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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Subject to Section 6 of the Aviation Regulation Act 2001, the Commission for Aviation Regulation is independent in the exercise of its functions. As this question relates to operational matters under these functions, I have referred the Deputy's question concerning court prosecutions and fines to the Commission for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to notify my office if he has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I believe the Deputy is referring to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the NTA under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply to him. I would ask the Deputy to notify my office if he has not received a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: Luas is operated under a gross cost contract which was awarded to Transdev after a competitive tender jointly by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA).  I can advise the Deputy that currently the revenue taken for services, which accrues to TII, is more than the fee paid to Transdev to operate the services.  There...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department undertakes a procurement process to engage a media agency for the provision of a campaign to promote the annual national Bike Week initiative. Information on all external expenditure is published on my Department's website and can be found at the following link: www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/expenditure-external-services .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department does not have a social media presence and therefore does not take direct part in 'Government of Ireland' social media campaigns. Any material for such campaigns from my Department is provided through the normal channels of communication between the Department and other relevant Government Departments. The Press Office in the Department keeps our agencies up to date on any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As I advised the Deputy in response to his identical Questions on 06 November, 2018 (ref no 45347/18) and 12 December 2018 (ref no 52455/18), the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning,  operation and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 467 and 469 together. As an island nation, Ireland is entirely dependent on maritime and aviation networks for trade, tourism and the movement of people.  Brexit has been identified as the Department’s highest strategic risk and the Department's response has been structured accordingly.  While planning continues for both a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: As I have outlined in my Department's Statement of Strategy, my Department is committed to successfully managing the many day-to-day issues affecting our transport network while at the same time ensuring that we have a vision for the future. The current Statement of Strategy can be found at the following link: www.dttas.ie/node/23853. The Government has committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the board and management of Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (2 Apr 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has a 3 year rolling Irish Language Scheme in place in accordance with its obligations under the Official Languages Act 2003 and in compliance with the 20 year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030.  The current Scheme covers the period 2018-2021 and commenced with effect from 2nd February 2018.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Football Association of Ireland (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. As he knows, Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding across its various programmes and governance oversight of the national governing bodies, NGBs, of sport. All sporting bodies funded by Sport Ireland are required to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Football Association of Ireland (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Nobody in this House has a greater commitment to corporate governance than I have but I want to see a fair procedure here. I will not say anything which would in any way prejudice the clarifications which are being sought by Sport Ireland for me and for me to reveal to the Deputy when they are published. It is very important that a body such as Sport Ireland is left to do this work, to do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the draft Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy is currently being finalised by Cork City Council and Cork County Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority. The strategy will provide a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services across the Cork Metropolitan Area, for the period up to 2040. I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: Car hire companies are private companies. The hiring of a car and the terms under which it is offered are commercial matters for such companies and are not within the scope of road traffic law or road safety. As such, do not fall within the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As previously advised to the House, I have asked the Road Safety Authority to research how so-called e-scooters, which are classified as mechanically propelled vehicles in the Road Traffic Acts, are dealt with in other countries, particularly other Member States. I am keen to understand the road safety implications of the use of such vehicles on public roads, especially alongside larger...

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

Shane Ross: The Deputy is probably aware that Shannon Foynes Port Company has been leading on work in relation to a potential reinstatement of the Limerick to Foynes rail line as part of the port's overall masterplan redevelopment. The detailed design process and associated reports commissioned by Shannon Foynes Port Company were completed at the end of 2018. The completion of this detailed design can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (28 Mar 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Operational matters such as those described by the Deputy are a matter for Iarnród Éireann, in co-operation with the National Transport Authority as required. In light of the Iarnród Éireann's responsibilities on this matter, I have referred...