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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

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, construction and associated compulsory purchase of lands of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

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, construction and associated compulsory purchase of lands for individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (9 Jul 2019)

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, operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Jul 2019)

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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Capital Plan 2016-2021 to which he refers has been superseded by Project Ireland 2040. Project Ireland 2040 provides indicative allocations over the next ten years for a range of public transport related projects and programmes including those referred to by the Deputy. As noted in Project Ireland 2040 individual projects and programmes remain subject to compliance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Jul 2019)

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 construction of individual national roads, including the PPP projects, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Jul 2019)

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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I am aware the Waterford North Quays SDZ was approved in 2018 and that Project Ireland 2040 recognises that redevelopment of the North Quays is a key growth enabler for this important city. The Waterford North Quays SDZ seeks to support the sustainable growth of the city and build a city of scale in line with the objectives of Project Ireland 2040 which envisages the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will be aware that the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Waterford City and County Council will this year begin work on a new Waterford Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. Development of the Strategy will be similar to the work already done in Galway and underway in Cork and will allow for consideration of the area's transport needs over a 20 year period. I very much...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: Greenways are multi-functional and designed for use by all types of bicycles. They must also be designed to be as accessible as possible for those with mobility issues and users of Wheelchairs and Mobility vehicles.  It is also important to remember that many users of Greenways are pedestrians and thus design must also accommodate buggy and pram users.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (9 Jul 2019)

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) 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: Taxi Regulations (9 Jul 2019)

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. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department routinely publishes financial information in relation to expenditure and payments. Details of expenditure on external services made for the years 2015 to 2018 are available on my Department’s website at the following link: Details of expenditure to date in 2019 will be available shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: In addition to the recent allocations my Department is also funding from its annual allocation a number of greenways projects which were allocated funding in previous years.  Available resources in any given year will depend on the rate of drawdown and the allocation in the annual estimates process.  I am aware of the widespread interest across the country in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 626, 631, 632 and 634 together. I want to emphasise that Dublin Port is an independent commercial State company and receives no Exchequer funding.  On foot of the recent media reports I immediately sought a meeting with the port.  I can confirm that I have met with representatives from Dublin Port Company including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I am of course aware of the decision taken by Dublin Port Company to restrict its cruise shipping capacity from 2021-2023, rather than ban cruise ships, owing to the impact of major construction works on berth availabilities.  I am keen where possible to help mitigate any adverse impacts on the cruise tourism industry.  With these concerns in mind, I first met with Dublin Port...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 to 630, inclusive, together. Dublin Port is an independent commercial state company and receives no Exchequer funding. On foot of recent media reports, I have met with representatives from Dublin Port including the Chair and CEO to discuss matters in detail.  The port has confirmed that policies and procedures are in place for the use of company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: On 25 June 2018, I launched the Capital Investment Plan for transport, tourism and sport (Linking People and Places) as part of Project Ireland 2040 in Dublin Port. Dublin Port provided refreshments on the day for all participants. Apart from that occasion, I am not the beneficiary of any other entertainment from Dublin Port since I took up Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Protected Disclosures Data (9 Jul 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department’s Head of Internal Audit is notified of allegations/disclosures received which invoke the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and monitors them to ensure they are processed on a timely basis. Section 22 of the Act requires a public body to prepare a report setting out the number of protected disclosures made to it in the course of the immediately preceding...