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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (12 Jun 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. The NTA also administers the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant scheme for the SPSV sector. Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government Implementation (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Programme for Government Annual Report 2018 was recently approved by Government and I understand it will be published shortly and available to view. The Annual Report will obviously contain a detailed progress report on all of my Department's commitments and I am pleased to report good progress generally. In advance of that publication, please find below a snapshot of activity in 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: As the deputy is aware, daa holds statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport. The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to the use of a specific piece of equipment at Dublin Airport is an operational matter for the airport itself. I understand that daa has previously been contacted on this matter and I can confirm that remains the most...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Under the National Tourism Development Act 2003, the Board of Fáilte Ireland shall consist of a Chairperson and twelve ordinary members, who are appointed by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. The quorum is five for a meeting of the Authority, unless otherwise directed by the Minister. As of the 1st June, there are seven vacancies on the Board of Fáilte Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Jun 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (12 Jun 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Services Card (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: It is Government policy to integrate the Public Services Card (PSC) into applications across the range of Government services. Use of a single form of ID will reduce the burden on both individuals and the administration of the State. The Public Services Card (PSC) became an optional form of proof of ID for the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) from 9 April 2018. The possibility...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has been considering a range of options for regulating rickshaws. Options considered include introducing a framework to regulate rickshaws up to introducing a prohibition. Consideration is from the perspectives of proportionality, public safety and enforcement as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits. While this examination is now at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism, it does not have a role in the administration of Fáilte Ireland's grant programmes. Similarly, the Department does not have discretionary funds at its disposal to assist with individual tourism proposals....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: Where a person is temporarily abroad, they may renew their licence/replace a lost or stolen licence without appearing in person at a centre of the National Driver Licensing Service. This has been the case since 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Greenways Strategy will provide a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways and will determine the type of project to be funded by my Department over the coming decade. This is a long term Strategy with the aim of increasing the number, length and regional spread of greenways across the country. It will set out guidance to project promoters on matters including strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Jun 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

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

Shane Ross: I am pleased to confirm that, following a substantial consultation and drafting process, the new National Sports Policy will be considered by Government in the coming weeks and will, I anticipate, be published in July. As previously advised to the House, the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Jun 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1080 and 1081 together. As the Deputy may be aware, my Department has been considering a range of options for regulating rickshaws from the perspectives of proportionality, public safety and enforcement as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits. Options considered include introducing a framework to regulate rickshaws up to introducing a full...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1082 to 1085, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. My Department's high level policy goal for accessible public transport is embodied in the concept of 'Transport Access for All'. This policy is based on the provisions of the Disability Act...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: My role, as Minister with responsibility for tourism, is to develop national tourism policy which is then implemented by the tourism agencies - Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the Irish tourism industry and Tourism Ireland has responsibility for the overseas promotion of the island of Ireland as a tourism destination. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) is currently the subject of on-going legal proceedings by retired members of daa, Shannon Airport Authority, Aer Lingus and the former SR Technics. Those proceedings began in July 2015. As this matter is sub judiceI am unable to comment any further on the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Shane Ross: The regional and local road grant allocations for 2018 were announced at the end of January and do not make provision for Local Improvement Schemes (LIS). This approach was taken in light of the fact that the Minister for Rural and Community Development announced that he would be providing significant funding for LIS this year and I was conscious of the continuing pressing need to direct...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1090 and 1091 together. The Greenways Strategy will provide a framework for the development of Ireland's greenways and will determine the type of project to be funded by my Department over the coming decade. This is a long term Strategy with the aim of increasing the number, length and regional spread of greenways across the country. It will set out guidance...