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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Training (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Department does not currently maintain any permanent social media presence and has not to date delivered training to staff on the use of the identified social media platforms.

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035' proposes implementation of the overall DART Expansion Programme.  As outlined in the recently published 'National Development Plan 2018-2027: Project Ireland 2040' (NDP), the DART Expansion Programme is a series of projects that will create a full metropolitan area DART Network?...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts (29 Mar 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 second six months of 2017 will be published shortly. The first six months of 2018 will be published later in the year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department does not currently have an open call for Greenways funding and is therefore not considering any greenway proposals at present. As you will be aware my Department is in the process of developing a Strategy for the future development of Greenways. The strategy will ensure that Greenways are constructed to an appropriately high standard in order to provide a quality experience...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Mar 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 the capital budget...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 368 together. You will be aware that my Department is in the process of developing a Strategy for the future development of Greenways. The strategy will ensure that Greenways are constructed to an appropriately high standard in order to provide a quality experience for all users. I understand that applications were submitted to Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme is the primary means of providing Government support to sports clubs and organisations for sports capital works. A request from St Tiarnach's GFC Clones, supported by the Monaghan GAA County Board, the GAA Ulster Council and the Central Council of the GAA, for a special allocation of €350,000, was received by my Department last year. The...

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local are the statutory responsibilities of Monaghan and Cavan County Councils, 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 initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table: Title Transposition Deadline Estimated Transposition Date Directive (EU) 2016/2370Title of 14 December 2016 amending Directive 2012/34/EU as regards the opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail and the governance of the railway infrastructure National transposition legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373, 374 and 377 together. As the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus and I have 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (29 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The average waiting time for each driving test centre is available on the Road Safety Authority website at www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/Test-Wait ing-Times/. This information is updated weekly. The number of people waiting for a driving test is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, there have been issues with tram availability on the Green Line which are currently being addressed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The wider issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the NTA in conjunction with the relevant transport operator. In the context of the PSO contracts for the provision of transport...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority's (NTA) 'Transport Strategy for the GDA 2016-2035' proposes implementation of the overall DART Expansion Programme. As outlined in the recently published 'National Development Plan 2018-2027: Project Ireland 2040' (NDP), the DART Expansion Programme is a series of projects that will create a full metropolitan area DART Network? for...

Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I move:"That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the House for the opportunity to present this Bill here today. This is a specialised and technical Bill, which is necessary in order to meet obligations entered into by Ireland under EU measures known as the Prüm decisions. These decisions are named after the town in Germany where the principles behind...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I am delighted to be here to discuss the sports capital programme, and I know the committee is also looking at funding for minority sports in the later session. I am joined by the Minister of State with responsibility for tourism and sport, Deputy Brendan Griffin; the assistant secretary with responsibility for tourism and sport, Mr. Ken Spratt, Mr. Noel Sheahan from the sports capital...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, has outlined, after a lot of hard work we were delighted to be in a position to provide assistance to so many worthwhile projects at the end of last year. Inevitably though, there were some disappointed applicants who were deemed invalid at assessment stage. In that regard, all applicants deemed invalid or partially invalid were invited to appeal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Yes, I will deal with a few myself and the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, can deal with some as well. The objective of this scheme is to widen the number of people who can participate in sport. That includes people from all areas of society. We are concerned about the numbers. It is important to us that they increase over the years. They are specifically geared and weighted toward...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding for Minority Sports and Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: About 50% of the amounts.