Results 14,501-14,520 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Road Projects (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that over the period 2018 to 2021 I have secured significantly improved funding allocations which will benefit both cycling and walking. Funding for cycling and walking is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA), which in turn works with relevant local authorities as required to fund, develop and deliver specific projects. These improved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: In the last six months I have had one such meeting. On 21 June 2018, I met with Cork County Council to discuss the issue of funding for local and regional roads in Cork.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 289 together. Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2016, Fáilte Ireland has specific powers and functions regarding the registration and grading of tourist accommodation.  In accordance with the legislation, certain categories of accommodation (such as caravan and camping parks) are statutorily obliged to register with Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.  The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded your question to the company for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As 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: Taxi Licences (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Furthermore, under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Local Area Hackney) Regulations 2013, the NTA is responsible for the granting and renewing of local area hackney licences. The NTA is currently conducting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that over the period 2018 to 2021 I have secured significantly improved funding allocations which will benefit both cycling and walking. Funding for cycling and walking is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA), which in turn works with relevant local authorities as required to fund, develop and deliver specific projects. These improved...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator and congratulate her on the case she has made for the development of this greenway, to which we are equally committed. I acknowledge that there have been difficulties and welcome the opportunity to recommit ourselves to it. We will all move in the same direction because greenways are a very important part of the tourism strategy the Government has promoted. We are very...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Senator Hopkins is understandably impatient when we say this but she will also be aware as much as anybody else of the sensitivities surrounding this and the difficulties that we ran into. Rather than say "start again", maybe I should say "a fresh start and a fresh attitude and fresh outlook", because there were difficulties and sensitivities in which we, as much as every other side, made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning application for the College Green Plaza was brought to An Bord Pleanála by Dublin City Council and as the Deputy is aware the Council is not a body under my Department's aegis. In 2015 the Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, published a Dublin City Centre Transport Study. That study set out various measures to ensure the efficient functioning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. The numbers provided are as at 30th September 2018. Grade  Breakdown Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary General 6 Principal Officer 22 Assistant Principal Officer 63 Higher Executive Officer 87 Administrative Officer 25 Executive Officer 96 Clerical Officer 126 Head Service Officer 1 Service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of War, Weapons and dangerous Goods) Order 1973, as amended, civil aircraft are prohibited from carrying weapons or munitions over Ireland's sovereign airspace or into Irish airports unless they receive an exemption from the Minister for Transport. In considering such applications, my Department seeks the advice of relevant Government Departments, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As part of Budget 2019, it was agreed between the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform that an amount of €30 million could be transferred from our capital allocation and used to alleviate pressures on our current expenditure. The overall budget for my department is €2.3 billion.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: To create a statutory obligation on the wearing of reflective clothing would entail making it a criminal offence under Road Traffic legislation for any person guilty of not wearing high visibility clothing.  A person in breach of such a provision would fall to be issued with a fixed charge notice or summonsed to court, depending on what procedure would be put in place for the processing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital allocation for Civil Aviation of €10,590,000 is mainly to support targeted investment in safety and security related projects under the Regional Airports Programme in respect of airports at Donegal, Kerry and Ireland West Airport Knock. As part of the annual grant approval process, my Department will shortly invite regional airports to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital allocation for Land Transport of €1,493,080,000 is broken down among the following subheads under Programme B : Road Improvement Programmes, Road Safety Agencies and Expenses, Vehicle and Driver licencing Expenses, Carbon Reduction, Public Service Payments, Public and Sustainable Transport Programme, Public Transport and Expenses, Miscellaneous Expenses Full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The bulk of capital expenditure under the Maritime Transport and Safety heading relates to programme spend by the Irish Coast Guard, including provision for a building programme, IT upgrades, vehicle and boat fleet renewal, pollution equipment and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure. There is also provision for capital investment by the Commissioners...