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

Shane Ross: At present only the carriage of folded up bikes in carry cases is permitted while travelling on the Luas. However, to encourage a multi modal approach to commuter journeys bicycle parking facilities are in place at most stops with approximately 700 bicycle parking spaces along the Luas lines. This number will no doubt increase with the extension to the Luas...

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

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company 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 (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The Irish Government's funding commitment in relation to the A5 is as set out in the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start.

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

Shane Ross: ​Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper is being...

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

Shane Ross: ​Kerry County Council was awarded €345,000 by my Department under the Government Stimulus package 2014 to commence the Rock Street to Casement Station section of the Tralee to Fenit greenway, and this was paid. The Programme for Partnership Government commits to making additional funding available for greenways into the future, and I am pursuing this in the...

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

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy may be aware, 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 cases to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for increased funding for a variety of important capital investments. I understand that all...

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

Shane Ross: ​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: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The opening of negotiations with the UK regarding their exit from the EU commenced on the 19th of June. The Government has been clear that its approach is aimed at minimising the impact of Brexit on our trade and economy and an orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU. The Government recognises that there is a desire to have clarity and certainty on every detail of the future EU-UK...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport infrastructure in the State in relation to bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2,320 applications received are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a further number of weeks to complete this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Presently, the Department provides a small number of annual grants (22 in all) to certain designated land and maritime entities that are known as 'declared resources' which can immediately be tasked by an appropriate state agency in a search and rescue incident. Where maritime declared resources are concerned, the Department provides an annual grant of €5,000 to 12 community boat...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to develop tourism offerings, it does not have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is presumably aware that staffing at train stations is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any statutory function.I understand that the Company is keeping staffing under review as there have been changes in customers' purchasing preferences. Overall, only 17% of revenue is now via the traditional booking office, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Investigations (22 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The cost of investigations undertaken in human resources and industrial relations matters in my Department was €22,386 in 2015 and nil costs in 2016. In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 together. In 2013 the Irish Aviation Authority was designated the Appropriate Authority for the purpose of European aviation security regulations EU 300/2008, as provided for under Statutory Instrument 551 of 2012, the European Communities (Civil Aviation Security) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. This involves responsibility on the IAA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2,320 applications received are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a further number of weeks to complete this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  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: Sports Capital Programme Administration (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: All of the 2,320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a further number of weeks to complete this process. I expect that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​This is an administrative matter for the National Driver Licensing Service, for which the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility.  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 Contracts Data (21 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Departments website at the following link External Expenditure. This information is updated twice yearly, the first 6 months of 2017 will be available on the website early in the coming weeks. With regard the agencies under my Department's remit, I will forward your question to the agencies for their direct reply to you. If you do...