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

Shane Ross: I have already answered the question about the timetable. The issue of the allocations will be addressed in the next couple of months. It will be done as speedily as possible. If I am in office when the next allocations are made, unlike Fianna Fáil, I will ensure there is no political interference whatsoever. I think I have probably answered Deputy Imelda Munster's questions. I...

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

Shane Ross: I received representations from the Deputy's party leader on its behalf. I do not know what I was expected to do. The Young Men's Christian Association, YMCA, as I think I said to Deputy John O'Mahony, was the joint applicant. It badly needed the use of the hockey pitch. I am delighted that it got it. I am also delighted that Taney national school got it, that Whitechurch school got it...

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

Shane Ross: I do not know if the YMCA and everybody else who could have applied or did apply attended the numerous workshops, of which the Deputy is probably aware. Perhaps she is not. They were held throughout the country to inform people of the grants available. To say they were not informed is a little unfair on the officials and others who promoted the scheme. The grants were widely advertised...

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

Shane Ross: Can I, please, finish without interruption? The Deputy can come back in as often as she likes. There are many golf clubs with a small membership. Golf is played by huge numbers of children around the country in circumstances which are not ones of grandeur or richness or anything of that sort. They just enjoy the game. Those children should be helped and encouraged. Golf should not be...

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

Shane Ross: May I ask the Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, to deal with the other questions?

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

Shane Ross: I think the Vice Chairman wrote 16 representations.

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

Shane Ross: I was grateful for them but I am afraid they did not have any influence on the decision.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Once it was clear that the option of designating the Irish Aviation Authority as the competent authority was no longer available, the decision was taken - following extensive discussions - that Fingal County Council was best suited to undertake the role.  Fingal County Council already has responsibilities under the EU Environmental Noise Directive which encapsulates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I assume that the context of this question relates to the North Runway project at Dublin Airport, which is the responsibility of the daa. The duties assigned to members of the senior management team at daa in relation to this project are a matter for the company, and as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have no function in this matter. However, in order to be of assistance, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As  the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. In Budget 2018 I have secured over €110 million which is being allocated to develop cycling and walking infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, and in the cities of Galway, Limerick, Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 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.  Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. For regional and local roads it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (28 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is subject to specific legal obligations under the Disability Act 2005.  Part 5 of the Act sets out a requirement for public service bodies to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities each year. Staff in the Department provide information relating to disabilities on a voluntary disclosure basis and do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Arising from a commitment in the Programme for Government 2007-2012 to rebalance the motor tax and vehicle registration tax (VRT) systems to reward the purchase of greener cars, a new basis of charging motor tax and VRT for private vehicles was introduced from July 2008.  The purpose of the change was to create an incentive for consumers to purchase cars with lower carbon dioxide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant county or city council, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Regulations (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: Driver testing in Ireland is carried out directly by the Road Safety Authority, RSA, to a standard that complies with the EU directive on driving licences. Studies show that young drivers and inexperienced drivers are more likely to die or be seriously injured in collisions, and the essential driver training, EDT, the course of 12 one-hour lessons, is one of several measures introduced by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Administration (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority, NTA, was established under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 and its functions are set out under the Act.  The Annual Report and Financial Statements of the NTA are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas each year. The last such report was for 2016. Exchequer funding is allocated to the NTA through my Department's Vote towards its administration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 516 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 of public transport infrastructure in the greater Dublin area, GDA, including traffic management. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Data (27 Mar 2018)

Shane Ross: As I stated in my response to you in Parliamentary Question No. 195 of 28 February 2018, the subject matter raised is one for the Road Safety Authority and I referred the question to the RSA for direct reply to you.  I am aware that the RSA have since replied to you with information on that question.  I note your follow-up question, based on the RSA's response to...