Results 8,541-8,560 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes.  Sport Ireland channels funding for sport through the relevant recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport.  Sport Ireland has no...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 676 and 679 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards and licensing requirements, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your Questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Jul 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 service areas, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences Data (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Further to parliamentary question number 1874 of 20 June 2017, following is a list of prosecutions in relation to logbook offences for the years 2016 and 2017: Year Court location Offences Fines 2017 Skibbereen District Court Failure to record details in the vessels logbook €850

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority's (NTA) Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades. The strategy includes a number of proposals to further develop the light rail network in the GDA including the Luas. These include Luas Cross...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the region over the next two decades. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (such as the Western Distributor Road) is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority (in this case Sligo County Council), 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that the road in question is a national road. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply.  Please...

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

Shane Ross: For 2017 my Department has an allocation of over €1.1 bn capital and €680m current.  There is no unallocated spend and I anticipate that the total allocation will be spent this year. In relation to 2018, my Department has input into the Spending Review and the mid-term review of the Capital Plan that is currently underway by Government.  This input will form part...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Living Wage Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Policy making in relation to the terms and conditions, including the determination of pay rates, for all public servants including staff in the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department is a matter in the first instance of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The living wage is voluntary and is currently not a statutory entitlement.  Should the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The operation of the National Driver Licensing 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: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is available to end 2016 on my Department's website at the following link External Expenditure.  Details are updated on a 6-monthly basis and the data for the first 6 months of 2017 is currently being collated and will be published when completed.

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

Shane Ross: ​In 2017, €37m. is being invested in sustainable transport measures which includes cycling infrastructure.   Of this figure €19 m. is being allocated under the Sustainable Transport Management grant scheme, administered by the National Transport Authority (NTA), for investment in the Greater Dublin Area. I am forwarding your request to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The Government strongly supports Irish tourism, recognising it as a key sector in Ireland's economic recovery. The combined efforts of Government, the tourism agencies and the industry are proving very successful and it is very satisfying to see the growth in tourist numbers, revenue and jobs that have come about over the last few years as a result. Whilst I was disappointed to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 691 and 692 together as they both relate to Colbert train station in Limerick. The National Transport Authority (NTA) administers the Regional Cities Programme for investment in public transport infrastructure in the regional cities, including Limerick.   Noting the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (11 Jul 2017)

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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of light rail infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

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

Shane Ross: ​The Driver Theory Test service, which operates under contract to the Road Safety Authority, provides a number of options to assist applicants with particular difficulties. Among other options, applicants may have additional time for the test, may have an audio reading of the test, or have an official of the testing service provided to read the questions and input their answers on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (11 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The investment implications arising from a successful bid for the Rugby World Cup 2023 are part of my Department's considerations in relation to the mid-term review of the Government's Capital Plan.  I, along with Ministerial colleagues, am engaged in making our cases to the Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform for increased funding for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (11 Jul 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. The Capital Plan...