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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Firstly I would like to advise that officials in my Department are engaging with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland and will continue to do so on a regular basis. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health emergency, the Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important and designated public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities (16 Jun 2020)

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 development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. The National Development Plan 2018-2027 included a commitment to develop a National Velodrome and Badminton...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: Currently, the Government advice continues to be against all non-essential travel overseas until further notice.  On Friday 12 June the Government noted a European coordinated approach to lifting COVID-19 border controls and travel restrictions, as announced by the European Commission on 11 June. The Commission recommends that Schengen Member States and Schengen Associated States...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I have arranged to meet the Advisory Committee on Small Public Service Vehicles, sometimes known as the Taxi Advisory Committee, at its next scheduled meeting, later this month.  The Committee has a statutory remit, and its role under Section 73 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 is to advise the Minister for Transport, Toursim and Sport in relation to issues relevant to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. Before the post 2008 financial crisis, local authorities could apply on a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is likely aware that, commencing in 2016, transport investment in all the major cities is guided by the development of metropolitan area transport strategies. Since 2016 transport strategies have been published in respect of the Greater Dublin Area, Galway and the Cork Metropolitan Area, while development of a transport strategy for the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In relation to policy, my Department is undertaking a Review ofSustainable Mobility Policy which includes the rural dimension.  The public consultation phase of the Review concluded on 28 February 2020. Issues relating to rural transport are being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: I can advise the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is engaging with local authorities to support them in the development of Covid-19 mobility plans and importantly to also support the local authorities in their delivery of required infrastructure improvements. As we move through the phases of Government's "Roadmap to Reopening Society and Business",...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Ensuring the provision of integrated public transport services (bus, rail, light-rail and taxi) by public and private operators throughout the State is the statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority. The Government has been clear...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (16 Jun 2020)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: The operation of the Driver Theory Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jun 2020)

Shane Ross: My department has incurred no expenditure relating to social media monitoring for either of the years outlined by the Deputy.