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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I am not confident at all, but that is a very long way from saying the FAI is facing financial Armageddon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I do not know, but I can find out for the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: It would have been around that time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I think the Deputy is right, but I do not want to attribute blame and will not do so because that would be absolutely wrong. It is an extraordinary situation we are facing. It is quite stunning that there is such a long time gap. The timing is bizarre. I wish to ask Sport Ireland a question

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I will inquire and report to the committee, in so far as I can do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Let me answer Deputy Coppinger's point. The taxpayer's funds are ring-fenced; they do not go towards the payment of salaries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Will the Deputy, please, let me answer her question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: It is absolutely clear that the funds are ring-fenced. They do not go towards the payment of the salary of anybody. That is clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy was asking me about taxpayer's funding. It goes towards programmes. As the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, said, we are determined to ensure no one who benefits from the programmes will suffer, for good reasons I am sure the Deputy will share with me. That is very important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: It is. We do not have control.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: If the Deputy wants me to hurt programmes which will hurt the participants who are mostly children, I am not going to do it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: What I am going to do is suggest to the Deputy that I would be much happier - it is beyond my control - if the next chief executive was paid a lot less.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I have already said I will consider it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I have answered the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I think I have replied to that question already. It is not a case of "as you were". Things have changed dramatically since yesterday. We have a declaration from the board and the president of the FAI that when a new structure has been put in place - he has put a date of July or before on it - it is the intention that the existing board will step down to allow for a new board to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Please, I am trying to answer the Deputy's question. I believe it is something she ought to welcome also. If she wants to say she does not believe it, she is entitled to do so, but I anticipate it happening. It is the result of an enormous amount of pressure which has been put on it, rightly, by a large number of bodies and people, including the Deputy, on which I congratulate her. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I have made no representations. I have had no contact with either of them at any stage. I do not intend to interfere with the process.

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann:” and substitute the following:“notes: — the ambition of Project Ireland 2040 in, inter alia, supporting compact growth, enhanced regional accessibility, strengthened rural economies and communities, sustainable mobility and the transition to a low carbon economy; — the integral role...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (17 Apr 2019)

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: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (17 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Section 23A of the Road Traffic Act 1961 allows for the recognition of foreign driving licences for exchange purposes in Ireland. When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, Ireland will pursue this option and my officials are working on this at present in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority. This may take a little time to complete as it involves a formal...