Results 9,361-9,380 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The information requested by the Deputy is as follows: Organisation Officials Date Number of meetings Bus Éireann Chair & CEO Chair Chair Chair 12/09/2016 05/12/2016 12/01/2017 30/01/2017 1 3 Dublin Bus Chair & CEO Chair 30/08/2016 16/09/2016 1 1 Irish Rail Chair & CEO Chair 08/09/2016 16/12/2016 1 1 CIE Chair & CEO Chair...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, 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 (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with 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: Park and Ride Facilities (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As the Deputy is aware, 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. The NTA also oversees the capital funding available for investment in public transport measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (11 Apr 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 National Governing Body of Sport, in this case, Horse Sport Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 752 and 754 to 756, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the National Car Test.   In view of the RSA's statutory responsibility in this regard, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 753 and 757 together. Applus, the current operator of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) has not received any funding from my Department or the RSA in relation to the delivery of the NCTS since their contract for this service was commenced in 2010. The RSA itself is largely self-financing in that, since 2013, it receives just under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (11 Apr 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 national road projects (including the N24) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Apr 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, subject to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). To...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Data (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​It is not possible to give a breakdown of road fatalities by category or cause over the last five years.  The most recent period for which there is definitive information on contributory factors leading to fatal collisions are the Pre-Crash Studies conducted by the Road Safety Authority, using closed Garda investigation files, covering the period 2008 to 2012....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 761 and 762 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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heavy Goods Vehicle Levy (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The statistics collected in relation to road freight between Ireland and the UK are in practice presented in terms of freight tonnage and not in terms of vehicle count or vehicle movements.  However, it may be useful to note that figures from the Central Statistics Office show that that in 2015 (the latest year for which the figures are available) over 2 million tonnes were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (11 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The Office of Public Works is responsible for procurement of office and other accommodation required for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly the arrangements for maintaining vacant State owned properties, including security arrangements is matter for that Office. The Department of Transport Tourism & Sport has one vacant/unused property which is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Operations (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: ​An Garda Síochána's Fixed Charge Processing Office inform me that all Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) are printed and posted on the same date, and that the date of issue printed on the notice is actually the following day, so that individuals receiving an FCN have a full 28 days to pay the fixed charge at the amount stated, and then a further 28 days to pay at the amount...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland Limited was formed by the Government of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive, under the auspices of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), to be the overseas marketing arm of tourism for the island of Ireland. As such Tourism Ireland receives it's funding from both jurisdictions. I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland to confirm the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: Overall responsibility for publication of tourism statistics lies with the Central Statistics Office (CSO). According to the CSO, the overall number of overseas visits to Ireland increased by 3% year-on-year in the period December 2016 - February 2017. Within this, there was a decrease of 5.9% in the number of overseas visits from Great Britain. It is worth noting,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The Garda National Roads Policing Bureau (GNRPB) communicated with my Department in May 2015 in relation to SI 332 of 2012. This communication referenced advice received by the GNRPB from the Director of Public Prosecutions. The reason for this communication arose due to work by my Department and the GNRPB on the  introduction of fixed charge notices for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 311, to 313, inclusive, together. I am acutely aware of the crucial role that strategic planning plays in ensuring that future developments are planned in a manner that facilitates sustainable modes. My Department's input to date into the development of the new National Planning Framework has emphasised the need for more formal integration between land...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: I welcome the decision by both management and unions to accept the invitation of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to recommence discussions. As I have repeatedly stated, the appropriate forum for resolution of this dispute is the WRC, assisted if required by the Labour Court, and I hope that both parties can use this opportunity to agree upon an acceptable and fair deal. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (6 Apr 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the new Metro North project. Funding of over €700 million has been allocated under the Government's Capital Plan2016-2021 for planning, design and construction of new Metro North. Funding in the initial...