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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 2018)

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 operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road authority in relation to local and regional roads, or for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply given to Dáil Question 228 and the supplementary information given via letter dated 30 May in respect of cycling and walking infrastructure investment over the period 2011 to 2017. As noted in that reply, I have secured significant increases in funding for such infrastructure over the period 2018 to 2021. Over this period, we now have a funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Responsibility for Greenways policy and projects recently transferred to the Tourism function within my Department. Previously, Greenways came within the Transport function and was part of the Sustainable Transport area. Funding allocated since 2005 would have been directed towards projects including projects related to the national cycling network as well as Greenways projects. Providing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority 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. Details of the regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Expenditure (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the board and management of Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Details of the regional and local road grant allocations to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road grant booklets which are available from the Dáil Library. Please note that the earlier booklets from 2004 to 2007 inclusive use the title 'Non National Road Allocations'.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: Funding to regional airports for the years 2004 to 2017 is listed in tabular form below. In 2018, Capital and Current allocations to the regional airports are €3.85 million and €8.8 million respectively. Final expenditure figures for 2018 will not be available until early 2019. The figures below do not include amounts paid directly to contracted airlines to operate PSO...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. The carrying out of works on these roads is a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The selection and prioritisation of road works is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Arising from the arrangements in place in relation to Local Property Tax receipts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I have made a submission, on behalf of my constituents, regarding the BusConnects proposals relating to the network redesign during the period of public consultation which closed on the 28th September. I understand the consultation period elicited a large number of submissions and I expect all of those submissions will be carefully considered by the NTA in the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: As part of my Department's oversight and monitoring procedures for public transport projects, monthly meetings are held between my officials and the NTA to discuss and review progress on the delivery of various projects, including BusConnects. In addition to these meetings, my officials are of course briefed by the NTA on a regular basis on any relevant issues, including BusConnects, as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (4 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 contacted the Department in late August and early September to inquire if either Minister Griffin or I would be interested in attending the event. In the normal course, a Minister would attend significant international sporting events where...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I welcome the opportunity to address the dissolution of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, DLHC, and the transfer of its functions to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. I can confirm to the House that I have signed the transfer order with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister of State at the Department of...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I will try to answer all the questions I have been asked; I hope I will be able to do so in the short time we have. I thank the Acting Chairman, but I would like to correct him on something. He said I am the Minister responsible for marine issues. I am not.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: No, the Acting Chairman said Minister responsible for marine issues. I am not. Deputy Creed is the Minister responsible for marine issues. Perhaps the Acting Chairman could address those remarks to him. The exact extent of the liabilities was mentioned. There has been much talk about liabilities, and several Senators have put on record that they amount to €33 million. It has been...

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: He said that he was not interested in what the Minister had to say.

Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

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Seanad: The Transfer of Functions of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Statements (3 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: I listened to everything that Senator Boyhan had to say-----

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department does not allocate a specific budget for communications, press and public relations. We have a dedicated Press Office who have spent €12,927 to date in 2018. Other Divisions within my Department may spend some of their admin budget allocations on these categories and the details of such expenditure can be accessed on my Department's website. We publish the details of...