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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Expenditure (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown, Blanchardstown. The total capital funding allocated by my Department between 2000 and 2017 for the development of the National Sports Campus is €180m. This includes capital funding to the former National Sports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (10 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I announced the 2018 regional and local road allocations in January and all grant funding available to my Department has now been allocated.  The grants this year include provision for: - An 18% increase in Restoration Improvement monies for road strengthening works; - A 17% increase in Restoration Maintenance monies for surface dressing works; - The introduction of a...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 6: In page 3, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:“(a) in section 13A, by the substitution of “11(6)” for “11(5)” in subsection (1), (b) in section 13B, by the substitution of “11(6)” for “11(5)” in subsection (1), and (c) in section 29—”.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I will reply on Fifth Stage.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 5:In page 3, line 10, to delete “in section 29”.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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.  The selection, prioritisation and implementation of works, including works relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware from my replies to recent parliamentary questions and the topical issue debate last week, the Marine Survey Office carried out an assessment of the landing point at Inishmurray Island in 2008.  The "recognised landing point" on the island was deemed wholly unsuitable for landing passengers safely. As a consequence, no passenger licences have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for the classification of roads as either National or Regional under the Roads Act, 1993.  I am empowered under Section 10 of the 1993 Act to classify any public road as a national or regional road and periodic reviews are undertaken in that regard. A public road, other than one classified by me as a national road or a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts Data (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link: . The information is updated twice yearly. The first six months of 2018 will be published later in the year. My Department does not hold the information requested for the Agencies by the Deputy. However I have forwarded your request to all Agencies under the remit of my Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is 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.  I intend to select a preferred approach before the end of this Dáil term, with any corresponding legislative provisions to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Public Spending Code is the set of rules and procedures that apply to ensure that these standards are upheld across the Irish public service. The Code brings together in one place all of the elements of the value-for-money framework that has been in force up to now, updated and reformed in some respects. The Code is maintained under the management of the Central Expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility under section 5 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to secure the development and implementation of a single public transport brand. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 May 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.  The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authority concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Capital Allocation for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the years 2018 to 2022 can be found in the recently published National Development Plan 2018-2027, available at . Capital Allocation 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 1,327 1,643 2,058 2,526 2,405

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (9 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. The Capital Allocation for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for the years 2018 to 2022 can be found in the recently published National Development Plan 2018-2027, available at . The table contains the total Capital allocation for my Department. Capital Allocation 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 €'000 €'000...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (8 May 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 414 and 415 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (8 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, which includes wheelchair accessible taxis, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (8 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The recently published National Development Plan (NDP) contains a commitment to establish a new “Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund” (LSSIF) with at least €100 m available over the coming years.  My officials have commenced drafting the terms and conditions of the new LSSIF and I note the Deputy's comments in that regard.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (8 May 2018)

Shane Ross: Brexit and its potential implications for Ireland are being managed on a whole-of-government basis. My Department is represented on all relevant cross-Departmental coordination structures, and an internal Departmental Committee on Brexit meets regularly. The Department also consults regularly with the aviation regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders through...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (8 May 2018)

Shane Ross: The Harbours Act 2015 was signed into law by the President on the 25 December 2015 and commenced from that date.