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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is a luxury which the Deputy enjoys in opposition, although he did not exploit it so well when he was in power.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Let us have lots more of the Deputy's suggestions, which will, of course, be considered, but when they are considered they will have to be carefully costed. The Deputy hopes what has happened with the national children's hospital will not stop us from embarking on big projects, and it will not, but it will certainly make us more careful. It will also put a burden on the Opposition to not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Deputy mentioned he is hoping to take the metro through Rathfarnham and Terenure. A very detailed analysis was conducted in the transport strategy. It concluded that the actual and forecasted demand along the Rathfarnham-Terenure corridor does not meet the threshold of a metro-style service. That is the only scientific evidence which has been produced. Whatever the cost, and the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this important question on transport in Dublin. I welcome a debate on how best to use the increased levels of investment this Government is making available to support the development of improved public transport. I am sometimes fearful that we do not seem to be learning from the lessons of the past. By that I mean - I believe the Deputy...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising these issues, which I know are very important in the Limerick area. I should point out that she called on the council and the National Transport Authority to remedy this matter in whatever way they can. She will appreciate that I cannot micromanage the routes about which she spoke because I am in charge of policy. However, I would be delighted to relay what...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The Senator has made a very useful contribution on behalf of people in Limerick, particularly commuters. I urge her to use the complaints procedure if there are timetabling or other problems, which are internal matters for the bus companies. In the meantime, I will convey her comments to the NTA to ensure they reach the right quarters.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for raising this topic again. I recognise that she has been to the forefront in championing this particular project and the budget allocation and construction timeframe for the N5. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in terms of the national roads programme.Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: It is my intention it will go through as soon as possible but it has to go through the necessary processes. I will certainly keep the Senator informed about that it as I know she has been interested in pursuing this project for a long time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: Details of all expenditure on external services (including reports) are available on my Department's website at the following link: www.dttas.ie/corporate/english/expenditure-external-services . This information is published on a six monthly basis. Information on the second half of 2018 (July to Dec) is currently being compiled and will be published shortly

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The first two firms named by the Deputy performed work for my Department in 2018 - the other three named companies did not. The number of consultants involved in the performance of the work varied and was dependent on the nature of the work. In 2018, the first firm received payments totalling €135,090.90 while the second received €14,760.00; both amounts including VAT.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As stated previously in response to PQ 211 of 23rdJanuary 2019, as Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As daa has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport, I have forwarded your question to the Company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Data (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. The Chairman of the National Transport Authority (NTA) is paid the Government approved fee of €21,600 per annum for his services to the Board. Directors are paid a rate of €12,600 per annum. I have asked the NTA to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the more detailed information sought. Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Data (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. The Chairman of the TII is paid the Government approved fee of €21,600 per annum for his services to the Board. Directors are paid a rate of €12,600 per annum. I have asked TII to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the more detailed information sought. Please contact my private office if you have not received a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Administration (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the number of board meetings held by the board of Sport Ireland in 2018 and the list of attendees at each meeting is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Expenditure (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the amount paid to each member of the board of Sport Ireland for their service in 2018 is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. The amount paid to each member of the Board of Fáilte Ireland is subject to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and to the rates sanctioned and approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The payment of the fees and any expenses to Board members, the scheduling of Board meetings and the recording...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (13 Feb 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, 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 have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (13 Feb 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is probably aware, the Programme for a Partnership Government committed toward a review of public transport policy and that review was also identified as an action in the Action Plan for Rural Development. I can inform the Deputy that work on the review of Public Transport policy has been ongoing in my Department for a number of months. All elements of public transport are...