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Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I never suggested that Seán FitzPatrick should be Governor of the Central Bank and I ask Deputy Troy to withdraw that allegation.

Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I never suggested-----

Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: His records are incorrect but he can check them.

Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I will be delighted to do so.

Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I will reply to part of what Deputy Troy said but will not reply to a contemptible allegation. I am absolutely committed to holding the public transport stakeholder dialogue which Deputy Troy stated I failed to hold. My interest is that industrial relations should be extremely good. The Deputy is aware that during an industrial relations dispute when the unions, quite understandably,...

Other Questions: Industrial Relations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I told the Deputy that it is my intention for that to happen as soon as possible. It is an operational matter for the NTA but it is a high priority.

Other Questions: Pension Provisions (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 35 together. I refer Deputy Barry to the answer given to Parliamentary Question No. 2, for which he was present. Issues in regard to the CIÉ pension scheme are primarily a matter for the CIÉ group, its employees and the trustees of the pension scheme. The employees of CIÉ group companies, Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann,...

Other Questions: Pension Provisions (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Will the Acting Chairman allow me one sentence?

Other Questions: Pension Provisions (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: It is a specific answer to the Deputy's question. I have no plans for the CIÉ funded pension schemes to be converted into unfunded pension schemes.

Topical Issue Debate: Marine Safety (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising a problem that is very current in County Clare and about which he is extremely concerned. First, I praise the volunteer members of the Coast Guard who undertake such vital work in support of safe use of our coastline and coastal waters. Kilkee Coast Guard station is the unit which experienced the tragic loss of Caitríona Lucas's life, as mentioned by...

Topical Issue Debate: Marine Safety (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I am impressed by what the Deputy said. He will understand that the Coast Guard has been active in response to this tragic incident and the Coast Guard has kept a vigilant presence in Kilkee. While the unit was off-service for some time, there has been a process to ease it back incrementally to full operability. Training is ongoing in Kilkee as it is in all Coast Guard units. That said,...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I will address that issue in a second because it is one which can be resolved very quickly, but I will address the substantive issue first. I was not aware of the information the Deputy has just provided when preparing for this subject but I will address it at the end. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads together with traffic management in Cork city is the...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy. I guess this is a misunderstanding because the officials in my Department in that particular area are super efficient. I have never come across anything like this happening or there being a lack of response to something so important. My guess is that there is a mismatch somewhere which we will be able to sort out between ourselves one way or the other.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I am aware of the increased demand for commuter services, particularly during peak commuter hours.  The NTA's “Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035” provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades.  The DART Expansion Programme, which is a cornerstone project of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The public consultation process for the new National Sports Policy, to which Deputy O'Keeffe refers, was a most useful exercise. It resulted in the receipt of 54 submissions from a wide range of stakeholders including Government departments, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local Sports Partnerships and private individuals. My Department and I have closely examined the content...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for his question concerning this important policy development. Its importance reflects the highly consultative process that has been followed by my Department. A public consultation was initiated in late 2016 and resulted in the receipt of 54 submissions from a wide range of stakeholders including Government departments, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Government recently approved my proposal to designate Fingal County Council as the noise regulator for Dublin Airport in order that Ireland fully complies with EU Regulation 598/2014. The Regulation sets out how Member States should regulate noise at major airports, under a regulatory framework that provides for the measurement, management and on-going...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA has advised my Department that while it does not propose to establish a separate office such as the Deputy has suggested, it is assessing the potential of a more centralised general contact facility for public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (15 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 and 24 together. The purpose of the ongoing internal review of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973, is to identify the options available for various aspects of the Order. The internal review will be completed in the coming weeks. The Chicago Convention, which is the main international treaty...