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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The board is not short of a quorum.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: It is not short of a quorum.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Yes, it is not short of a quorum.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Okay, I will deal with the aviation programme first. The aviation programme for this year has an allocation of €26 million. The key priority for investment in the programme over the short to medium term is to support the four regional airports, namely Donegal, Knock, Kerry and Waterford. The 2016 allocation to the regional airports programme represents an increase of 5%. As members...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I would like to mention the death of a member of the country's emergency services on Monday, 12 September. Caitríona Lucas, along with her husband Bernard, was a part of that extraordinary group of men and women who volunteer to dedicate their skills, time and passion so that others may be safe along Ireland's coastline. I would like to extend sincere condolences to the family and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I shall start with Deputy Fitzpatrick. Congratulations to Dundalk Football Club. What it has achieved is fantastic. The League of Ireland has not got the recognition it deserves and we are all very proud of the players. I did not ignore the Deputy's invitation. I am sorry that I did not go to Dundalk in the summer but I will do so. Let me address the Brexit query and I will then deal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I can assure the Deputy that no county will be excluded from the initiative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The Deputy has heard what I said. Let me move on to the next question. The Deputy asked about the capacity issues of a second runway. The whole point of having a second runway is because the airport will need one to cope with an expected increase in the number of passengers over and above that which has already occurred. There is no doubt that a second runway is essential. In fact, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I will try to get to that as well. A question was asked about the Olympic Council of Ireland inquiry. I do not think it is toothless and I will explain why. We took a long time to consider whether to make it statutory or non-statutory, and it could have been either. The reasons we went with the non-statutory option related to cost and time. These factors were obviously going to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: That is a good point, but it still does give employment and it is the overall employment benefits that we are thinking about. They are so important. Deputy O'Keeffe and Senator Ó Céidigh addressed the question of the results of the Olympics. We heard how there were only two silver medals, but there were some pretty good performances as well. Elsewhere, team Ireland had 14...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: I understand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabled Drivers Permits (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland with a permanent disability, medical condition, severe mobility difficulties and to people who are registered blind.  The permit is available to people as drivers or passengers. The primary legislation for the purposes of the EU parking permit defines a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. road accident statistics, is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Horse Sport Ireland (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and operation of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. This includes responsibility for the operation of facilities such as the National Horse Sport Arena. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Relief Schemes Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​A total of €94m has been allocated to local authorities in respect of regional and local roads by my Department under Tranche 1 and 2 of the severe weather funding in 2016. Local authorities have been advised that all works should be completed and allocations drawn down by the year end. Local Authority Severe Weather Allocation 2016 € Carlow County Council 914,250...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (16 Sep 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Legislation governing the parking of vehicles on public roads is covered by the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, as amended. If a vehicle is parked contrary to these Regulations, such as parked on a footpath, in a cycle track, or outside set parking times or areas, this is an offence. Enforcement of road traffic legislation is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Sep 2016)

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.