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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of political staff employed in my Department in each of the years 2015 to 2016 and to date in 2017 is as outlined in the following table. Please note that my Department had both a Minister and Minister of State for each of the years in question. The Deputy should also note that with effect from the 31st March 2016, on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Investment Plan (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, while I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as a link road between Castlelough on the N71 and Lissivigeen on the N22) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Passengers Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1504 to 1506, inclusive, together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport 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: Road Projects Status (11 Sep 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This also applies to the maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Light Rail Projects (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the Luas Cross City Project. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Immigration Policy (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the Minister for Justice and Equality is responsible for immigration and border controls at our ports and airports. Such controls are a necessary and accepted feature of modern-day travel and I am not aware that the operation of these controls in Ireland is having a negative impact on Ireland's reputation as a tourism destination. It is my understanding that the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Funding (11 Sep 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 national 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: Traffic Calming Measures (11 Sep 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 national road projects (including traffic calming) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including fare payment methods, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of men and women respectively employed in my Department is as outlined in the table as at 31 August 2017. As indicated the breakdown of the total headcount of 513 is 52% male and 48% female. Men Women 268 245

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of men and women respectively that currently hold specific posts in my Department is as outlined in the table as at 31 August 2017. Grade Male Female Secretary General 1 0 Assistant Secretary 3 2 Principal Officer 12 10 Assistant Principal 20 29

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the 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: Road Projects Status (11 Sep 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 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 Sep 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 national 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: Driver Test (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Brexit Issues (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: In the context of both the Irish road haulage sector and our wider economy, it is vital to minimise the impact of Brexit by maintaining close trade between the UK and Ireland, minimising regulatory burden for goods transiting the UK and pursuing trade and investment opportunities arising from Brexit. My Department’s officials maintain a close, ongoing working relationship with their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The cost of the Moran Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the receipt, distribution and sale of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and ancillary matters is €312,765. I consider that this expenditure represents extremely good value for the taxpayer. A number of important lessons have been learnt from the work of the Moran Inquiry, in particular the unacceptable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Banking (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will note the Department makes a large amount of important and necessary banking payments to individuals and organisations in all corners of the island of Ireland. These include the tourism bodies and other public bodies in sports and transport, sports capital grants, and major Public Transport projects as well as safety and regulatory programmes for the Irish Coastguard, Aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí Iompair (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Is ábhar don Údarás Iompair Náisiúnta (UIN) an cheist a ardaíodh agus chuir mé ceist an Teachta ar aghaidh chuig an UIN le haghaidh freagra díreach. Tabhair comhairle do mo oifig phriobháideach mura bhfaighidh tú freagra laistigh de dheich lá oibre.