Results 7,501-7,520 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I wish to advise the Deputy that my previous reply in response to Dáil Question No. 1045 on 13 July 2017 from the Deputy on this issue remains unchanged.  Iarnród Éireann has not made any proposal to my Department regarding Dunleer railway station and the reopening of the station is not included in the public transport projects under the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (28 Nov 2017)

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 road projects  is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation of the heavy rail network and for assessing rolling stock requirements for the network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance in conjunction with the National Transport Authority.  Noting the responsibility of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads and traffic management within its area of responsibility is the statutory responsibility of each local authority.  As regards the grants provided by my Department to local authorities to supplement their own expenditure relating to road maintenance and improvement, the four Dublin Councils became self funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Foireann Roinne (28 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 574 together. There are currently 513 staff, including temporary staff, in my Department and I anticipate this will increase to 514 by year end.  80 staff have been recruited in to my Department this year, in the main to fill vacancies arising from transfers, retirements, etc.  There is one post which requires competence in the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together. The Disabled Parking Permit is available to people living in Ireland who have a permanent condition or disability that severely restricts his or her ability to walk. Under the Disabled Parking Permit scheme, people who are Primary Medical Certificate holders or registered blind are automatically eligible to avail of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 (23 Nov 2017)

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 Improvement Schemes (23 Nov 2017)

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 a local authority's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023 (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The  Department contributed €1.22m over three years to support the bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.  The funds were paid through Fáilte Ireland.  The contributions in respect of each of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 are set out as follows: €200,000 - 2015 €600,000 - 2016  €420,000 - 2017 In addition, on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters.  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: Road Projects (23 Nov 2017)

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 its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: All State Board appointments are carried out in accordance with both Government Guidelines and my own internal Departmental Principles and Procedures, details of which can be found on my Department's website at the following link State Board Membership. Statistics on all Public Appointments Services (PAS) campaigns can be found on the State Boards website at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the NCT. However I understand that Directive 2014/45/EU sets the minimum requirements in regard to the frequency of the roadworthiness testing of cars, with the first test required on the fourth anniversary of the first registration of the vehicle.  This requirement is transposed by the Road Traffic (National Car Test)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Expenditure (23 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Luas Green Line Capacity Enhancement project is identified in the National Transport Authority’s ‘Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035’.  The purpose of the project is to address current capacity limits at peak hours on the Luas Green Line and to cater for future demands along the line.  The project follows on from the Luas Cross...

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: As I have indicated previously, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, in conjunction with the relevant road authority, is responsible for the implementation of individual road projects. I acknowledge the Deputy has particular concerns about the section of the N24 near Piltown and has raised this issue with me on a regular basis. I also visited the area to see this section of road for...

Other Questions: Road Projects Status (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I acknowledge the Deputy's commitment to this. He has raised it on several occasions, with the chief executive of TII at the Committee of Public Accounts and as it is a safety issue I will continue to give it priority.

Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy may have missed my earlier reply to Deputy Munster. The Government has trebled its commitment to disabilities in the recent capital plan in addition to what was already being spent. There is no doubt that my Department and the Government are fully committed to disabilities. The Deputy made a very good point in respect of Irish Rail. She would accept that a pilot scheme is...

Other Questions: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I am happy to seriously consider that and discuss it with the National Transport Authority, NTA. Those who have sensory or visual difficulties have problems with public transport and those should be remedied. We are trying to approach this on a multi-faceted level. The commitment is there and it would be wrong if the Deputy did not acknowledge that and the progress the Government is...

Other Questions: Ports Facilities (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for his question. I have not specifically contacted my UK counterpart in relation to the ownership of Rosslare Europort. The Deputy is aware that Rosslare Europort is unique among State-owned ports as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts but, rather, is operated as a division of Iarnród Éireann. Technically the port forms part of the...