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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The General Scheme of a Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill has been approved by Government for drafting, subject to further consideration and finalisation of certain aspects.  The remaining provisions are being drafted by parliamentary counsel. Officials from my Department are currently in the process of preparing General Schemes for both the Road Safety Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Staff (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has delegated sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DPER) for 140 permanent staff during 2019, an increase of 26 staff on the number sanctioned for 2018.  The NTA also has 145 outsourced placements from third party service providers, which are necessary to deliver its strategic programme. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Please see in the table the funding provided to my Department in appropriations-in-aid from 2016 to 2018. Programme Description 2018 (000s) 2017 (000s) 2016 (000s) Administration 1 Receipts from pension-related deduction on public service remuneration 3,903 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Project Ireland 2040 Capital Tracker published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform provides details of infrastructure projects, indicative allocations, current status, project commencement dates and proposed completion dates. It is available at the following link: The individual projects and programmes are subject to compliance with the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Garda Inspectorate report ‘The Fixed Charge Processing System, a 21st Century Strategy’ contained a recommendation that a system be introduced to ensure that all penalty points are endorsed on driving licences. The Master Licence Record (MLR) programme was approved by the previous Minister of this Department, and the Minister for Justice and Equality. The programme seeks to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The table sets out the meetings I have had involving Chairpersons of agencies and companies under the aegis of my Department from January 2018 to date. Agency/Company Number of Meetings Dates Bus Eireann 2 23-08-2018 08-08-2019 CIE 2 09-08-2018 08-08-2019 Shannon Group 2...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I have met with the Steering Committee of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum on two occasions, 8 March and 28 November, 2018. The purpose of the meetings was to discuss Brexit and implication for the Irish Aviation Sector. I co-chaired both meetings with the Tanaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 (SOLAS Convention) is an international convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) relating to the safety of ships (both passenger ships and cargo ships of >500 gross tonnes) that are engaged on international voyages.  The Convention entered into force in 1980 and Ireland is a party to it since 1983. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed to conducting an independent review of a possible extension to the Western Rail Corridor (WRC). In line with that commitment an external company was commissioned to prepare a financial/economic appraisal and business case on proposals for extending the existing WRC from Athenry to Claremorris. I understand the work is almost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (24 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together. I will shortly launch a public consultation on reviewing sustainable mobility policy.  It looks across all aspects of current policy in relation to public transport and active travel, and preparations are now at an advanced stage for launching very shortly.   As part of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I was gravely concerned following the coverage and debate regarding alleged cruel practices within Ireland’s greyhound industry. One of the issues that arose as a result was the promotion of greyhound racing by our tourism agencies. Consequently, while the process of investigating and addressing issues was underway in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Both my Department and the two bodies charged with issuing the Disabled Parking Permit, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) and the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), are very aware of the misunderstandings that can arise in public perceptions of physical disability and the challenges that this can pose for drivers with invisible mobility impairments. It was never the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Parking Permit (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders and one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Tourism has received an allocation of €186 million in Budget 2020, up 10% on the 2019 allocation. Furthermore an extra €7m was provided to support the industry in 2019. With regard to the various regions, Fáilte Ireland develops and promotes their tourism potential in line with the relevant tourism experience brands – namely Ireland's Hidden Heartlands,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Nov 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 works on individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Nov 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: Dublin Bikes Scheme (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes. Noting the National Transport Authority's statutory responsibilities in relation to cycling and cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (5 Nov 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 responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure including the provision of bus infrastructure throughout the State. While I am aware there is ongoing liaison between the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (5 Nov 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: Air Traffic Control Services (5 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the issue raised is, in the first instance, an operational matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, which has responsibility for air traffic control in Irish airspace, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.