Results 13,061-13,080 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: Yes. That is why investment is linked to spatial strategies. I am in agreement with the Deputy.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: The importance of sport should not be underestimated. It is vital.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: I accept what the Deputy is saying, if we can say where the population is going.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: No.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: Before the summer recess, I hope.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: I hope so, yes.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: It is nearing the last of its stages. I have a draft of it. It should be done before the summer recess. I would be amazed if it was not.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: The tourism action-----
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: Currently.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: There was a date. I will have to come back to the Deputy on that.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: Yes.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: I think the tourism action plan is due in a couple of weeks, or maybe two or three weeks. It is a new draft. Regarding Brexit, these tourist figures are a very curious thing. In a sense they are defying gravity at the moment. They are fantastic. The figures for the first two months of this year were up 7.9% on last year, despite what is happening as a result of Brexit, and despite the...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: I agree with the Deputy. The appointment has been made and the decision has been taken. Fingal County Council will be made the competent authority and An Bord Pleanála will be the appeals mechanism. The primary legislation will be introduced as soon as possible. I hope that we will have that ready by the end of the year.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: We will get an update on that.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (18 Apr 2018) Shane Ross: It should be. The Deputy is quite right. I thought it was, actually. I am sorry. It may not happen within 12 months. It may not happen this year, I am told, but my ambition is to get at least the heads of the Bill this year.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Apr 2018)
Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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 also a matter for the local...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Apr 2018)
Shane Ross: 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 conjunction with the relevant transport operator and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 Apr 2018)
Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and operation of the national road network is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (19 Apr 2018)
Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 309 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cruinnithe an Aire (19 Apr 2018)
Shane Ross: Bhí teagmháil agam le Cumann na nÁitritheoirí maidir le drochbhail Bóthar Derrartha le linn cuairt a thabhairt ar Ghaillimh Dé hAoine 2ú Feabhra. Is féidir liom a dhearbhú go raibh teagmháil níos mó ag an ngrúpa liom le déanaí agus cé nach bhfuil mé in ann bualadh leo thug mé nuashonrú don...