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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ^ Estimates for Public Services 2019 ^
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: No, it has no requirements, that I know of, for this year.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ^ Estimates for Public Services 2019 ^
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Hockey Ireland will certainly be considered for next year, as will everybody else.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ^ Estimates for Public Services 2019 ^
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The organisation has got exactly what it required for this year.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ^ Estimates for Public Services 2019 ^
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: There is €1 million for Fáilte Ireland and €6 million for Tourism Ireland. The Border counties will be the main target for that €1 million. We have a provisional €40 million in case there is a no-deal Brexit, which we hope will not occur. This funding will be used for marketing to target the UK, Germany, France and the USA.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ^ Estimates for Public Services 2019 ^
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank the members of the committee for their attendance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The extent to which any new or additional regulations will apply to Irish exporters and the freight industry depends on the outcome of Brexit. All Government Departments and agencies, including my Department, are continuing their contingency planning for Brexit and this includes preparing for a no-deal UK exit from the EU, as well as an orderly withdrawal of the UK. In the area of road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Rates (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. The rates applicable to the half-yearly and quarterly options are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. These relativities have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss of income that would arise from changing these arrangements would have a negative impact on the total collected via...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the operator for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days. In relation to final part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is the EU's funding instrument for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Funding under CEF is delivered in the form of grants awarded following competitive calls for proposals. For successful projects, co-funding rates can vary depending on individual calls, the type of project and the strength of applications. All applications will be assessed and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Department has published details of expenditure on external services (including consultant reports) for the period 2011-2018 which is available on our website (www.dttas.gov.ie). Details of expenditure on external services by the Department for the period January-September 2019 will be published on our website in the coming weeks. Details of all expenditure on external services for 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 506 to 508, inclusive, together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each local authority under the Roads Act 1993, as amended, with works funded by Local Authorities’ own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation, maintenance and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (3 Dec 2019)

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 securing the provision of public transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. 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: Rail Services (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. Operational issues, such as those described by the Deputy, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Deputy will be aware that there are a number of steps being taken to increase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure. This includes, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the procurement and requirements of additional rail fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a...