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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry Regulations (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No 1.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Arrangements (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, from responses to previous Parliamentary Questions on this matter, on 19 August 2016, Minister Patrick O'Donovan and I decided to establish a non-statutory inquiry to be chaired by Mr. Justice Carroll Moran to inquire into the circumstances and facts concerning ticketing at the Rio Olympic Games. The inquiry commenced its work on 19...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The Transport Acts provide CIÉ with the statutory power to acquire and dispose of property. The CIÉ decision raised by the Deputy is a matter for CIÉ and not a matter in which the Minister has a role. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: There are no plans at present for a change in policy in relation to the granting of munitions permits under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973. There is a well-established procedure for considering applications from airlines for permits to land aircraft in Ireland or overfly Ireland with munitions of war on board. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As part of the mid term review of the capital plan, which was announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, my Department is examining all areas of capital expenditure in the context of challenges such as Brexit. The Department will make a submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Projects (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​As I outlined to the Deputy in my reply on the same issue to PQ 211 of 26 January 2017, 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the daa has statutory responsibility to manage, operate and develop Dublin Airport, including the North Runway project. I have personally met with a number of the homeowners involved and I have ensured that these concerns were brought to the attention of daa. I have since been advised by daa that there has been extensive engagement with local residents groups, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Irish ports collectively handled 50.7 million tonnes of goods in 2015, according to the latest figures available from the Central Statistics Office.  The ports differ greatly in size, capability and future potential. Both Cork and Shannon Foynes are deep water ports.  The three Ports of National Significance, as outlined in National Ports Policy 2013, Dublin, Cork and Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​My Department is an active member on the Cost of Insurance Working Group, chaired by Minister of State Eoghan Murphy.  This group examined the factors contributing to the increasing cost of insurance, and worked to identify measures which can be introduced to help reduce the cost of insurance for consumers and businesses. The report of the Cost of Insurance Working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: While significant progress has been made under a number of objectives contained in the National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) my Department has not yet undertaken a formal review of the policy framework or its implementation. However, the NCPF has been integrated into the Development Plans of the majority of local authorities so ensuring that the objectives and policies to support and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 Mar 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 €277million will be available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (22 Mar 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: Tourism Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​REV 2017 provides a total of approximately €122m for the Tourism Services Programme which is 6.7% of the overall Department's budget. Apart from the pay and administration overhead, this funding is all channelled through the tourism agencies - Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland - as set out below:- Fáilte Ireland€57.9m- Tourism Ireland €14.6m -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) which includes Wicklow. The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 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 road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 to 273, inclusive, together. ​The following table, compiled by the Road Safety Authority, sets out the number of fatal and serious injury collisions over the period 2004 - 2013 involving an agricultural vehicle or tractor.  This information relates to collisions that occurred on a public road, based on reports provided to the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I refer the Deputy to my reply of the 8th February 2017 to Dáil Question number 273 regarding investment in rail services. The position remains as outlined in that reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the ongoing efforts of the tourism agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278, 283 and 284 together. ​ The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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: Tourism Promotion (22 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Boards and Managements of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked the Agencies to reply to the Deputy directly in this regard.  Please contact my...