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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (6 Feb 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: Departmental Staff Data (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: There are currently no secondees from the companies listed working in my Department. I have asked the State agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested directly. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days, you should advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the greater Dublin area, GDA. The Navan rail link project was originally included under the Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: There is no published scheme for the Mountain Rescue grants. A key criterion for eligibility for a grant is that they are declared resources to an An Garda Siochana who are responsible for tasking the Mountain Rescue Teams. The grants are administered in line with the relevant grant circular, 13/2014.  The amount allocated to mountain rescue funding in 2018 will be broadly in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548 and 549 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Child Safety (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: At the outset it is important to highlight that the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, under the aegis of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, is the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children, and provides valuable guidelines in matters relating to child protection.  Tusla has published Children First:National Guidance which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Question Heading for question(s) 551 (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: In our increasingly multi-cultural society, the positive role and contribution of sport in fostering greater societal inclusion and integration deserves acknowledgement. I am pleased therefore to note and support the positive example cited by the Deputy. My Department is currently developing a new national sports policy, which will reflect the need to increase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport Eligibility (6 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport operator and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Coast Guard Services (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The Irish Coast Guard is designated as a Principal Emergency Service within the Framework for Emergency Management, rather than a Principal Response Agency. This designation has not prevented or impeded the IRCG from carrying out an effective response to search and rescue situations or the discharge of its functions generally.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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: Pension Provisions (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 to 281, inclusive, 285 to 287, inclusive, 289 to 291, inclusive, 293 and 294 together. Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In a Topical Issues debate in this House on 6 December 2017, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including those relating to equipment (such as taximeters) and the setting of maximum fares, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. In order to be of assistance, I have referred your correspondence to the NTA for their consideration and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In a Topical Issues debate in this House on 6 December 2017, I outlined the challenges faced in addressing the solvency of the schemes and the process underway to address the deficit which involves...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to income and profit on parking at Dublin Airport is an operational matter for daa which has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop the Airport. I am aware however that private operators also offer parking facilities in the environs of Dublin Airport and the information sought may be commercially sensitive. Nevertheless,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Internal Audits (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: The last external quality assurance assessment of the internal audit function in my Department was carried out in late 2008 with the resulting report being adopted by the Department's Audit Committee in March 2009. This exercise was conducted in accordance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. A further external quality assessment has been scheduled to take...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: I cannot comment on individual cases.  As a matter of law, Ireland, like France, operates within an EU framework of driver licensing. Among other matters, EU law prescribes that each Member State issues driving licences only to those normally resident in their jurisdiction. If a person who holds a driving licence from one Member State takes up residence in another, they should...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: Under Section E of the Fresh Start Agreement of the 17 November 2015, the then Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). In this context, following on from consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Apprenticeship Data (1 Feb 2018)

Shane Ross: My Department does not provide apprenticeships. I have asked the State agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If he does not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days, he should advise my private office.

Topical Issue Debate: Light Rail Projects Provision (31 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for what they have said. I understand Deputy Elllis's plea and I sympathise with it. I do not think he could contest that with me. He outlined the benefits for the proposal he made in terms of traffic reduction and the environment. That is fair enough. In terms of cost, Deputy Ellis said it would not cost an arm and a leg.