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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (1 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 in the Greater Dublin Area and regional cities, including the carrying out of feasibility studies on public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 489 together. The Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund opened for applications on 19th November 2018 and the closing date for receipt of applications was 17th April. 72 applications were received in total including an application from Wicklow County Council for funding towards design and site appraisal of a swimming pool in Blessington in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test Data (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the operation and delivery of the vehicle testing in the State.   Accordingly, I have referred this Question to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) is the second largest port in the State in terms of total tonnage handled and the third largest in terms of turnover (after Dublin and Cork). SFPC is Ireland’s deepest sheltered water course and is the only port handling capsize vessels (17.5 draft).  There are currently six terminals on the Estuary. Vision 2041 is a thirty year plan setting out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 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 of individual national roads is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Motorists resident in Ireland with a UK, including NI driving licence are being advised to exchange that licence for an Irish driving licence before the 31 October 2019.  In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will no longer be a Member State and so the UK driving licence will not be recognised. People resident in Ireland will no longer be able to drive on a UK driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together. I wish to be as helpful as possible to the Deputy in addressing the issue raised. My Department would be happy to facilitate and assist the Deputy in seeking correspondence or records of this nature through the normal channel for this type of query which is the Freedom of Information Act 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: My Department is divided into six sectors with an Assistant Secretary charged with responsibility for each sector. Details on the Divisions that fall under each sector and the numbers of staff in each sector by grade are available at the following link: ">Departmental Staff Data  Corporate Affairs and Central Policy Coordination This sector is made up of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: It is not possible to provide an estimate of the cost of establishing a new Division in my Department.  Costs would depend on the function/role of any such Division and the staffing requirements associated with that role.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Recruitment (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: The estimated cost of hiring an additional economist and statistician to the Department is approximately €95000. This estimate is based on point 1 of each scale with Employer PRSI of 10% as of September 2019.The precise cost would be determined by the individuals' scale point on joining the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Details of the annual funding allocations provided by my Department to Fáilte Ireland are available in the Agency Statement for Fáilte Ireland under Vote 31 in the 2019 Revised Estimates Volumes for Public Services published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Tourism Ireland is funded through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland. Funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2019 amounts to €52,624,000. The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As previously noted, as a Minister of Government, I meet regularly with my cabinet colleagues including those Ministers mentioned on the topic of Brexit. Contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit has been considered by Cabinet on many occasions since 2016, and is now discussed on a weekly basis.  At Official level, detailed Brexit preparedness and contingency work is being taken...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: Motorists resident in Ireland with a UK, including NI driving licence are being advised to exchange that licence for an Irish driving licence before the 31 October 2019.  In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will no longer be a Member State and so the UK driving licence will not be recognised. People resident in Ireland will no longer be able to drive on a UK driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: At present, the average waiting time for the exchange of a UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence is 4 days. The exchange of any other driving licence for an Irish driving licence is taking on average 15 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: I have not held bilateral meetings with the Taoiseach to date specifically on this subject. However, contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit has been considered by Cabinet on many occasions since 2016, and is now discussed on a weekly basis and the matter of UK driver licenses has been included in the issues under consideration. Additionally, my officials were in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (1 Oct 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  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: Rail Services Provision (1 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 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: Public Transport Initiatives (1 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 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 of individual national roads is a matter for...