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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including high performance sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including high performance sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the board and management of Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (19 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases.  I have therefore 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 Properties (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the procurement of office and other accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly ownership of any land associated with this Department's buildings is a matter for OPW. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport does not own any land in County Meath. The position regarding the semi state...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the procurement of public transport services. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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 Subsidies (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Since 2010 there is no subvention paid directly by my Department for public transport services. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). As is normal, the allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance with the various contract...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (20 Sep 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) - supported by Dublin Bus - have embarked on a process of full public consultation on these bus proposals, involving local brochures, local face-to-face events organised at various locations around the city, digital imaging of the network, on-line surveys and consultation with user groups. They are both in listening mode to people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that the junction in question involves a crossroads between the N70 and local roads. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads. However, the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (20 Sep 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 also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the National Development Plan (NDP) notes the funding priority for the inter-urban rail network is to protect the investment already made in the national rail network, including the Mullingar line, by funding projects needed to maintain safety and service levels in railway operations. The NDP also confirms a number of key investment priorities to address transport...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I am happy to be back in the Seanad for today's debate, and I look forward to hearing Senators' thoughts on the range of projects to be rolled out in the transport, tourism and sporting sectors over the lifetime of the national development plan, NDP, which forms part of project Ireland 2040. In June of this year, I launched "Linking People and Places", which is the name given to the...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I think the word the Senator is looking for is "captured".

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to respond to what has been a very useful and constructive debate. I thank the Senators for the mature, sensible and constructive way in which they addressed this issue. Everyone knows there are serious difficulties in the public transport sector. Traffic congestion is a major problem that has to be addressed. In some ways, it is worse than we...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: A cost-benefit analysis was done.

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I do not want to engage with the Senator about what was proper and what was not proper but a cost-benefit analysis was done. If the Senator goes to the MetroLink website, he will find a cost-benefit analysis. A preliminary business case analysis will be done shortly, which will be published on www.metrolink.ie. A final business case will be presented for Government approval before...

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Are there five more? I am very sorry. I will try to get through them. That is fair enough.

Seanad: Project 2040 and Transport Matters: Statements (20 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I am very sorry.