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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Remit (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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: Public Transport Data (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issues raised are operational matters for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Companies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive responses within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Rail Network (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together. As the Deputy is aware, in 2006 the then Government approved capital funding for Phase 1 of the Western Rail corridor between Ennis and Athenry that opened in 2010 at a capital cost of €106.5m. This investment followed the Government approved Business Case prepared by Iarnród Éireann who conducted an economic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant County or City Council, 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 499 and 500 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local are the statutory responsibilities of Monaghan and Cavan County Councils, 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.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Data (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the TII 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: Departmental Staff Data (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The table below sets out the number of staff assigned to my Department’s Press Office each year since 2015. In May 2017, an Executive Officer was assigned to the Press Office while one Clerical Officer and one temporary Clerical Officer were reassigned to other duties. The Acting Assistant Principal Officer reports to a Principal Officer, who is Head of the Corporate Support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Recruitment (8 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: No panel for Communications Officers has been established in my Department and no Civil Service position of Head of Communications or similar role or description been appointed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Children First Guidelines (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: A local authority may extinguish a public right of way under section 73 of the Roads Act 1993, once it follows the procedures set down in that section. Where it proposes to extinguish the public right of way, the local authority must publish notices, in a local newspaper or newspapers and at the right of way itself, informing the public that submissions may be made in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rights of Way (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: A local authority may extinguish a public right of way under section 73 of the Roads Act 1993, once it follows the procedures set down in that section. Where it proposes to extinguish the public right of way, the local authority must publish notices, in a local newspaper or newspapers and at the right of way itself, informing the public that submissions may be made in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard is presently working with the Office of Public Works to design an appropriate building for the designated site and regular liaison is taking place concerning the design. An estimated timeframe for construction cannot be made available until the design process is complete.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for carrying out inspection and assessment of airport security now rests with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).  Security oversight by the IAA involves a programme of  inspections, tests and audits in accordance with EU Regulation 300/2008, to ensure compliance with common rules and standards on aviation security and procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for carrying out inspection and assessment of airport security now rests with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).  I am advised by the IAA that 24 airports and aerodromes have been inspected since 2004 in accordance with the relevant EU Regulations, which lay down common rules and standards on aviation security and procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Banking (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: From 01 January 2017 to 31 January 2018 my Department paid €1,974 in negative interest in three current accounts. These accounts are used for the processing of payments, receipts and payroll. The negative interest rate of -0.1% is charged on over night balances on two accounts, the third account is zero rated on a closing balance up to €10 million and anything over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (20 Mar 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 has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: The information is updated twice yearly. The second six months of 2017 will be published shortly. The first six months of 2018 will be published later in the year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I have not had discussions with the Minister for Justice and Equality or the Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) regarding the matter raised by the Deputy. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in...