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

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. Funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2019 amounts to €52,624,000. The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV)...

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

Shane Ross: As previously noted, as a Minister of Government, I meet regularly with my cabinet colleagues including those Ministers mentioned on the topic of Brexit. Contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit has been considered by Cabinet on many occasions since 2016, and is now discussed on a weekly basis.  At Official level, detailed Brexit preparedness and contingency work is being taken...

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: Driver Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: At present, the average waiting time for the exchange of a UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence is 4 days. The exchange of any other driving licence for an Irish driving licence is taking on average 15 days.

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

Shane Ross: I have not held bilateral meetings with the Taoiseach to date specifically on this subject. However, contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit has been considered by Cabinet on many occasions since 2016, and is now discussed on a weekly basis and the matter of UK driver licenses has been included in the issues under consideration. Additionally, my officials were in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (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 in Ireland.  The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Rail Services Provision (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 issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: Public Transport Initiatives (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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my...

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

Shane Ross: With regard to the matter of requests from port authorities for additional funding, I wish to clarify that, under the National Ports Policy, no Exchequer funding is provided by my Department to the port companies.   I am aware of some concerns amongst those working in the cruise tourism sector and related industry relating to planned construction works at Dublin...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 TII, in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 Oct 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, procurement 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: Road Projects (1 Oct 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 route selection leading to construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 521 together. In February 2011, Dublin City Council (DCC) took over responsibility for the licensing of horse-drawn carriage operators and drivers from the Garda Carriage Office. This was achieved through bye-laws enacted under Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001 which provides a general power to a local authority to make bye-laws in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (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 securing the provision of public transport services nationally. It also has  national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has extensive preparations in place for a possible no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. In its Action Plan published in July 2019, the Government acknowledged that a no deal Brexit will be highly disruptive and will have profound implications across all aspects of society. It will be impossible for the UK to maintain the current seamless arrangements with the EU across the full...

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

Shane Ross: Under the Government's Global Ireland Strategy, we are committed to developing tourism from new and emerging tourism markets with potential for Ireland. This year, Tourism Ireland has commenced the implementation of a strategy for growth in these markets. In Budget 2019, I provided almost €4 million in additional funding to Tourism Ireland for this purpose. China,...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the continued economic growth and increased employment levels have seen demand increase across the public transport networks and particularly in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  Project Ireland 2040 commits over €8 billion to public transport and active travel projects over the next 10 years.  This investment will transform our public transport...

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

Shane Ross: The Government has extensive preparations in place for a possible no-deal Brexit on 31 October 2019. In its Action Plan published in July 2019, the Government acknowledged that a no deal Brexit will be highly disruptive and will have profound implications across all aspects of society. It will be impossible for the UK to maintain the current seamless arrangements with the EU across the full...