Results 8,561-8,580 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

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

Shane Ross: ​I understand the road being referred to by the Deputy is the Portlaoise Southern Circular route.  The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in Laois is the statutory responsibility of Laois 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...

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

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport.  Issues relating to the provision of car parking spaces at train stations on the heavy rail network are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233, 234 and 250 together. It is important to note at the outset that motor vehicles are not manufactured in Ireland.  At the EU level, there is a concerted effort to prepare for the introduction of fully automated motor vehicles.  My Department is well aware of all the measures which the EU Commission, in conjunction with the automotive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As outlined in my reply to question number 261 to the Deputy of 29 June, my Department seeks the views of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to foreign policy issues and the Department of Justice in relation to security issues. If the munitions involved are also classified as 'dangerous goods' the views of the Irish Aviation Authority are sought in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) given the Authority's statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin 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 response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 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. This includes the allocation of funding across its various programmes, including the Women in Sport programme. As sports participation is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: ​On 16 December 2016, I held a meeting with representatives of approximately 50 National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) in relation to the issue of Women in Sport Leadership, particularly the representation of women on their boards.  There was a general consensus at this meeting that sports bodies should aim for increased gender balance on their boards, but that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 to 241, inclusive, and Nos. 246 to 249, inclusive, together. 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 national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 to 245, inclusive, together. The planning and implementation of the A5 project, including management of the project budget and expenditure, is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - sets out the Government's commitment to contribute €75...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations etc in the State. As the Deputy is aware, accessibility features are built into all new public transport infrastructure projects and vehicles from the design stage and new systems are fully accessible. In addition, 100% of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (6 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including issues pertaining to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore 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...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: -----and maintaining North-South cohesion and co-operation. That is all I have there. I thank Deputy Munster for that.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I move amendment No. 6a:In page 4, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: "Report of Minister 7. If the bid to host the tournament is successful, the Minister shall, during each period of 6 months thereafter until the conclusion of the tournament, report on preparation for and the staging of the tournament to the committee appointed by either House of the Oireachtas or jointly by...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I give Deputy O'Keeffe that assurance. I have never let him down yet.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: I accept what the Deputy said.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Okay. In response to Deputy Ó Snodaigh's question about the commercial rights, we can decide to keep them outside the company to get the best return. The option to keep it outside the company is available if we think there could be a better return. However, I am not making any judgments on that. I suppose that answers Deputy Ryan's question as well. I am not making any judgments on...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: No, they are not. I forgot to answer that. I am sorry. Deputy Ó Snodaigh also asked whether I would report to the House on that. I am going to make to a change to the Bill slightly later in Committee Stage to make sure that I or my successor reports regularly to the House. I certainly think that would be part of that report.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: When do we resume this debate?

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: On a point of order, I would be happy to keep it going because there is only one more amendment.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: In response to Deputy Munster, we very carefully drafted our undertakings to reflect the services we are confident we can deliver. I am reluctant to accept these amendments because of the dilutive effect they would have by inserting "whilst taking the needs of the State into consideration" into the Bill. Deputy Troy asked about the broad areas of public sector involvement. That is what the...