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

Shane Ross: The most recent CSO data showing a decline in the number of British visitors to Ireland this year are a concern. The depreciation in sterling since the Brexit vote means that competitiveness and value for money are more important than ever. Through the the tourism agencies, we are working both to protect our share of the British market and also to promote diversification into other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (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, including the Women in Sport programme.  Sport Ireland channels its funding through the relevant National Governing Bodies of Sport and...

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

Shane Ross: This is a matter for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), as the National Governing Body for Football.  National Governing Bodies (NGBs), including the FAI, are independent, autonomous bodies. I have no role in, or responsibility for, operational matters of NGBs. The Deputy may wish to contact the FAI directly. Contact details are: Tel: 01 8999 500, Email: .

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department has recently started to publish on its website a Monthly Report on Munitions of War Exemptions issued under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973, (S.I. No. 224 of1973). This can be be accessed by the Deputy via the following link (latest figures available are up to the end of May 2017).The...

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

Shane Ross: I answered a similar question from Deputy Jan O'Sullivan on 26 January 2017. Owners and Skippers of Irish Fishing Vessels of 25 Gross Tonnage and upwards are required under the Merchant Shipping Acts to maintain a log for the vessel and to enter into an agreement with their crew.  These two requirements are combined into a single document called a Fishing Vessel Logbook.  ...

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

Shane Ross: ​My Department's National and Vehicle Driver File (NVDF), which contains details of registered vehicles and licensed drivers in this country, is fully capable of accommodating and processing Eircodes. The Departments online systems, including which enables vehicles be taxed online, can also accommodate Eircodes. The cost of making the necessary NVDF software and other...

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

Shane Ross: I can confirm to the Deputy that Brittany Ferries currently operates a ferry service between Cork and Rosscoff. Ireland is well serviced in terms of ferry connectivity as the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State. There are currently six shipping lines providing passenger and roro services, with, depending on the time...

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

Shane Ross: I am fully aware of the important role the bus fulfils in ensuring public transport 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland 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 implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Data (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: Details of all allocations and payments under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme from 2011 to date in 2017 are published on the Department's website at the following link: .

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

Shane Ross: The initial estimate of the cost of repairs to national, regional and local roads arising from the severe weather in late 2015 and early 2016, based on returns from local authorities, was €88m. This was followed by Government agreement in January 2016 to allocate €106m to assist in the repair of storm and flood damage to transport infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Code of Conduct (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: ​All the agencies within my Departments remit have confirmed that they fully complied with their obligations under tax law for 2015. With regard 2016 all the commercial agencies under my Department's remit have fully comfirmed their compliance with their obligations under tax law with the exception of CIÉ. CIÉ requested an extension to their delivery of the...

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

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1884 and 1885 together. Decisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks are a matter for the relevant local authority which is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of its functional area. Section 25 of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 provides for both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Garda Commissioner to be consulted by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions 1886 and 1895 together. 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, such as the Wild Atlantic Way.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the...

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

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the administration of the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) Programme. This rolling programme of measures facilitates investment in various QBCs, cycling/walking, safety and traffic management projects throughout the seven local authority areas in the Greater Dublin Area, including Fingal County...

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: Park and Ride Facilities (20 Jun 2017)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of Park and Ride facilities in County Kildare. Noting the NTA's...

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...