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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1617 to 1623, inclusive, and 1625 together. The comprehensive document “Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union: The Government’s Approach” published on 2 May 2017 outlined in detail the structures put in place by the Government to ensure a strategic and whole-of Government response to Brexit...

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

Shane Ross: All relevant areas of the Department are actively engaged in Brexit related work and consultations with stakeholders. Overall responsibility for the preparation and coordination of the Department's response to Brexit has been assigned to the Head of Function of the Policy, Governance and EU Division. Brexit issues relating to Tourism are managed by the Head of Function of the...

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

Shane Ross: Brexit is a key strategic risk for my Department and there are ongoing consultations and meetings between my officials, other Government Departments and agencies, and other public and private key stakeholders in order to plan for and mitigate the risks associated with Brexit and to identify opportunities arising. My Department engages with a range of stakeholders across the various...

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

Shane Ross: I will meet the European Commissioner for Transport, Ms Violeta Bulc, during her planned visit Ireland this October at which I will again raise with her Ireland's concerns on the implications of Brexit. I previously met Commissioner Bulc in June of this year at the Transport Council in Luxembourg. Since May of this year, I have also met with my UK, Swedish and...

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

Shane Ross: Brexit is a key priority for my Department and a number of Brexit-related research studies have been carried out on behalf of transport and tourism agencies and organisations in relation to Brexit. My Department, in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), is commencing a study into the use of the UK Landbridge by Irish importers...

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

Shane Ross: This Department has a Capital Budget which is committed to number of programmes and projects including in the areas of  Public Transport, Roads and Sports Capital Programmes. The majority of the projects are on target with some ahead, for example quicker than anticipated completion of the Luas Cross City Project. We  expect all programmes to come in on...

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

Shane Ross: The issue of whether driving licence exchange with the USA would be possible has been examined and is, regrettably, not being pursued at this time given the complexities involved. Driver licensing law is grounded on the principle that people must meet certain defined standards. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets common standards for driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (11 Sep 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: Data Protection (11 Sep 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.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: Is the Deputy finished?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: Perhaps I could deal with Deputy Troy's issues, which I remember fairly clearly, first. While I remember it, I will address one issue that Deputy Troy mentioned in his first question. He referred to how sad a reflection it is that it took a trip to Brazil and the Olympics to unveil what happened and how things were run in this case. I suppose that is true in some ways. It is always...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: The Deputy will have to ask Mr. Mulvey that when he comes in, if he is interested. I think-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: I think he probably did take it on off his own bat-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: I was engaging with him. Let me make it quite clear. The Deputy said that I requested Mr. Mulvey to do it. I did not request Mr. Mulvey to do it. It is not a big issue but it is important in terms of the narrative being correct. He actually approached me and I think he did so of his own volition. I am not sure what the problems-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: That is how it actually developed. As I said in the report, I had looked for, and initially preferred, a retired judge. That was my preference when I met Mr. Hickey and when I spoke to Mr. Mulvey. We eventually agreed that we would be happy as long as we had a significant presence on that independent inquiry who would be there to ensure that nothing was done in any way to disguise the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: Of course it is factual to say so but it is easy to dismiss-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: Deputy Troy should not be inaccurate. I did not give any guarantee. That is the second inaccuracy. I said what the individuals in question said; they said they would come and give evidence. I did not give a guarantee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: I said that because they made that absolutely public themselves. The Deputy's memory is as good as mine. They said it. I did not give the guarantee mentioned. The Deputy should not mislead people by saying I did. I believed those concerned and, quite rightly, took their statement at face value. The judge, who also took it at face value, considered it worthwhile to continue this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: I am glad to hear that. That is good. On the question of whether Mr. Hickey should return to his former position, that is really a matter for other people. It is not up to me. I will not be speaking about that or having any influence on it. On the question on when I knew the contract between THG Sports and OCI had been extended, I only knew in the last week. I am obviously not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Shane Ross: Grant Thornton, yes.