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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital Plan Review has concluded and I have announced the outcome of the Review. Overall an additional €486 million was secured for roads over the four-year period to 2021 bringing total roads investment for the period to €4.26 billion. With this increased funding it will be possible to commence a number of additional roads projects - the Sligo Western distributor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (23 Jan 2018)

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.  Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Road Traffic legislation extends to driving in public places and to the public road.  Car parks in shopping centres are private property and are outside of the remit of my Department. However, I would urge the relevant car park management companies to impose appropriate fines.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I share the Deputy's concerns regarding those who unlawfully park in spaces reserved for the disabled. I am currently looking at ways to appropriately punish such offenders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Jan 2018)

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.  Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Revenue (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: There is no single indicator in national accounts data, as published by the CSO, which determines the annual worth of tourism to Ireland in economic terms and, therefore, no sectoral breakdown. Fáilte Ireland does estimate a figure for total tourism revenue using data from the CSO and some other sources and this is available on the agency's website....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Revenue (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: There is no single indicator in national accounts data, as published by the CSO, which determines the annual worth of tourism to Ireland in economic terms. Fáilte Ireland does estimate a figure for total tourism revenue using data from the CSO and some other sources and this is available on the agency's website. Outlined below is the total...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: It is my expectation that the new National Sports Policy will be considered by Government during the first Quarter of 2018, with a view to its publication shortly thereafter. The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools.  There are four swimming...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 as amended by the Roads Act 2007 provides for the classification of national, regional and local roads. Road classification needs to follow appropriate and logical criteria and have regard to existing legislative provisions. Careful consideration of such proposals is, therefore, required. As part of the 2012 roads classification review, all national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (23 Jan 2018)

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. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department has no contracts with the company mentioned. With regard to the agencies, this is a matter for the agencies themselves. I have forwarded your question to the agencies for direct reply to you. If the Deputy has not received a reply within ten working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department does not receive copies of reports of the Garda forensic traffic investigations team following fatal traffic collisions.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (23 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.  As the selection and prioritisation of works  is the responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware. the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 proposes implementation of the DART Expansion Programme.  The overall DART Expansion Programme has a key role to play in delivering...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (23 Jan 2018)

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: Road Projects (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 536 together. As regards national road projects in County Louth, in an announcement on 12th December 2017 I welcomed confirmation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland that construction of the long awaited Ardee Bypass will be going ahead. This is the reason the project was not mentioned in my 16th January press release. The improvement and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Data (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Since 2011 there have been no new agencies created; however a number have been merged. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011, while Tralee and Fenit Harbour Commissioners transferred to the control of Kerry County Council on 1 October 2011.  On 1st January 2012 both Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Commissioners and Kinsale Harbour Commissioners...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Personal Injury Claims (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the agencies themselves. I have forwarded your question to the agencies under my remit for direct response to you. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539 and 540 together. As I indicated to the Deputy during the Topical Issue debate, there are a range of competing demands which have to be evaluated within the overall capital envelope available to my Department and I cannot put a definite time line on the outcome of that evaluation process at this point.  What I can say is that within the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (23 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: Since taking office, I have met the following groups and local authorities. In addition, I have travelled around the country with Deputies and Senators, from several parties, including the Deputy's, meeting councillors and officials from numerous Local Authorities to discuss a variety of issues. Please see list below. Public Representatives, Local Authorities & Other Groups...