Results 961-980 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

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

Shane Ross: I am happy to be able to inform the Deputy that section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, as amended, does indeed provide for 20km/h and 40km/h special speed limits, which may be applied by road authorities to roads in built-up areas instead of the default 50km/h limit. The link to the irishstatutebook.iewebsite to which the Deputy refers in her Question gives the original text of the 2004 Act...

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

Shane Ross: The National Pedestrian Safety Action Plan falls under the remit of the Road Safety Authority, and I have passed this query to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten working days.

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

Shane Ross: On 26 November, I received the Final Report of the independent audit conducted by KOSI Corporation on behalf of Sport Ireland in relation to the association mentioned by the Deputy. Sport Ireland has referred the Report to An Garda Síochána. I have written to the Garda Commissioner and the Director of Corporate Enforcement to advise them that my officials and I are available should...

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 Bus Éireann 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 response within ten working days.

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: Road Network (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 and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including measures to promote the availability of SPSVs by persons with disabilities, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (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 planning, design and construction 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: Departmental Funding (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: Funding of €6,937,165 was allocated by my Department to the Old Rail Trail from Mullingar to Athlone – this Greenway travels through Moate and has proven very beneficial to the town. This funding was drawn down in 2014 and 2015. Further investment in the Old Rail Trail and the Royal Canal Greenway has taken place and I am confident that when the Royal Canal Greenway is...

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

Shane Ross: Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 165/2014 and given effect in Irish law by S.I. No. 229/2017, provides for an exception from tachograph and drivers’ hours rules for vehicles used for the carriage of live animals from farms to local markets and vice versa or from markets to local slaughterhouses within a radius of up to 100 kilometres. It should be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: The Coast Guard withdrew the services of its in-shore rescue boats stationed at 23 locations around the coast on Friday 15th of November 2019. This action was taken following a reported malfunction of a number of lifejackets which are a key piece of personal protective equipment. An investigation is underway into the malfunctioning lifejackets which involves the Coast Guard, the supplier and...

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

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. This includes, in consultation with Iarnód Éireann, the procurement of additional rail fleet and the design requirements for same. I would clarify for the Deputy that no new DART fleet has...

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. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

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

Shane Ross: The information sought by the Deputy can be most quickly accessed on the Houses of the Oireachtas website at the following link, which lists all Bills enacted since 2013: I have additionally asked my officials to compile a table with the details of the Bills the Deputy has specifically referenced and this will be sent to the Deputy within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (3 Dec 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 and 532 together. Details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme since 2000 are published on my Department's website on a county basis at

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

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Council. Any...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I could not disagree with anything the Deputy had to say but obviously she does not expect me to interfere in a specific case of this sort and I would not do so. I am responsible for overall Government policy and if there are infringements on Government policy in what is happening. The residents have great concerns about that and they can convey them to me through Deputy Smyth. I am happy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Smyth for raising this very important question, which I know is of concern to her and residents in her constituency. I would point out to her that one or two aspects are not under my area but I will convey them to the right area. The Deputy spoke about a Garda presence in certain areas. I know the residents have concerns but that is not something over which I or any of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: It is appropriate that she should raise them and I can refer them to the appropriate quarters. I would like to explain that, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in respect of the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015, the planning, design and operation of individual roads is a matter for the relevant road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (28 Nov 2019)

Shane Ross: Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 on the implementation of the social partners’ agreement on the Work in Fishing Convention aims to enhance the working and living conditions for fishers working on vessels registered in an EU member State. The Directive implements an Agreement between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European...