Results 17,961-17,980 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (7 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, including cycling infrastructure and schemes. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the allocation of funding at project level. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy MacSharry for raising what is a serious issue. I can assure him that Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority, NTA, have my full support as they seek to improve capacity and increase services on the rail network. That support is evidenced by the increased funding made available in recent years and the increased investment planned in the coming years....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I do not want to trivialise this issue, which is insulting to commuters. I am very keen that the commuters of the entire country, including the commuters in Deputy MacSharry's constituency, are listened to and catered for. One of the things that has happened here, and I am sure Deputy will admit this as well, is that the rail network is a victim of its own success. The numbers pouring onto...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of Clare County Council, 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 a matter for the Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463 and 464 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I welcome any improvements in safety standards to protect vulnerable road users. However, while I am not familiar with all the details of the scheme referred to, there appears to be some misunderstanding regarding its nature.  First of all, it is not a change to the minimum standards for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) that apply in the UK.  These standards are set at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (12 Nov 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 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: Departmental Reports (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to PQ 41572/19 answered on 10/10/2019 and wish to advise that the details provided are unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 to 471, inclusive, together. Ireland traditionally has a liberal aviation policy and remains positively disposed towards the development of competitive air services. In that context, my Department continues to seek to include unrestricted fifth freedoms in any bilateral air services agreement it is in the process of negotiating or with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision of office accommodation for Government Departments. My Department currently has a total of 8 vacant desk spaces in its office accommodation outside of Dublin City. It is anticipated that these desks will be filled in line with normal recruitment procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Expenditure (12 Nov 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 Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 477 and 478 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 480 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Project Ireland 2040 Capital Tracker by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform provides details of infrastructure projects including transport 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 Spending...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As you may be aware, last year, the Cabinet gave approval for publication of a General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 so as to provide for the regulation of rickshaws. Work is underway to advance the drafting of this Bill. Rickshaws can be powered in a number of different ways - pedal powered, pedal-assisted and motorised. This Bill will introduce comprehensive new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy will be aware, there is a process to be completed in order to select appointees to the Boards of State Agencies in an open and transparent manner. I understand that the Public Appointments Service will shortly be advertising for applicants for the vacant positions on the Board of the Road Safety Authority. The advertisement will need to allow time for applications,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Four vacancies arose on the Board of Sport Ireland on 30 September 2019 due to the expiry of the terms of four Board members on that date. I have reappointed two of the Board members for a further term of three years. The remaining two vacancies will be filled following completion of an advertising and selection process conducted in line with the Government's Guidelines on Appointments to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Supporting analysis for PLUTO 2040 — which looked at an extensive range of issues such as Brexit, technology, climate change, maintaining the existing network and the future challenges in our cities, in rural areas, on the interurban network and the approaches to ports and airports — is now largely complete. Work on the PLUTO main report is well underway and is informed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I will this week launch a public consultation on reviewing sustainable mobility policy which looks across all aspects of current policy in relation to public transport and active travel. As noted in the First Progress Report of the Climate Action Plan 2019, the launch is slightly later than originally envisaged, but there were a number of administrative issues which required finalisation....