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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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: Rail Services Provision (2 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 and services, including the contractual arrangements in relation to Public Service Obligation (PSO) services ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The  National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area (including north Kildare) including the purchase of publicly subvented bus and rail fleet.   Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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.  The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greyhound Industry (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy and apologise to the House for arriving a little late. I was discussing some crucial budget matters with the Minister for Finance. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, for agreeing to take this matter in my absence. I also thank Deputy Ferris for giving me the chance to address it. I have had representations on this matter from elsewhere and I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greyhound Industry (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I do not doubt Deputy Ferris’s bona fides on what he says about the greyhound industry or the employment it gives. I accept this is a concern but we must be aware that €16 million in Government money goes to the Irish Greyhound Board. We must be aware that the board commissioned a report from a firm called Preferred Results but when it received that report, it was not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ferry Services (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue today. The Marine Survey Office, MSO, in my Department is the safety regulator for maritime transport in Ireland. One of its key responsibilities is the certification of vessels and to ensure the compliance of such vessels with the maritime safety requirements. My Department cannot discuss individual vessels with third parties without the owners...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ferry Services (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: It would be fair to say that I am impressed by the case Deputy O'Sullivan has put and I will seek a review of the reply which I have given today.

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Mattie McGrath for presenting this Bill. The Government will not oppose it on Second Stage. I am in no doubt that the motives of Deputy Mattie McGrath and the contributions of Deputy Ferris to the Bill are beyond criticism. They are the highest sort of motives, which I applaud. There is a case to be made, which the Government recognises by not opposing the Bill. The Marine...

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies who participated in the debate, and whereas they diverted into a particular case, I cannot make any comment on that, but I know that they said it for the most humanitarian of motives. I acknowledge that. I thank the Deputies for what they have said and for the amendment to the Bill. The Government is not opposing the Bill on Second Stage. The Marine Casualty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The UK Government has confirmed that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Green Cards will not be necessary for Irish motorists entering the UK.  Valid Irish insurance discs will be accepted as proof of insurance cover. A number of small exceptions apply. In relation to Irish registered motorcycles or agricultural tractor vehicles, some of these vehicles display insurance discs and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: 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.  I understand that Cork City Council prepared proposals for an upgrade of Tinkers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (3 Oct 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 allocation of funding across its various programmes. This includes the allocation of funding to Local Sports Partnerships. I have no role in the process. I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (3 Oct 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 allocation of funding across its various programmes. This includes the allocation of funding to Local Sports Partnerships. I have no role in the process. I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (3 Oct 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 allocation of funding across its various programmes. This includes the allocation of funding to Local Sports Partnerships. I have no role in the process. I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (3 Oct 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 allocation of funding across its various programmes. This includes the allocation of funding to Local Sports Partnerships. I have no role in the process. I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport.  The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus 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: Bus Services (3 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for policy and 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: Light Rail Projects (3 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. As the Deputy may be aware, there is a statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 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, including BusConnects. In light of the NTA's responsibilities on this matter, I...