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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (12 Jul 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. I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Policy (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I anticipate publication of the new National Sports Policy by the end of July 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 660 and 666 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and as the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport in the State in relation to bus stops, bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The acquisition, disposal or development of such property is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) in the first instance. Sections 13(1) and 13(3) of the Transport Act 1950 and section 11 of the Transport Act 1964 provide CIÉ with the statutory power to acquire, dispose or develop property subject to the consent of its Board. While there is no statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Living Wage (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The information is being collated in respect of employees in my Department and a response will issue as soon as possible. In relation to non-commercial agencies in receipt of funding from my Department, the Deputy's question has been referred to the relevant agencies for direct reply. I ask the Deputy to contact my private office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I plan to publish the Strategy in the coming weeks. The Strategy will provide a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways ensuring the best possible return for State investment. Furthermore, the Strategy will determine the type of project that will be funded over the coming decade by my Department and will set out guidance and options for project promoters in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including, since 2012, management of the Rural Transport Programme which now operates under the "Local Link" brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities regarding Local Link services, including the issues referred to by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Fares (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for regulating fares charged by public transport operators. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask that the Deputy advise my office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 668 and 669 together. 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 development of MetroLink and the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (12 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: 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, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).  A number of possible options  are being developed at present in consultation with stakeholders.  There is no specific allocation of...

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: That is fine.

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: Should I finish it?

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: No, if the House wishes me to sit down, I will and I will circulate it.

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes that:— the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Core Network consists of those parts of the comprehensive network which are of the highest strategic importance for achieving the objectives of the TEN-T policy, and shall reflect evolving traffic...

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: It is one of the biggest pieces of infrastructure built in this country in recent times. Credit should be given where credit is due.

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: The credit goes to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance. If Deputy Howlin was in office at the time, he can claim credit for anything he likes. Good for him for supporting it; I applaud him for doing so. Since taking office I have become familiar with the concept of the TEN-T. While I was not in situat the time of its agreement, I am familiar with the background and rationale behind...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank members for being present to discuss what everybody recognises is a vital piece of national infrastructure. It is correctly being examined by this committee, because without it we would lack connectivity which we need so badly. I have arranged a full briefing for members by my officials tomorrow if they want to get into the detail. They have all been notified of that. The second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: No. The Chairman is correct in what he says. The restrictions are there but they do not kick in until it is finished. If the legislation is passed by the Oireachtas those planning permissions will then lapse and there will be new conditions. We do not know exactly what they will be at this stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: That was in 2007 in different circumstances.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

Shane Ross: I cannot predict whether it will be challenged. However, it will now be considered in different circumstances because it will be considered under EU Regulation 598/2014. It will be working to that template and those conditions. The conditions are quite different and it will be working under an EU directive when it issues its new findings.