Results 9,921-9,940 of 19,173 for speaker:Shane Ross

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that the junction the Deputy is referring to at Mallow General Hospital is located on the N20, rather than the N21 national road.  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 (including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene in individual cases.  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 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The statutory objective of the NTA'sTransport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035is to provide a long-term strategic planning framework for the integrated development of transport infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1185 and 1186 together. Section 1.3 of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) deals with the application of the Manual. Essentially, it must be used in urban areas when constructing new roads or retrofitting existing roads unless written consent is given by the appropriate sanctioning body allowing a departure from it. In this case,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Accidents (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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: Road Projects Status (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads within its area  is the statutory responsibility of each 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. Details of grant payments to end 2016 in respect of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The recently announced new routes to the US from Cork Airport are at a very early stage and need some time to bed down before there will be clarity on passenger demand for these routes and their performance.  In line with normal practice, any business case would entail an assessment of the likely benefits of preclearance at Cork Airport in comparison to the costs of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The driver licence rules for those over 70 are set in regulations for which I have responsibility. There are specific measures which come into effect in relation to driver licensing from the age of 70.  These are, first, that driving licences are issued for three years rather than the usual ten, and, second, that specific medical and eye tests are required as part of the renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí Iompair (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​Cuireadh an moladh bunaidh le haghaidh nasc iarnróid éadrom go Sord trí Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath san áireamh faoin gclár infheistíochta iompair Transport 21agus tugadh Metro Northair.  Dá bhrí sin, nuair a rinneadh an cinneadh i mí Mheán Fómhair 2015 chun dul ar aghaidh le leagan optamaithe an tionscadail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​All National Governing Bodies of Sport, including the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association, are independent, autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own internal structure.  Neither I nor my Department have any role in relation to these matters and it would therefore be inappropriate for me to intervene.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1198 and 1201 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred both questions to the NTA for direct reply to the Deputies. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (21 Mar 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 (including the N72 Fermoy to Mallow route) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​I understand from my Department officials that I have not received a meeting request from this person. Should the person wish to send a meeting request to my Departmental office for my attention, I can assure the Deputy that it will be given due consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: The number of uninsured drivers would appear to be rising, based on estimates submitted by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI), but the number of vehicles on our roads has also risen as the economy improves and the size of the fleet increases. The establishment of an Insured and Uninsured database by Insurance Ireland and MIBI, as provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2016 which was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (21 Mar 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 (including the N2) is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​In accordance with the One Person One Salary direction issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in late 2011, payment of Board Fees to public sector employees with a contractual obligation in place, with certain exceptions, can be paid but should be stopped at the earliest legally acceptable opportunity (normally on expiry of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: While 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 under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Two similar questions (PQ 6699 & PQ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród 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: Cycling Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: In 2014 my Department engaged Cycling Ireland to develop a new national cycle training standard which would ensure a standardised level of cycle training around the country. The new standard, Cycle Right, launched in January 2017 will be rolled out this year to as many primary schools as funding allows. I am confident that this new cycle training, which is more in line with international...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Shane Ross: Exchequer spending to end 2014 on the DART Underground Tunnel (previously known as the DART interconnector) project amounted to €44.4 million, most of which related to design, planning and railway order costs.  As the Deputy is aware, the Government decided in September 2015 that the original proposal for the tunnel should be redesigned.  The work and costs incurred to date...