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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. Funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2018 amounts to €42,492,000. Accordingly: - a 1% increase would cost €424,920 - a 2% increase would cost €849,840 - a 3% increase would cost €1,274,760 - a 5% increase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Due to the major cutbacks in roads funding resulting from the financial crisis it was necessary for my Department to cease making separate allocations to local authorities in respect of  the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) in 2012. Details of LIS allocations before 2012 are included in the Regional and Local Road Grant Payment booklets which are available in the Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national (includes both national primary and national secondary routes) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (29 May 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within the budget...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530, 537 and 538 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: In response to the Deputy's question, I wish to refer the Deputy to my previous reply in response to Dáil Question number 594 on 13 February 2018 from the Deputy on a similar question. Over recent years, Exchequer investment in cycling infrastructure has been made under a number of different programmes and schemes. The table below sets...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Data (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 to 534, inclusive, together. Since 2010 my Department no longer pays subvention for public transport services paid directly to operators. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 536 together. The Deputy is aware that the taxpayer makes a significant and recurring contribution each year to both Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann. This contribution takes the form of both current, Public Service obligation (PSO), funding and also capital funding. The Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (29 May 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 on national primary and national secondary routes  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The funding provided by my Department to the organisation mentioned by the Deputy for each of the years 2016 to 2018 is outlined in the table below. 2016 2017  REV 2018  Current €49.2m €51.3m €51.6m Capital €29.2m €10.5m €6.7m Total €78.4m €61.8m €58.3m In addition to the above,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding to the National Governing Bodies of Sport.  In addition, Exchequer capital funding of €500,000 was provided through Sport Ireland during the period mentioned, under a Partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including responsibility for the allocation of current expenditure funding to the organisation referred to by the Deputy.  In addition, Exchequer capital funding of €500,000 was provided through Sport Ireland during the period mentioned, under a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 546, 547 and 549 together. As the Deputy is aware, Budget 2018 provided a four-year enhanced capital envelope for public transport of over €2.7 billion to 2021 including funding of over €400 million for investment in public transport in 2018.  This increased funding will allow the roll-out of a number of key programmes to address...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) "Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035" includes the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan, an ambitious plan for the development of a safe and high quality cycling network. As the Deputy may be aware, Budget 2018 announced the allocation of funding over a four year period to progress a number of key projects which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 551 together. Both of these PQs relate to operational tolling matters. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). As the Deputy is aware, work commenced last year to complete a detailed design and prepare tender documents for a new train station at Pelletstown which is located between the existing Broombridge and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Staff (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to convictions under the Railway Safety Act 2005. The position is that no train driver or tram driver has been convicted pursuant to that Act of driving a train or a tram while under the influence of alcohol.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), and I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 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: Health and Safety (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 and 557 together. I have replied very extensively to a number of PQs and a topical debate on this issue. Minister of State Griffin has also met the Deputy on at least two occasions to discuss the matter and possible remedies. At the last meeting between Minister of State Griffin and the Deputy on 10 May, I understand the Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (29 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Recommendation 28 of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance concerns the establishment of a motor insurance database, known as the Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) insurance database, to identify uninsured driving. Phase 1 relating to privately owned motor vehicles will provide insured and uninsured vehicle lists to An Garda Síochána based on vehicle licence plate number...