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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Diesel Rebate Scheme was introduced in 2013 and is a matter for the Minister for Finance.  The Minister for Finance in his Budget 2020 presentation to the Dáil on 8 October announced that he will in the Finance Bill provide additional relief through the Diesel Rebate Scheme to hauliers, to compensate that sector for the increased cost of fuel....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (16 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I am assuming the Deputy is referring to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) and wish to state that as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have no function in relation to the administration of this Scheme.  However, I understand that this topic has been the subject of a number of reviews by my predecessors and senior civil servants in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: While no great impact on direct shipping routes is expected from Brexit, both I and my colleagues in Government remain concerned about the impacts of a no-deal Brexit for Irish trade using the landbridge for accessing EU markets. The landbridge is the fastest route to continental Europe and as such is relied upon for the transport of time-sensitive products, such as those in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing capital funding in relation to the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction, including the distribution of funding for individual national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 537, 542 and 546 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. It also has responsibility for the recognition of sporting bodies as the National Governing Bodies of sport in Ireland. I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. It also has responsibility for Sport Ireland Outdoors (formerly the National Trails Office). I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the matters mentioned by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. It also has responsibility for Sport Ireland Outdoors (formerly the National Trails Office). I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the matter mentioned by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Recreation Promotion (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 and 541 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. Sport Ireland Outdoors is a department of Sport Ireland that promotes standards and best practice in the development of walking, cycling and water...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, Project Ireland 2040 states that the priority funding objective in relation to mainline rail is the maintenance and renewal of the existing network. This is to ensure that it continues to provide a safe and reliable infrastructure that enables the provision of quality rail services for passengers across the country. The funding secured under Project Ireland 2040...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 provided for a new authority to oversee the development of transport in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Section 17 of the Act allowed for the setting up of an Advisory Council of a Chairperson and 23 ordinary members. Under the Act, a majority of the Council would comprise officials and elected members of the various local / regional authorities in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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 (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below. It should be noted that the Department recruits staff on a full time basis only. The recruitment figures only include staff recruited into the Department and do not include staff promoted internally within the Department or transfers of staff into the Department from elsewhere in the public service on mobility. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2020 (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy is aware, the current allocation provided to my Department in Budget 2020 is €783m. This represents an increase of €27m over 2019 levels. This additional current allocation will support a suite of measures for sports: our participation in the Tokyo Olympics 2020; the hosting of four matches in the European Soccer Championships; preparations for the Ryder Cup; and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2020 (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As the Deputy may be aware, the capital allocation provided to my Department in Budget 2020 is €1,943m. This represents an increase of more than €357m over 2019 levels. In the Press Release linked below, Minister of State Griffin and I have listed the investment priorities within my Department for 2020 and also provided information on how the Capital Allocation will be invested.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The procurement and or refurbishment of rolling stock is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance who, in consultation with the National Transport Authority, continue to examine how best to source additional rolling stock as efficiently and effectively...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the procurement of bus fleet. In light of the NTA's responsibilities on this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority Expenditure (15 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 and 554 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  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...