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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (5 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: ​My Department does not have a dedicated National Archives Unit. Responsibility for the oversight of the Department's duties under the National Archive Act 1986 and related National Archive Regulations is managed as part of the overall wider responsibilities of the Department's Policy and Governance Coordination Division.  Under Departmental...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (5 Jul 2016)

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 national road projects(and the provision of ducting on them) is a matter for  Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (5 Jul 2016)

Shane Ross: All meeting requests which my office receive are given due consideration while bearing in mind all the demands of my Ministerial role.

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Capital Programme (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I am sure the Deputy is aware that there is a commitment in the programme for a partnership Government on this. I am sure the Deputy is also aware that the draw-down could well be in 2017. That would be absolutely normal. I do not want this to be misinterpreted and I believe there is mischief afoot here. I made absolutely clear what this was. The Deputy is quoting from one part of what I...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Capital Programme (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I am a little puzzled as I do not know how much of yesterday's discussion at the select committee the Deputy followed because he is being strangely selective in his remarks. I will repeat what I said yesterday at the meeting, namely, that no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the sports capital programme but I will discuss the matter with the Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. Westmeath County Council was awarded €4m under the Stimulus package 2014 for the construction of the Mullingar to Athlone Greenway.  A further €3.26m was allocated to this project during 2015 from a combination of Government's further investment in infrastructure and a redistribution of Smarter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Jun 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) remains in place. This Scheme provides funding for private roads and laneways, the maintenance and improvement of which is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. While the LIS does not have a ring-fenced allocation in 2016, local authorities may use a proportion of State grant funding (15% of the Discretionary Grant) for LIS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing or providing public transport infrastructure including bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, bus stands and bus fleets. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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 Infrastructure Provision (30 Jun 2016)

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), including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016-2035 was approved by my predecessor, Minister Donohoe, in February 2016. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 Jun 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: UK Referendum on EU Membership (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: My Department has been involved in contingency planning as part of the wider Government contingency planning in the lead up to the UK referendum. The Government has adopted an initial Contingency Framework which maps the key issues that will be most important to Ireland in the coming weeks and months. On Friday last, the Government published a summary of the key actions that will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (30 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: ​The emissions issue referred to by the Deputy includes consumer rights issues, primarily, and environmental protection issues rather than road safety. My colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has primary responsibility for consumer affairs, while my colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has primary responsibility for...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank the Chairman and committee for the chance to present the Revised Estimate for 2016 for my Department. As the Chairman proposed, I will make some opening remarks to introduce each of the five programmes in the Department's Vote. I will also take the opportunity to make some general remarks which are relevant to all the programmes to avoid having to repeat myself throughout the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: They are off.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: Chairman, will I start with the aviation programme?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: The aviation programme has an allocation this year of €26 million, representing 2% of the Vote. The largest element of the programme is the regional airports programme at €12.6 million. Funding is also earmarked to cover costs associated with our membership of Eurocontrol, costs incurred by the Irish Aviation Authority for exempt services and subscriptions to international...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: I thank Deputy Troy for the question. The €10 million which he refers to the in programme for Government has not been allocated at this stage. That is misleading. Let me read out something that will make clear the situation about Waterford Airport. Waterford Airport receives substantial Exchequer support under the regional airports programme that is administered by my Department....

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: It is the allocation to the capital plan over the lifetime of the plan.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Shane Ross: No, it is not specifically for Waterford Airport.