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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Once it was clear that the option of designating the Irish Aviation Authority as the competent authority was no longer available, the decision was taken - following extensive discussions - that Fingal County Council was best suited to undertake the role.  Fingal County Council already has responsibilities under the EU Environmental Noise Directive which encapsulates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I assume that the context of this question relates to the North Runway project at Dublin Airport, which is the responsibility of the daa. The duties assigned to members of the senior management team at daa in relation to this project are a matter for the company, and as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have no function in this matter. However, in order to be of assistance, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As  the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. In Budget 2018 I have secured over €110 million which is being allocated to develop cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, and in the cities of Galway, Limerick, Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 Mar 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (28 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 is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (28 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: Departmental Staff Data (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is subject to specific legal obligations under the Disability Act 2005.  Part 5 of the Act sets out a requirement for public service bodies to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities each year. Staff in the Department provide information relating to disabilities on a voluntary disclosure basis and do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I am delighted to be here to discuss the sports capital programme, and I know the committee is also looking at funding for minority sports in the later session. I am joined by the Minister of State with responsibility for tourism and sport, Deputy Brendan Griffin; the assistant secretary with responsibility for tourism and sport, Mr. Ken Spratt, Mr. Noel Sheahan from the sports capital...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, has outlined, after a lot of hard work we were delighted to be in a position to provide assistance to so many worthwhile projects at the end of last year. Inevitably though, there were some disappointed applicants who were deemed invalid at assessment stage. In that regard, all applicants deemed invalid or partially invalid were invited to appeal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes, I will deal with a few myself and the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, can deal with some as well. The objective of this scheme is to widen the number of people who can participate in sport. That includes people from all areas of society. We are concerned about the numbers. It is important to us that they increase over the years. They are specifically geared and weighted toward...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: About 50% of the amounts.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I can get that. I do not have the details of the schools here but the amounts for disadvantaged areas is 50%. The question of more open access and opening up the schools was raised as well. In many cases where the schools have applied, as has been said and acknowledged, they do have the assets. In every single case, private and public, where a school makes an application, that school must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The definition of sport used by the Council of Europe is often used as a guide and it refers to "all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being".

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Exactly. Bridge could be considered under the mental well-being category.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: We would be happy to consider that. Senator O'Mahony asked a question. I will deal with the schools issue. Perhaps the Minister of State will deal with the issue of large sports infrastructure and minority sports. He is better equipped to deal with those issues than I. I presume the school to which the Senator refers is Wesley College. That was a joint application, made with the Young...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I think there will be a nominal fee. I am not sure but I think we are talking about something very small. Maybe they have to pay an overhead if they are using the lighting or that sort of thing. I do not think there is any consistent fee. They are getting the use of the facilities for 15 years. It is a huge benefit to the surrounding community. I suppose the officials who made the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a joint application that will benefit a large number of people in the community. The facilities could not be made accessible to absolutely everybody-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: -----because it is only one pitch. However, the college is making it available to people who would never otherwise get access to it, which I think is a very worthy objective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I will come to Deputy Munster's questions in a minute. Perhaps the Minister of State can deal with the questions from Senator Feighan. Deputy O'Keeffe asked about extending the sports capital scheme for another year. I agree with him about this scheme. It is a fantastic scheme. It is phenomenal and we would like to be able to do it every single year. One of the Deputies, I think...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Deputy Troy is very strong on interruption but very low on content.