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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (11 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to active travel and public transport infrastructure. The management of public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: A list of all external expenditure which includes any expenditure on advertising and promotion on television, radio, newspapers and online can be found on my departments website at the following link External Expenditure [ ]. Details of expenditure on external services by the Department for the period January-September 2019 will be published on our website in the coming weeks. Details of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that the officials in my Department are currently collating this information and will forward it to him within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (12 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the capital allocation provided to my Department in Budget 2020 is €1,943m.  This represents an increase of more than €357m over 2019 levels. In the Press Release linked below, Minister of State Griffin and I have listed the investment priorities within my Department for 2020 and also provided information on how the Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (12 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 321 together. As the Deputies are aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed to conducting an independent review of a possible extension to the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) and provided that, should the outcome of the review be approved by Government, the project would be prioritised during the lifetime of the National Development Plan. In line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. Capital funding was allocated to Sport Ireland through my Department's Vote for the development of a National Indoor Arena at the Sport Ireland Campus. Phase 1 of the National Indoor Arena was officially opened in January...

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

Shane Ross: There are currently 88 credit cards issued in my Department. These Low Value Purchasing Cards comprise of two main accounts, one for Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport officials and one for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), which includes both Department officials and cards for use across all IRCG volunteer units around our coast. The total amount spent on these cards each year since...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Dec 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. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Dec 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. There were major cutbacks in funding for the road network in general...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (12 Dec 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. While funding to the organisation mentioned by the Deputy remains suspended, Sport Ireland is considering how best to fund relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (12 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: State support of €13.5m. is being provided by Sport Ireland to high performance sport in 2019. A provision of €15.5m. has been made for 2020. The precise levels of expenditure to be allocated for each of the years 2021 to 2024 inclusive will be determined in the context of the totality of my Department's allocation for the years in question. However, progressively...

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

Shane Ross: Project Ireland 2040 commits toward an evaluation of the economic benefits and value for money of high-speed rail on the main inter-urban rail network (including the lines referred to by the Deputy) against improvements to existing and planned line speeds along the lines. I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has commenced preparatory work in relation to the evaluation with the study...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for raising these two very important subjects, which are absolutely related to each other. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are also governed by the Fresh Start agreement. Under this agreement, the Government is committed to providing funding of £75 million towards the cost of phase 1A of the A5 upgrade scheme once the statutory planning...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: If I can satisfy Deputy Smith, and it is probably something that is difficult to do, I would certainly say the commitment of the Government to both of these projects is absolute and total. There is absolutely no pullback on them whatsoever. As the Deputy said, the commitment in terms of funds is there. The £75 million is committed to and we stand absolutely 100% behind it. There will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: In common with all other EU Member States, Ireland’s en route air traffic management (ATM) fees are set in accordance with EU Single European Sky legislation and through the State's membership of the intergovernmental European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL), which coordinates European ATM on behalf of the EU. As part of a EUROCONTROL multilateral...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: On 26 November, I received the report mentioned by the Deputy. Sport Ireland has referred the report to An Garda Síochána.  I have written to the Garda Commissioner and the Director of Corporate Enforcement to advise them that my officials and I are available should the need arise. It would not be appropriate for me to publish the report or make any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Electric Vehicle Toll Incentive (EVTI) Scheme was launched in July 2018 following a recommendation from the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce; the Scheme forms part of a wider suite of incentives aimed at supporting the national transition towards lower emitting vehicles, especially electric vehicles in the national car/van fleet. The Scheme was introduced to encourage private and commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the criteria laid out in the Road Traffic (Traffic And Parking) Regulations, 1997, as amended, Disabled Parking Permits are available to an individual with permanent conditions or disabilities that severely restrict their ability to walk.  Eligibility is thus defined on the basis of mobility impairment rather than on the basis of a specific medical condition. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: In accordance with section 72 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, members of the committee are appointed on the basis of their individual experience and expertise with due regard paid to the legislative requirement to ensure, insofar as practicable, an equitable gender balance with both urban and rural representation.  As the Advisory Committee is a national body It would be...