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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for introducing this topic and the passion he has shown for his area and for this road. I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning, design and construction of individual roads is a matter for the relevant...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy O'Dowd for some of his kind words. I recognise the difficulties in which he finds himself and his frustration at the delay. I should reiterate that it is not my job to interfere in individual matters of this sort or individual decisions. My job is to set policy which I have done. The Deputy is correct in saying that I very strongly welcomed this project when it was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, funding provided under this subhead is part of a multi-annual funding programme. The timing of expenditure on programmes such as this are by their nature dependent on a number of variables and therefore monthly, quarterly or periodic expenditure must be viewed within that context. It is the case that each year the majority of funding is drawndown toward...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Sep 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: Road Projects Status (19 Sep 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, upgrading and construction 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: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including Luas Cross City.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200, 201, 207, 209, 210, 213, 215 to 217, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. Work commenced in July 2017 on the development of Phase 2 of the National Indoor Arena. The overall cost of the project was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 to 206, inclusive, 212, and 218 to 224, inclusive, 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The N17/N18 Gort to Tuam public private project was completed and opened on the 27th September 2017.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the construction cost of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting the above position, I have referred the question to TII...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has a statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Under the Public Spending Code there are certain Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. Under the National Development Plan 2018-2027, €16m has been committed over the two year period of 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (19 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 applies to designated officials in the Department.  The designated officials in the Department are myself, Minister Brendan Griffin TD, the special advisors and the Management Board comprising the Secretary General and six Assistant Secretaries.  All of the above are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The Irish Football Stakeholders Forum which was held on 31stMay 2019 brought together a broad cross section of representatives of players, coaches, clubs, leagues, grassroots, officials, volunteers, supporters, sports industry, academics, FAI staff and youth football to discuss the future of Irish football and the Football Association of Ireland. The Forum was attended by a truly diverse and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Living Wage (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: There are approximately 66 full-time workers employed by this Department that earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Sep 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) in conjunction with Bus 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 441 together. The Government’s current assessment is that there is a significant risk of a no-deal Brexit, which will have profound implications for Ireland. The Government has been preparing for Brexit for over three years to make sure that Irish citizens and businesses are as ready as possible for all scenarios. No-deal preparations have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 440 together. The Government’s current assessment is that there is a significant risk of a no-deal Brexit, which will have profound implications for Ireland. The Government has been preparing for Brexit for over three years to make sure that Irish citizens and businesses are as ready as possible for all scenarios. No-deal preparations have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget Submissions (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department continues to work with the haulage industry, including representative organisations, in relation to the sector. The haulage sector plays an important role in our economy and I recognise that it faces particular difficulties in the face of Brexit. Brexit preparedness and contingency work is being taken forward on a whole of Government basis, across all Government Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget Submissions (24 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I am aware of the severe negative effects that a no deal Brexit would have on the tourism sector, in particular in the border regions. Accordingly, while the Budget is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, I am making a strong case for tourism in all my pre-budget discussions with my Government colleagues to best mitigate the impact of Brexit on...