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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (11 Dec 2018)

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 ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (11 Dec 2018)

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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (11 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 came into full effect on 1st October 2017 and gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibility for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately owned) clamping places throughout the State.  Therefore I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator for the very interesting and challenging proposal he has made. It is sometimes difficult to know where the fine lines should be drawn between being provident and prepared and being premature. Senator Kieran O'Donnell has got the balance right judging by his interest in the region. It is only proper that he should bring forward proposals of this nature. However, he will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I will certainly commit to examining this matter carefully. Preparation for what is still considered to be an unlikely event is wise, and raising the matter in the Seanad is useful and adds to the debate. I also very much look forward to meeting the airport group in an encounter arranged by the Senator, either later this month or early in the new year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The closing date for applications for funding for Greenways was Friday, 30 November 2018. Twenty two applications were received, including two for the North Kerry Greenway, i.e. one for the Listowel to the Limerick Border section and one for the Tralee to Fenit section. All of the applications received will be assessed over the coming months in accordance with the criteria set out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. 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 maintenance, improvement and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department advised an official in the Directorate General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission earlier this year of the Government’s agreed policy objective in relation to EU Regulation 598, including the proposal to designate Fingal County Council as the Competent Authority under primary legislation. It was made clear at the time that development of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Please refer to the table. Name of Report Date of Publication Name of Enactment Report Date of Post Enactment Report Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 25 December 2014 Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 (No. 43 of 2014) Dáil Éireann - Post-Enactment Report Standing Order 141A 21 January 2016 Post Enactment Report - State Airports (Shannon Group)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Please see the table. No Name of Act Date Signed in to law No. 7 of 2011 Road Traffic Act 2011 27 April 2011 No. 28 of 2011 Road Traffic (No.2) Act 2011 20 October 2011 No 31 of 2011 Road Transport Act 2011 3/12/2011 No. 16 of 2012 Road Safety Authority (commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 30th May 2012 No 49 of 2012 Transport (Corás Iompair Éireann and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (6 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Please see the information contained in the table. No. Name of Scheme Summary criteria for allocation of funding Value of Scheme 2018 1 Coastal Inshore Mountain and Cave Rescue Grant Scheme Eligible candidates are mountain rescue teams that are members of Mountain Rescue Ireland and are a declared Search and Rescue resource to An Garda Síochána. Community Rescue Boat...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Dec 2018)

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 provision of bus related infrastructure in the State. As noted in the National Development Plan (NDP), the NTA is working in partnership with the Cork local authorities in developing...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Chairman and I apologise for being late. I hit an unavoidable problem on the way in which was none of my own making. I thank the Chairman and committee for the opportunity to present details of this Supplementary Estimate for my Department. As the members will be aware from the advance brief circulated, there are two elements to the Supplementary Estimate. I refer to a sum of...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: To answer Deputy Troy's question, this is spread over all airports. I will address the question raised by Deputy Munster as well. There was not a gap. This is additional money, which came through mid-year. The figure is approximately €1.5 million for aviation. It came from the IAA dividend. In a sense, it was a windfall. We decided to distribute it accordingly. Committee...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes, it supplementary. It is additional.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: No, it is money that came in. I will explain the dividend in case anyone does not understand it. The issue arose when I was speaking to the Minister for Finance during budget negotiations. He and I agreed that if I could negotiate a special divided from the IAA, it would be welcome because it would be additional money and the authority was getting a dividend. When we agreed on that, I...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: I do not know what the detail is at the moment but I can give the committee some stuff on it. I gather committee members received a note on the matter. The majority of the funding is focused on supporting the operational costs of the provision of essential safety and security services. The point is that this money can never be considered as state aid because it has no economic benefit. It...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (5 Dec 2018)

Shane Ross: The funding will go up overall next year. I am not sure what the numbers are at the moment for wages, but the allocation is being used for customs and fire brigade equipment and personnel as well. I suppose there will be an expectation that next year the figure will be a little higher as well.