimates 2017 was €1.8bn. This is made up of €680m Current and €1,130m Capital. There was capital carryover from 2016 of €10.96m. We received a Technical Supplementary Estimate of €12.5m and had a carryover to 2018 of 10.95m.  Apart from the carryover of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 to 279, inclusive, 281, 282 and 309 together. The Government’s budgetary framework for capital investment, 'Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021' published in September 2015, provided funding to progress a number of key public transport projects included in the National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is reviewing how it intervenes in the various freight modes of road, rail, maritime and air, to identify how we can best support all involved in the logistics chain, including producers, retailers, importers, exporters and transport providers. The proportion of freight in Ireland moved by rail is low at present, at a little over 1% of total domestic freight tonnage. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The capital investment programme in the roads sector continues to be framed by the conclusions reached in the Department's Strategic Framework for Investment in Land Transport (SFILT) which highlighted the importance of the maintenance and renewal of transport infrastructure together with targeted investments to improve the existing network. Most of the expenditure in the programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 to 291, inclusive, 300 to 303, inclusive, and 310 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 to 294, inclusive, and 304 to 308, inclusive, together. 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 those roads are funded from the council's own resources supplemented by State road grants....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 to 299, 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. My Department has recently received a submission from Galway County Council in connection with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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 initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (18 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, 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 initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...