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

Shane Ross: The bulk of capital expenditure under the Maritime Transport and Safety heading relates to programme spend by the Irish Coast Guard, including provision for a building programme, IT upgrades, vehicle and boat fleet renewal, pollution equipment and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure. There is also provision for capital investment by the Commissioners...

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

Shane Ross: Deputy the Capital allocation for Sports and Recreation services of €61,522,000 is broken down among the following subheads under Programme D : Grants for Sporting Bodies (Nat Lott) , Sport Ireland, Dormant Accounts funding - Sports Measures , Provision & Renovation of Swimming pools Full details on the allocations for each of my Department's subheads for 2019...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: -----but it is not something we can do a lot about overnight.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I wish to be allowed to finish. If not, the Deputy will just use up my time. We have been examining the line in question and many others, particularly with regard to the purchasing of second-hand vehicles, as the Deputy probably knows. A decision on the viability of the second-hand vehicle option will be made later this year following market availability analysis and procurement options...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter, which is not unfamiliar as the Deputies will be aware. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the greater Dublin area, including Kildare. The NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I will start by responding to Deputy Heydon. I appreciate the disparity in prices between Newbridge and Sallins he mentioned. As is so often the case, I am not responsible for setting the prices from one station to another and cannot do anything directly to alter the prices that are set by others. I will, however, pass on to the NTA the Deputy's point on prices, which seems very reasonable...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator and congratulate her on the case she has made for the development of this greenway, to which we are equally committed. I acknowledge that there have been difficulties and welcome the opportunity to recommit ourselves to it. We will all move in the same direction because greenways are a very important part of the tourism strategy the Government has promoted. We are very...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Senator Hopkins is understandably impatient when we say this but she will also be aware as much as anybody else of the sensitivities surrounding this and the difficulties that we ran into. Rather than say "start again", maybe I should say "a fresh start and a fresh attitude and fresh outlook", because there were difficulties and sensitivities in which we, as much as every other side, made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (24 Oct 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Oct 2018)

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.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 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: Cycling Facilities Funding (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that over the period 2018 to 2021 I have secured significantly improved funding allocations which will benefit both cycling and walking. Funding for cycling and walking is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA), which in turn works with relevant local authorities as required to fund, develop and deliver specific projects. These improved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: In the last six months I have had one such meeting. On 21 June 2018, I met with Cork County Council to discuss the issue of funding for local and regional roads in Cork.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 288 and 289 together. Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2016, Fáilte Ireland has specific powers and functions regarding the registration and grading of tourist accommodation.  In accordance with the legislation, certain categories of accommodation (such as caravan and camping parks) are statutorily obliged to register with Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.  The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded your question to the company for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As 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: Taxi Licences (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Furthermore, under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Local Area Hackney) Regulations 2013, the NTA is responsible for the granting and renewing of local area hackney licences. The NTA is currently conducting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (24 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Deputy is aware that over the period 2018 to 2021 I have secured significantly improved funding allocations which will benefit both cycling and walking. Funding for cycling and walking is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA), which in turn works with relevant local authorities as required to fund, develop and deliver specific projects. These improved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 557, 559 and 560 together. Shannon Airport has confirmed that five aircraft, registration numbers N207AX, N342AX, N351AX, N477AX and N819AX, landed in Shannon Airport on the 10th of October 2018. These stops were classified as technical stops in accordance with the Second Freedom of the Air as allowed for by the 1944 International Air Services Transit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As indicated in response to Parliamentary Question 42797/18, the Fresh Start Agreement includes a commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development. A draft options paper has been prepared and is due to be the subject of further consultation with interested stakeholders before it is finalised. When...