Results 18,161-18,180 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (26 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard withdrew the services of its in-shore rescue boats stationed at 23 locations around the coast on Friday last, 15 November 2019. This action was taken following a reported malfunction of a number of lifejackets which are a key piece of personal protective equipment.  An investigation is underway into the malfunctioning lifejackets which involves the Coast Guard, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (26 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: Regional Road Network (26 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (26 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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the allocation of funding at project level and for the implementation of cycle network plans across our major cities. I can advise the Deputy that, since...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 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 individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (27 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (27 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.  I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with the public transport providers, and I have forwarded the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the State. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply.  Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (27 Nov 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 and in the context of Project Ireland 2040, the planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (27 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing appropriate capital funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in the context of delivering the Government's commitments arising out of Project Ireland 2040, the planning, design, construction and improvement, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (27 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the National Search and Rescue Plan, An Garda Síochána (AGS) has responsibility for Search and Rescue Operations on inland rivers and lakes and tasking the Search and Rescue Units they have available to them. Where Coast Guard boats are stationed on or near Rivers they respond to incidents on the river when requested by the AGS through the Marine Resce Coordination...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (27 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing capital funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 the planning, design, and construction, including the distribution and management of funding for national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is being assessed by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 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 individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Smyth for raising this very important question, which I know is of concern to her and residents in her constituency. I would point out to her that one or two aspects are not under my area but I will convey them to the right area. The Deputy spoke about a Garda presence in certain areas. I know the residents have concerns but that is not something over which I or any of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: It is appropriate that she should raise them and I can refer them to the appropriate quarters. I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I could not disagree with anything the Deputy had to say but obviously she does not expect me to interfere in a specific case of this sort and I would not do so. I am responsible for overall Government policy and if there are infringements on Government policy in what is happening. The residents have great concerns about that and they can convey them to me through Deputy Smyth. I am happy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 on the implementation of the social partners’ agreement on the Work in Fishing Convention aims to enhance the working and living conditions for fishers working on vessels registered in an EU member State. The Directive implements an Agreement between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together. I am unaware of any reports or costings in recent years regarding any of the potential rail lines referred to by the Deputy.  I can inform the Deputy however that there is no funding provided within Project Ireland 2040 for the potential rail lines referred to.