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

Shane Ross: The disbursement of funds in support of the bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  In this regard, I am advised that Fáilte Ireland has paid €767,500 in grant-aid to support the RWC2023 bid since 2015, from a total grant approval of €1,220,000. The proposed guarantees sought as part of the...

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

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing 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: Rural Transport Services Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I am fully aware of the important role played by public transport in ensuring connectivity for rural communities.  This Government has supported that role through the 11% cumulative increase I secured in Budget 2017 for both the Public Service Obligation (PSO) programme and the Rural Transport Programme.  That increase means that in 2017 approximately €277million be...

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

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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 Negotiations (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​On 2nd May, the Government published a comprehensive document on Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This document sets out the approach of the Government to the forthcoming negotiations, following the successful campaign to have key Irish issues recognised in the EU negotiation position....

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

Shane Ross: I have had a number of meetings with my EU counterparts, UK counterparts and the European Commissioner on Brexit, most recently at the Transport Council in Luxembourg last week. These meetings were extremely useful in promoting an understanding of  transport and tourism  Brexit implications for Ireland and are summarised in tabular form below. Date Name of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing 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: National Transport Authority (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: Public Sector Pensions Data (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is seeking specific pensions information for employees in the public bodies under the aegis of my Department, I have asked those public bodies to provide the Deputy with the information requested.  If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please advise my private office. 

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

Shane Ross: All of the 2320 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: Driver Test Waiting Lists (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing 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: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and all agencies under the Department's remit are subject to specific legal obligations set out in the Disability Act 2005.  Part 5 of the Act sets out a requirement for public service bodies to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities.The National Disability Authority (NDA) reports on compliance with this 3% target and...

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

Shane Ross: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. The programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country.  ​Under the terms of the SCP, grants are allocated to sporting organisations...

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

Shane Ross: ​Clean and energy efficient vehicles have an important role to play in achieving Ireland's policy objectives of reducing energy consumption and lessening CO2 and pollutant emissions. As the Deputy is already aware, my Department and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, jointly have convened an interdepartmental Low Emission...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1839 and 1840 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 operation of individual roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local...

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

Shane Ross: ​As part of its work on a mid-term Review of the Capital Plan, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has set up a High Level Group  to provide the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform with an evidence-based analysis and recommendations on the future role of using PPPs (and concessions) as a procurement option in the delivery of capital infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (20 Jun 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 the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Judge Moran's Report was presented to officials in my Department on Monday, 12 June 2017.  On 8 June 2017, and prior to receipt of the Report, one of the parties who is referenced in the Report raised certain legal matters, by way of letters to (i) me as Minister, (ii) Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan, and (iii) the Attorney General, relating to...

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

Shane Ross: While I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme, the construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Ministerial Council (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper is being prepared for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council later in the year.