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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sport Ireland Funding (2 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: In 2018, Sport Ireland was allocated €51.626m in current funding and €6.7m in capital funding from my Department. Current funding provides for Sport Ireland’s expenditure on sports programmes as well as administration costs, including staff costs, and other general expenses incurred by Sport Ireland in discharging its statutory role. The capital allocation provides for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department did not maintain a stand at the Ploughing Championships. However, the Coast Guard, a division of my Department, did have a stand as part of its Safety on the Water campaign. The cost of the stand was €4,829.60. The staffing costs consisted of out of pocket expenses for one permanent member of staff and for a small number of Coast Guard volunteers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have overall responsibility for roads policy in Ireland. However, under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland in conjunction with the relevant local authority and is a matter for the relevant local authority in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (27 Sep 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 (TII) in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (27 Sep 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), working with other relevant State bodies, is responsible for ensuring the planning, development and delivery of the public transport infrastructure priorities, including train station developments, in the Greater Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Data (27 Sep 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 190 together. As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail. The development of the proposed MetroLink has been subject to a number of studies and appraisals, the most current of which are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (27 Sep 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 development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area, including the Luas Cross City project. In light of the NTA's responsibility in the matters raised, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As stated in the National Development Plan (NDP the relevant local authorities, in partnership with both the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are currently finalising a Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. The Strategy will include proposals for a revised bus system for Cork and enhancements to the commuter rail service in Cork including additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 provided for a new authority to oversee the development of transport in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Section 17 of the Act allowed for the setting up of an Advisory Council of a Chairperson and 23 ordinary members. Under the Act, a majority of the Council would comprise officials and elected members of the various local / regional authorities in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Allocation of funding and details of individual cycle lane projects are managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. Once a cycle lane has been completed, maintenance is entirely a matter for the Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Weather Events Response (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including footways and footpaths) in its area, is a statutory responsibility of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Data (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 to 196, inclusive, together. 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, including the number of kilometres of cycle lanes in any particular town or city. The National Transport Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Sep 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 development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area including the provision of the North Wall Coach Park In light of the NTA's responsibility in the matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes, licensed commercial coach operators are permitted to use bus lanes. Bus lanes can be used by large public service vehicles, which are defined in the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended) as mechanically propelled vehicles used for the carriage of persons for reward having seating passenger accommodation for more than 8 passengers exclusive of the driver.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (27 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. 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, including the capacity of each publicly owned Park and Ride facility. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (27 Sep 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. At present, the transfer of SPSV licences is prohibited under section 14(1) of the 2013 Act which was commenced with effect from 6 April 2014. However, in the case of the death of a licence holder, section 15 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Regulations (26 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver CPC system is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (26 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: I have referred this matter to the RSA for their attention and for direct response to you. Please notify my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (26 Sep 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for Swim Ireland as the National Governing Body for swimming. National Governing Bodies are independent, autonomous bodies and I do not have a role in relation to internal disputes or complaints between clubs and individuals. Nor would it be appropriate for me to intervene in such disputes. I would, however, encourage the parties to any dispute to use the dispute resolution...