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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (17 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) is currently the subject of ongoing legal proceedings and, as such, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (17 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department is currently producing analysis that will form the basis for a framework for investing in land transport: Planning Land Use and Transport - Outlook 2040, known as PLUTO 2040. This will form part of Project Ireland 2040. PLUTO 2040 will be an update to my Department's 'Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport' (SIFLT), published in 2015. It will focus explicitly on how...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (17 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport, and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for raising a subject about which she is very passionate. I also thank her for the good case she made for this greenway.I am pleased to inform her that I launched the strategy for the future development of the national and regional greenways in Moate, County Westmeath, on 20 July. This strategy provides a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Development (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I repeat what I already stated, namely, that the minimum length for consideration is 20 km, with a preference for greenways in the order of 40 km because it is these longer greenways that will generally necessitate overnight stays.We are trying to get people to stay overnight, particularly in this first round. That may not be great news for the Senator but, in view of the case she has made,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The following table sets out the number of staff in my Department appointed to Principal Officer from internal competitions since 7th July 2015. Year Number 2015 1 2016 0 2017 2 2018 1 Total 4 I have asked the State agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If he does not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Please see the table setting out the number of persons appointed to Principal Officer (PO) from internal competitions since 7th July 2015 and Open Public Service Appointments competitions for PO conducted in 2015 and 2017. Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 2015 2016 2017 2018 Number of PO appointments arising from internal competitions since 07/07/2015 1 0 2 1 Number of PO...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and active travel. In relation to active travel specifically, my Department provides funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for both cycling and walking infrastructure projects and sustainable urban transport projects. Details of individual projects are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 569 together. The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport providers and I have forwarded the Deputies questions 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: Urban Development (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that UK Authorities are looking at issues around shared spaces and navigability with a view to ensuring that they are accessible, inclusive and well-designed. With regard to Ireland, the shared space approach to urban design is already addressed in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) which is available on my Department’s website. The Manual sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (16 Oct 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: Greenways Development (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As laid out in the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways, the first option for future Greenways is to examine use of lands that are already in State ownership. In addition to this, the Strategy also sets out a number of options for project promoters to access land for Greenways such as permissive access and land purchase. The aim is to have Greenways that have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred this 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: Ministerial Correspondence (16 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. The planning, design and operation of individual national roads including motorways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (16 Oct 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: Córas Iompair Éireann (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Sports Events (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The 2018 Ryder Cup is a three day golf tournament organised by one of the governing bodies for golf in Europe, the European Tour. The European Tour recently conveyed their wish to discuss the possible hosting of a future Ryder Cup in Ireland and sought a meeting with me to discuss same. Along with officials from my Department, I attended meetings with representatives of the European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Representatives of the FAI recently met with officials from my Department to brief them on the invitation that the FAI received to join the feasibility study to look into the possibility of a joint British-Irish bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The process is at a very early stage and my Department indicated to the FAI that it would be happy to engage with them on the study.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 and 580 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and promotion of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels funding through its network of Local Sports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (16 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: For the purpose of my reply to the question, I have assumed and as subsequently clarified by you, that the question should have referred to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), formerly known as the National Roads Authority (NRA). As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under...