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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 519 and 520 together. With regard the questions raised by the Deputy CAPITA IB were engaged by my Department in 2014 following a European wide competitive tendering process, for the development of a computer based system for Seafarers Certification. I am satisfied that the necessary controls are in place, to allow the Department to continue to operate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The total allocation in 2018 to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which now operates under the "Local Link" brand, is €14.996 million. This is the confirmed RTP allocation for this year, and any percentage increases over whatever timeframe, using whatever basis, may be calculated from it. However, as I have previously advised the Deputy, I would caution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. Tourism Ireland's funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2018 amounts to €42,492,000 in 2018 compared to €53,639,000 in 2008. Accordingly the full year cost of restoring funding to the 2008 figure would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. Tourism Ireland's funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in each of the years from 2011 to 2018, inclusive, is set out in the following table. The allocation for 2019 is subject to the annual estimates discussions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. Funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2018 amounts to €42,492,000. Accordingly: - a 1% increase would cost €424,920 - a 2% increase would cost €849,840 - a 3% increase would cost €1,274,760 - a 5% increase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Due to the major cutbacks in roads funding resulting from the financial crisis it was necessary for my Department to cease making separate allocations to local authorities in respect of  the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) in 2012. Details of LIS allocations before 2012 are included in the Regional and Local Road Grant Payment booklets which are available in the Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national (includes both national primary and national secondary routes) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (29 May 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 the budget...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530, 537 and 538 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority 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.  Details of the regional and local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: In response to the Deputy's question, I wish to refer the Deputy to my previous reply in response to Dáil Question number 594 on 13 February 2018 from the Deputy on a similar question. Over recent years, Exchequer investment in cycling infrastructure has been made under a number of different programmes and schemes. The table below sets...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 to 534, inclusive, together. Since 2010 my Department no longer pays subvention for public transport services paid directly to operators. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 536 together. The Deputy is aware that the taxpayer makes a significant and recurring contribution each year to both Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann. This contribution takes the form of both current, Public Service obligation (PSO), funding and also capital funding. The Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (29 May 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 on national primary and national secondary routes  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The funding provided by my Department to the organisation mentioned by the Deputy for each of the years 2016 to 2018 is outlined in the table below. 2016 2017  REV 2018  Current €49.2m €51.3m €51.6m Capital €29.2m €10.5m €6.7m Total €78.4m €61.8m €58.3m In addition to the above,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding to the National Governing Bodies of Sport.  In addition, Exchequer capital funding of €500,000 was provided through Sport Ireland during the period mentioned, under a Partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding to the organisation referred to by the Deputy.  In addition, Exchequer capital funding of €500,000 was provided through Sport Ireland during the period mentioned, under a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 546, 547 and 549 together. As the Deputy is aware, Budget 2018 provided a four-year enhanced capital envelope for public transport of over €2.7 billion to 2021 including funding of over €400 million for investment in public transport in 2018.  This increased funding will allow the roll-out of a number of key programmes to address...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) "Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035" includes the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan, an ambitious plan for the development of a safe and high quality cycling network. As the Deputy may be aware, Budget 2018 announced the allocation of funding over a four year period to progress a number of key projects which...