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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the heavy rail network and for assessing rolling stock requirements for the network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting the responsibility of the agencies, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: I am informed by Sport Ireland that the involvement of the person mentioned by the Deputy was in a private and personal capacity and that Sport Ireland has no involvement in the matter and no relationship with the corporate entity involved in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions ofthe Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. Accordingly, 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: Public Transport Initiatives (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The company concerned was a British global travel group. All the companies in its group ceased trading on 23 September 2019. All holidays and flights provided by these companies were cancelled and are no longer operating. The company had no physical presence in Ireland, however it is understood that that a relatively small number of Irish citizens may have been impacted by the collapse....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Climate considerations have been placed at the heart of Government’s policy-making and decision-making processes.  The Climate Action Plan clearly recognises that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption. The transport sector, which accounts for a fifth of Ireland's greenhouse emissions annually and which has a heavy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (1 Oct 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: Traffic Management (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 485 and 487 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 operation, maintenance and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (1 Oct 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 and regional cities, including the carrying out of feasibility studies on public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 489 together. The Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund opened for applications on 19th November 2018 and the closing date for receipt of applications was 17th April. 72 applications were received in total including an application from Wicklow County Council for funding towards design and site appraisal of a swimming pool in Blessington in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the vehicle testing in the State.   Accordingly, I have referred this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) is the second largest port in the State in terms of total tonnage handled and the third largest in terms of turnover (after Dublin and Cork). SFPC is Ireland’s deepest sheltered water course and is the only port handling capsize vessels (17.5 draft).  There are currently six terminals on the Estuary. Vision 2041 is a thirty year plan setting out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing capital funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Motorists resident in Ireland with a UK, including NI driving licence are being advised to exchange that licence for an Irish driving licence before the 31 October 2019.  In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will no longer be a Member State and so the UK driving licence will not be recognised. People resident in Ireland will no longer be able to drive on a UK driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together. I wish to be as helpful as possible to the Deputy in addressing the issue raised. My Department would be happy to facilitate and assist the Deputy in seeking correspondence or records of this nature through the normal channel for this type of query which is the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department is divided into six sectors with an Assistant Secretary charged with responsibility for each sector. Details on the Divisions that fall under each sector and the numbers of staff in each sector by grade are available at the following link: ">Departmental Staff Data  Corporate Affairs and Central Policy Coordination This sector is made up of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: It is not possible to provide an estimate of the cost of establishing a new Division in my Department.  Costs would depend on the function/role of any such Division and the staffing requirements associated with that role.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Recruitment (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The estimated cost of hiring an additional economist and statistician to the Department is approximately €95000. This estimate is based on point 1 of each scale with Employer PRSI of 10% as of September 2019.The precise cost would be determined by the individuals' scale point on joining the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Details of the annual funding allocations provided by my Department to Fáilte Ireland are available in the Agency Statement for Fáilte Ireland under Vote 31 in the 2019 Revised Estimates Volumes for Public Services published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.