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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: Dublin Airport Authority has statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport. The airport's main runway 10/28 is 27 years old and is a key national infrastructural asset. Recent studies have determined that the runway requires essential pavement rehabilitation. In order to minimise disruption, the works will be undertaken at night and will take...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus 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 (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Within its annual budget the planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, such as the Ardee Bypass is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: North-South Implementation Bodies (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​As Minister for Transport, my role is to liaise with my counterpart on the implementation of the commitments agreed between the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government in the Fresh Start Agreement. My Department is represented on the Senior Officials Group overseeing the implementation of the infrastructure related commitments in the Agreement and this fruitful...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​There are six politically appointed staff in my Department. The information as requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table: ​Minister ​Staff Name ​Role ​Salary Range ​Minister Ross ​Aisling Dunne Special Advisor €79,401 - €91,624 ​ ​Charlotte Simpson ​Personal Assistant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The operation of the Garda GoSafe speed vans is entirely a matter for An Garda Síochána. I have no role in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Grant allocations for the core regional and local road programme were made in January this year. Additional allocations made after that were specifically for repairing damage caused to roads by storms and floods. An updated application, including an explanation for the increase of the projected cost of the scheme compared to the original application in 2013, was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to answer Questions 853 and 854 together. 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 (such as the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom scheme) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (19 Jul 2016)

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 (such as the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom scheme) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: The railway network is a vital part of our transport network​ and commuter rail has a particularly important role to play in facilitating the efficient movement of people on a daily basis for commuting purposes. Of the 39.6m passenger journeys made on the heavy rail network in 2015, more than 29m of these journeys were by commuter rail (12.04m) or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (19 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I propose to take Questions Nos. 858, 860 and 864 together. Tourism continues to contribute significantly to Ireland's economic recovery. 2015 was a record year for Irish tourism when we recorded more than 8.6 million overseas visits contributing an estimated €4.2 billion (excluding carrier receipts) to the Irish economy.  CSO figures for the first five...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Decisions on potential opportunities for business tourism are a matter for Fáilte Ireland. These decisions are not subject to my approval. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Parliamentary Question to the agency for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department's mission statement is to "ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development". In pursuing this mission we are committed to the development of an integrated transport policy that delivers the best possible outcomes by reference to the criteria mentioned by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 Jul 2016)

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 operation of individual roads is a matter for the Transport Infrastructure Ireland  under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities. Noting the above I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The Deputy is aware that the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 - 2035 was published by the NTA in April 2016. The Transport Strategy is a statutory document and provides an evidence based approach toward transport planning and service delivery across all of the Greater Dublin Area, including County Kildare over the period to 2035. The Strategy outlines a range...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​Local authorities  are responsible for mapping and collating available collision data on regional and local roads. Where analysis shows that engineering measures may assist in reducing the collision risk at a particular location, then any local authority, which is not fully self-funding in terms of roads (under the new Local Property Tax regime), may apply to my Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​I understand that the information on the number of Department staff who entered the civil service is being replied to by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested in relation to public service staff in those bodies. If you do not receive a reply from the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Licence Applications (14 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank both Senators for raising this very important topic. I thank Senator Burke for his kind words. I seem to be spending more time in this House during my period as Minister than I did when I was a Member. I hope to come back to the Chamber as frequently as necessary.