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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The FAI, presumably, drafted it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Grant Thornton gave them some advice on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: It is not a credible document because the association is seeking €18 million. That is not something we are prepared to consider for a moment. That is the answer to the Senator’s question. As to whether the Government is considering looking at all those organisations in terms of audit, Mr. Treacy might answer that question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (18 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Absolutely, yes. I am sorry but I have to go.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: If I can satisfy Deputy Smith, and it is probably something that is difficult to do, I would certainly say the commitment of the Government to both of these projects is absolute and total. There is absolutely no pullback on them whatsoever. As the Deputy said, the commitment in terms of funds is there. The £75 million is committed to and we stand absolutely 100% behind it. There will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputies for raising these two very important subjects, which are absolutely related to each other. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are also governed by the Fresh Start agreement. Under this agreement, the Government is committed to providing funding of £75 million towards the cost of phase 1A of the A5 upgrade scheme once the statutory planning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: In common with all other EU Member States, Ireland’s en route air traffic management (ATM) fees are set in accordance with EU Single European Sky legislation and through the State's membership of the intergovernmental European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL), which coordinates European ATM on behalf of the EU. As part of a EUROCONTROL multilateral...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: On 26 November, I received the report mentioned by the Deputy. Sport Ireland has referred the report to An Garda Síochána.  I have written to the Garda Commissioner and the Director of Corporate Enforcement to advise them that my officials and I are available should the need arise. It would not be appropriate for me to publish the report or make any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Electric Vehicle Toll Incentive (EVTI) Scheme was launched in July 2018 following a recommendation from the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce; the Scheme forms part of a wider suite of incentives aimed at supporting the national transition towards lower emitting vehicles, especially electric vehicles in the national car/van fleet. The Scheme was introduced to encourage private and commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the criteria laid out in the Road Traffic (Traffic And Parking) Regulations, 1997, as amended, Disabled Parking Permits are available to an individual with permanent conditions or disabilities that severely restrict their ability to walk.  Eligibility is thus defined on the basis of mobility impairment rather than on the basis of a specific medical condition. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: In accordance with section 72 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, members of the committee are appointed on the basis of their individual experience and expertise with due regard paid to the legislative requirement to ensure, insofar as practicable, an equitable gender balance with both urban and rural representation.  As the Advisory Committee is a national body It would be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 585, 586, 592 and 594 together. As the Deputies are is aware, funding provided under these subheads is related to capital expenditure programmes and part of a multi-annual capital funding programme.  The timing of expenditure on programmes such as these are by their nature dependent on a number of variables and therefore monthly or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587, 588 and 590 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including measures to promote and/or increase wheelchair accessible vehicles in the SPSV fleet, and the collection of statistics in relation to wheelchair accessible SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including measures to promote wheelchair accessible vehicles in the SPSV fleet, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Subsistence rates and related conditions and guidelines for road haulier driver-employees are set out by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, for the purposes of determining tax liabilities. Haulier drivers have the option of operating on the basis of the agreed rates outlined by the Revenue Commissioners, or the Civil Service rates. Alternatively, employers may reimburse...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance with the various contract arrangements that it has in place with PSO service providers.  I have therefore forwarded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 and 597 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport including both light rail and, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, heavy rail. Noting the responsibility of the NTA in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to it for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: In June  2019 I announced €40m in funding for ten new Greenways projects around the country. I very much look forward to seeing these projects develop over the next couple of years. Capital expenditure under subhead E7 Greenways in 2019 was €10.4m.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (17 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040 committed to conducting an independent review of a possible extension to the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) and provided that, should the outcome of the review be approved by Government, the project would be prioritised during the lifetime of the National Development Plan. In line with that commitment an external company, that referred to by the...