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Topical Issue Debate: Parking Regulations (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for his response. I know that he is disappointed. I am disappointed myself that I cannot do this at this stage. The overriding criterion is mobility. Until we change that criterion, to grant it to other cases, however deserving - I do not dispute for one moment how deserving they are - would be changing the criteria back to when they were changed to their current form...

Topical Issue Debate: Parking Regulations (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I thank the Deputy for his kind remarks. I congratulate him on bringing forward this subject. I am sympathetic. I am not going to grant his wish today, but I think he has made a good case for what he has put forward. The matter is probably somewhat more complicated than the Deputy has said but I take it that the issue is brought up a sincere fashion and the case the Deputy has made is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 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 Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy regarding the number of staff employed in my Department is outlined in the table below as at 31st May 2017. County  Staff Numbers Dublin 347 Clare  66 Donegal 17 Galway 13 ​Limerick ​1 Cork 9 Kerry 44 In relation to the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnectsinitiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride sites...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Ireland does not have a nationwide system of rules for when heavy good vehicles (HGVs) may use roads.  Some EU Member States do apply certain nationwide restrictions on times of use of HGVs, such as barring HGVs at certain hours at weekends. Under the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), as amended, local authorities may restrict access...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 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 2320 applications are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Sports Funding (20 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City Project. The NTA consult on a regular basis, with various stakeholders at the Luas Traffic Forum, regarding the impacts of works on traffic issues associated with the project,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1810 to 1812, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, while significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) it has not been possible for my Department, other Government Departments' and Local Authorities to deliver on many of the objectives due to the significant scaling back in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 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 number of months to complete the assessment process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnects initiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride sites at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (20 Jun 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: Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1816, 1837 and 1838 together. Ireland has successfully reached agreement on driving licence exchange with a number of Canadian provinces to date and work is progressing on an agreement with British Columbia which I expect to have in place shortly. Driving licence exchange agreements take time to arrive at, and require the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: A list of all applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme is available on the Department’s website www.dttas.ie.  The information is displayed on a county basis. All of the 2320 applications are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I have not met with any of the tourism groups mentioned by the Deputy.  However, my colleague Patrick O'Donovan TD, in his capacity as Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, met with Visit Cork, which is the principal stakeholder collaborative group for the development and promotion of tourism in Cork, covering the entire county and city.  Visit Cork was established by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​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 operation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and procuring the provision of public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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.