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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: There are many dangers and we are trying to overcome them, one by one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Senator asked about the plan that was given to us. The word “confidential” was written all over it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I presume that those involved do not want it released.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: It would be difficult to do that. When someone gives one a confidential document-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I told the members, and maybe I should not have done, that there was an €18 million figure to give them the scale of the demands they were making and to assure them that it was not a credible document. It had the word “confidential” written on it. I will not breach that but I am quite happy to tell the Senator that it was not a credible document. I can tell him,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The FAI, presumably, drafted it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Grant Thornton gave them some advice on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: It is not a credible document because the association is seeking €18 million. That is not something we are prepared to consider for a moment. That is the answer to the Senator’s question. As to whether the Government is considering looking at all those organisations in terms of audit, Mr. Treacy might answer that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Absolutely, yes. I am sorry but I have to go.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: A commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project is included in the Fresh Start Agreement with a view to identifying options for its future development. A draft Outline Business Case relating to a Bridge at Narrow Water has been developed by the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure and is being reviewed in advance of consideration by new Ministers,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of local authorities in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.   In relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: From my replies to her previous questions on this matter, the Deputy will recall that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing operating network.  This objective is supported by the significantly enhanced funding now available to support that network, as evidenced by the approximate 23% increase in Exchequer funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (5 Mar 2020)

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.  I announced the 2020 Regional and Local Road (RLR)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1022 and 1050 together. 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. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: Section 81 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides the statutory basis for the Local Improvements Scheme (LIS).  Under the Scheme, funding can be provided by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to local authorities for the construction and improvement of non-public roads (that is roads not taken in charge by local authorities) which meet the criteria set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: Under the National Aviation Policy a new collaborative industry/Government forum known as The National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF) was established. Under this structure an MRO and Related Enterprises sub-group was established and the group developed a series of recommended actions aimed at growing MRO capabilities and capacity in Ireland. On foot of the recommendations of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including drones. The safe operation of drones in Ireland is currently regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets Order 2015, S.I. 563 of 2015. The 2015 Order prohibits operating of a drone in a negligent or reckless manner so as to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (5 Mar 2020)

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 announced the 2020 Regional and Local Road (RLR) allocations earlier this year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissioners of Irish Lights (5 Mar 2020)

Shane Ross: I wish to confirm that the Commissioners of Irish Lights are responsible for the operation and maintenance of aids to navigation and lighthouses in Irish coastal waters.  This includes the lighthouse at Roche's Point, Co. Cork. I have consulted with the Commissioners of Irish Lights and they have advised that there are no works planned for Roches Point Lighthouse other than normal aids...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Mar 2020)

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, including provision of bus stops and bus shelters throughout the State.  Noting the NTA's responsibility...