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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 2018)

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 a local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Data (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 planning, design, construction and development stages of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: There are four director vacancies on the Board of the Irish Aviation Authority and there is a formal process underway to select suitable candidates to fill these vacancies, in accordance with the Guidelines for State Board Appointments.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to parliamentary question [no 45650/18].

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Safety (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my response to parliamentary question [no 45650/18]. As I already stated the safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. The particular issues raised by the Deputy are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Galway Transport Strategy was developed by the relevant local authorities in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Strategy identified potential park and ride sites along the M6, N17 and to the west of the city. Implementation of the Strategy is primarily a matter for the local authorities in line with their statutory roles and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Mitigation Plan (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Reducing carbon emissions is a national challenge and requires concerted efforts across the country. In this regard theNational Mitigation Planwas published in 2017 and begins to set Ireland on a pathway towards decarbonisation with over 100 actions to reduce emissions from the electricity generation, built environment, agricultural and transport sectors.  Although Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: The total allocation in 2018 to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which now operates under the "Local Link" brand, is almost €15 million. This is the confirmed RTP allocation for this year, and any percentage increases over whatever timeframe, using whatever basis, may be calculated from it. However, as I have previously advised the House, I would caution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Support Scheme (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Just A Minute (JAM) Card was developed in Northern Ireland and is used across a wide range of services there, including public transport. The JAM Card was originally developed for those with learning disabilities and difficulties but can be used by anyone with a communication barrier. I am aware that the promoters of the JAM Card have met...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Implementation Bodies (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is jointly funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. The breakdown of the 2019 exchequer provision for tourism services by subhead will be available in the Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services which will be published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissions of Investigation Data (6 Nov 2018)

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that no monies have been spent in 2018 by my Department on carrying out commissions of investigations or State inquiries.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The planning application for the College Green Plaza was brought to An Bord Pleanála by Dublin City Council and as the Deputy is aware the Council is not a body under my Department's aegis. In 2015 the Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, published a Dublin City Centre Transport Study. That study set out various measures to ensure the efficient functioning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. The numbers provided are as at 30th September 2018. Grade  Breakdown Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary General 6 Principal Officer 22 Assistant Principal Officer 63 Higher Executive Officer 87 Administrative Officer 25 Executive Officer 96 Clerical Officer 126 Head Service Officer 1 Service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of War, Weapons and dangerous Goods) Order 1973, as amended, civil aircraft are prohibited from carrying weapons or munitions over Ireland's sovereign airspace or into Irish airports unless they receive an exemption from the Minister for Transport. In considering such applications, my Department seeks the advice of relevant Government Departments, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As part of Budget 2019, it was agreed between the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform that an amount of €30 million could be transferred from our capital allocation and used to alleviate pressures on our current expenditure. The overall budget for my department is €2.3 billion.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: To create a statutory obligation on the wearing of reflective clothing would entail making it a criminal offence under Road Traffic legislation for any person guilty of not wearing high visibility clothing.  A person in breach of such a provision would fall to be issued with a fixed charge notice or summonsed to court, depending on what procedure would be put in place for the processing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital allocation for Civil Aviation of €10,590,000 is mainly to support targeted investment in safety and security related projects under the Regional Airports Programme in respect of airports at Donegal, Kerry and Ireland West Airport Knock. As part of the annual grant approval process, my Department will shortly invite regional airports to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital allocation for Land Transport of €1,493,080,000 is broken down among the following subheads under Programme B : Road Improvement Programmes, Road Safety Agencies and Expenses, Vehicle and Driver licencing Expenses, Carbon Reduction, Public Service Payments, Public and Sustainable Transport Programme, Public Transport and Expenses, Miscellaneous Expenses Full...