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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. ​As the Deputy is aware, the Mid-term Review of the Capital Plan is now underway and a number of local authorities (including Monaghan County Council) have made submissions to my Department outlining the case for funding for roads.  My Department is making a strong case for additional funding, including the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The funding allocation for land transport during the life of the current Capital Plan is just over €10 billion.  Of this €3.6 billion is allocated to public transport. Decisions on the transport elements of the Capital Plan in the period to 2022 were framed by the conclusions reached in my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport (SFILT). The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244, 245 and 253 together. ​The 7 year transport element of the Capital Plan published in September 2015 sets out transport investment priorities to 2022. Decisions on the transport elements of the Capital Plan in the period to 2022 were framed by the conclusions reached in my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport (SFILT)....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​A mid-term review of the Capital Plan is currently underway by Government to look at where capital investment priorities lie over the remaining 4 years of the current plan. I am engaged in making our case to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for increased funding for a variety of important capital investments. These will, where agreed, address...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Ireland is bidding to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and has completed two of the three phases of the bid.  The Applicant Phase was completed on 25 August 2016 with the submission of a Bid Questionnaire and Ireland subsequently qualified to progress to the more intensive Candidate Phase in October 2016.  The formal bid to host the Rugby World Cup, in the form of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (28 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I am satisfied that my Department maintains adequate focus on the regional airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford, commensurate with the scale of operations at these airports. This is reflected in the National Aviation Policy which acknowledges the role played by these smaller airports as being important in promoting a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this very important subject. I am well aware of it thanks to him and others who are, obviously, adversely affected by this and I understand its importance to him and others, particularly in rural areas. I regret the fact that it was withdrawn. We would very much like to see it restored as soon as possible when financial constraints allow it. First, the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Senator. I am conscious of what he and others have said, but I am also conscious that it is included in the programme for Government, not as an absolute commitment but as an aspiration. There is a commitment to consider it as a priority. The last sentence is fairly definite. It reads: "We will expand the scheme to include the taking in charge of non-council roads with a view...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my previous answer to him on this matter on 28 February 2017 - Reference No. 9641/17, Parliamentary Question No. 752. As I explained, following a Government decision in 2012 the National Transport Authority (NTA) was assigned responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme, taking over that responsibility from Pobal. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities, have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, such as the N72 in this case, subject to the consent of Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Issues relating to facilities and the amount of rail freight handled at Rosslare Europort are operational matters for the port and I have therefore forwarded the question to Iarnód Éireann for direct reply. In relation to Brexit, my Department held a Workshop in April on the impact of Brexit on maritime transport, regulation and on the sectors on which this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I have no direct role in this matter. These are decisions for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas and Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, and are not subject to my approval. I have referred the Deputy's Questions to both agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: While the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for local roads within their administrative area. To assist local authorities in the application of Special Speed Limits, my Department's updated Guidelines for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The staffing complement of my Department as at the end of 2016 was 459 whole time equivalents.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: All​-terrain vehicle (ATV) bikes, quad bikes, and scrambler bikes are mechanically propelled vehicles, and as such, irrespective of engine capacity, under Road Traffic legislation the user of an ATV bike, quad bike, or scrambler in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence, and must also wear a helmet, with severe penalties (including fixed charge notices,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traveller Community (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department does not provide support and services aimed solely at members of the Travelling Community. The services provided by my Department are generally open to all, including members of the Travelling Community. For example one of the main objectives of the sports capital programme, operated by my Department is the prioritisation of disadvantaged groups and areas. All...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Claims for damages in motor collisions are claims in tort, specifically negligence. If the third party can show that the injury/damage suffered is due to the negligence of the policyholder/driver he will succeed in his claim, and cover under the third party section of the motor policy will be triggered. My understanding from contacts my Department has had with Insurance Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table. ​County Clare​ ​Cork ​Donegal ​Dublin ​Galway ​Kerry ​Total ​Number ​36 2 1 62 ​6 4 ​111

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table. ​County Clare​ ​Dublin ​Kerry ​Retired/resigned ​2 4 0 ​Retired/resigned ​3 14 1

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 510 and 511 together. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of full time and temporary Clerical Officer appointments made in the period from 1 January 2015 to 31st May 2017 is as outlined in the table. Table 1 ​- ​Clare ​Cork ​Dublin ​Galway ​Kerry ​Total ​Clerical...