Shane Ross said : "It must have been crystal clear to them that some people on the board now or on the council have been there for 10 years and they had to go. That's right and proper, that's good governance, that people should go after 10 years,"

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : "As far as I am concerned, the 10-year rule stands. It was a binding part of the agreement and it should stand, not for any reason of personalities or anyone involved, it should stand because that is good governance as people should not be on boards of any sort like this for more than 10 years, that's just good, proper governance, to prevent issues like they have had before happening as people get lazy and fall into traps, become insiders,"

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : "Give this board a try, with six and six, and see how it works, we have every confidence that this way forward is the right one and this sick organisation is on the right road, at the end of the day it will be alright,"

independent-ie Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:25:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "This is the first one that's continuous," "It's like a ribbon. It's the most realistic to this point"

eurekalert Monday, June 29, 2020 7:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Snakes are just so good at moving through complex environments," "If you could add this new modality, it would work not only in a natural setting, but in an urban environment"

eurekalert Monday, June 29, 2020 7:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "This is the first one that's continuous," "It's like a ribbon. It's the most realistic to this point"

phys Monday, June 29, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Snakes are just so good at moving through complex environments," "If you could add this new modality, it would work not only in a natural setting, but in an urban environment"

phys Monday, June 29, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

offalyexpress Sunday, June 28, 2020 2:07:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April, I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

leitrimobserver Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April, I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

donegaldemocrat Saturday, June 27, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

leinsterexpress Saturday, June 27, 2020 6:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

longfordleader Saturday, June 27, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “things will be different when the driving test resumes” “It will be gradual, and measures will be put in place to protect staff and customers. This will mean that for all categories being tested, at least for the initial resumption period, everyone will have to get used to the new protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19,”

thejournal Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Licensed operators provide essential transport services for people who need to get to work and are vital to ensure economic recovery,"

con-telegraph Friday, June 26, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "We are going to get to a situation in the next few weeks where it's close to bursting and where there's not enough capacity on public transport. "

irishmirror Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “We haven’t nominated any countries yet, there are reports going out that we have, there won’t be any countries nominated in the next few days”

msn-uk Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Social distancing rules on public transport has meant they're down to very very low levels, you're talking about 12 people on a double decker bus. "

irishmirror Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:55:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross added : “We haven’t nominated any countries yet, there are reports going out that we have, there won’t be any countries nominated in the next few days”

independent-ie Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

donegaldemocrat Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

longfordleader Saturday, June 20, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

leinsterexpress Saturday, June 20, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I welcome the acceleration of the Roadmap reopening – it’s great news and greatly appreciated by people throughout Ireland. "

irishexaminer Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges,” “We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies”

thejournal Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges,”

irishexaminer Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:12:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

limerickleader Friday, June 19, 2020 11:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I am pleased to announce that Refund Credit Notes issued by Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators will be insolvency protected by the State. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross (Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin) Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles "

irishmirror Friday, June 19, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "From the moment they are alerted that someone is lost, search and rescue teams use sophisticated software to try to pinpoint the last known location in the water, factor in how much time has passed, and make their best prediction on how far they have drifted,"

sciencedaily Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:23:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "From the moment they are alerted that someone is lost, search and rescue teams use sophisticated software to try to pinpoint the last known location in the water, factor in how much time has passed, and make their best prediction on how far they have drifted,"

eurekalert Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It's been a tough few months for everyone in the country, as we have stayed away from loved ones and friends in order to keep each other safe. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your efforts, for the sacrifices you've made which has enabled us to get to a place where we can start seeing each other again, albeit at a safe distance. We've worked so well together, and we can now all benefit from the results. So please, if you need to take public transport, go out shopping or are visiting older relatives or people who may be vulnerable or at risk, wear a face covering. It's an easy thing to do and you may save lives by this one simple act"

irishsun Monday, June 15, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : "Please, if you need to take public transport, go out shopping or are visiting older relatives or people who may be vulnerable or at risk, wear a face covering. "

irishmirror Monday, June 15, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "A date for the resumption of driver testing services is currently being examined. However, the resumption of driver tests raises particular difficulties due to the need to have two people in close proximity in a confined space, for a considerable period of time. I anticipate for this reason that the driving test may be one of the last of the RSA services to resume,"

irishexaminer Friday, June 12, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "As with other sectors, soccer has been hit hard by this crisis," "Will further support be needed? Almost certainly yes. Not all sporting organisations have been affected to the same extent. The most acutely affected are those with summer seasons and heavily reliant on gate receipts"

herald-ie Friday, June 12, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross added : "It would be absolutely wrong - tragic - if their name was sullied by activities which are completely and utterly unacceptable,"

herald-ie Friday, June 12, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross added : “It would be absolutely wrong – tragic – if their name was sullied by activities which are completely and utterly unacceptable,”

independent-ie Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health,"

herald-ie Thursday, June 11, 2020 4:47:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health," "The commitment we have seen across the country has been extraordinary. But road safety is also a public health issue and we need to see the same commitment from all road users to saving lives on our roads"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “People do need to understand that things will be different. This is to ensure we continue to protect the health and well-being of both staff and the public. This must remain the overriding priority. Therefore, the delivery of these services will be subject to measures designed to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19”

anglocelt Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “As I extended the validity of various certificates and licences relating to these services on 28 March for periods up four months, the greatest demand from the public for these services has been reduced in the short term. However, I believe it is important that the RSA’s services continue the gradual process of reopening, so we can contribute to the process of reopening Ireland’s economy and society,”

anglocelt Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health," "The commitment we have seen across the country has been extraordinary. But road safety is also a public health issue and we need to see the same commitment from all road users to saving lives on our roads"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health," "The commitment we have seen across the country has been extraordinary. But road safety is also a public health issue and we need to see the same commitment from all road users to saving lives on our roads"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health,"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "We all know that as an island nation we are hugely dependent on the air traffic that connects us to the rest of the world; to our friends, relatives and our many business partners, north, south, east and west of the globe. "

irishexaminer Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “We know from the data that most road deaths are preventable; most collisions are as a result of human behaviour. So just as we have adapted our behaviour in the face of a pandemic, we must be prepared to change our behaviour to meet the challenges with more of us walking and cycling on the road,”

thejournal Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:18:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “People do need to understand that things will be different. This is to ensure we continue to protect the health and well-being of both staff and the public. This must remain the overriding priority. Therefore, the delivery of these services will be subject to measures designed to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19”

anglocelt Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “As I extended the validity of various certificates and licences relating to these services on 28 March for periods up four months, the greatest demand from the public for these services has been reduced in the short term. However, I believe it is important that the RSA’s services continue the gradual process of reopening, so we can contribute to the process of reopening Ireland’s economy and society,”

anglocelt Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I am acutely aware of the impact COVID-19 has had on the tourism sector and that the recovery of the sector will take longer than many others. This announcement is a welcome boost to tourism businesses and workers and follows the recent establishment of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce which is continuing to meet to explore actions required for implementation over the next 3 years to assist recovery in this vital sector to our economy”

longfordleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Once again I offer my appreciation to the Expert Group members on the work conducted in guiding our sporting bodies through to Phase 2 of the Roadmap. "From my discussion with fellow Sports Ministers earlier this week, it is clear that the desire to resume participation and activity in sport is enormous across the EU but caution must be paramount. "We want to ensure that our sport can resume in a manner which is as safe as it can possibly be. There is no such thing as a no-risk scenario but there are low-risk scenarios wherein risks can be managed. That is what our sporting organisations are doing, and they are doing it well in my view”

longfordleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “While I am pleased to announce the gradual resumption of these services, people do need to understand that things will be different. This is to ensure we continue to protect the health and wellbeing of both staff and the public. This must remain the overriding priority. Therefore, the delivery of these services will be subject to measures designed to mitigate against the spread of Covid19”

limerickleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 3:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross concluded : “Finally, I would urge anyone availing of these services to follow the procedures that have been put in place. They are there to protect you and staff. I would also ask people to please be patient and bear with staff as they endeavour to deliver public services in very changed circumstances. With understanding on all sides, we can make the reopening of these services a success”

limerickleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 3:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “While the reopening of retail shops on Monday is welcome, shops will be required to operate staggered hours, opening no earlier than 10.30am and allocating dedicated time at the start for elderly, vulnerable and at-risk groups,” “Staggered and later opening hours by retailers will minimise significant expected pressures on public transport at peak times”

westernpeople Saturday, June 6, 2020 3:54:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I think it will continue for as long as the public health advice is that it should continue," "I don't know, I'm sorry but I don't know what the answer to that question is because it will be a NPHET issue, and it'll be up to them to clarify in relation to that"

irishexaminer Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:28:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Ireland has historically had a huge dependence on aviation,”

irishtimes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross : "It is absolutely vital for us that there is not a return of the old guard"

RTERadio Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross explained : "We wanted to hurry up the reform. The old guard wanted to keep on going. "

RTERadio Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross replied : "I can't help you on that. There was a group called AMROP who is an independently selected group by the FAI, not by me at all and they made a list. "

RTERadio Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : "The old (FAI) board was not independent at all it was a clique, it was the old guard and it was intransigent and it was trying to stay on. We wanted to see a complete clear out of the board,"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross commented : “In recent weeks we’ve all had to reassess how space should be shared in our cities and towns to better reflect the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. As we move through the Roadmap to Reopen Society and Business we need to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling each day and we need to keep them safe while doing that. Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing. I would particularly ask motorists to take note of extra cyclists on the road and ensure that they give them space and consideration”

leitrimobserver Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross noted : “The NTA’s support will benefit local authorities across the country as they look to support their local communities and businesses in the coming weeks and months. By improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure we can help those people who need to return to work choose active travel as their preferred mode of transport. Better infrastructure will also facilitate social distancing within towns and cities and support the reopening of shops and businesses under the Roadmap”

leitrimobserver Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross commented : “In recent weeks we’ve all had to reassess how space should be shared in our cities and towns to better reflect the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. As we move through the Roadmap to Reopen Society and Business we need to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling each day and we need to keep them safe while doing that. "Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing. I would particularly ask motorists to take note of extra cyclists on the road and ensure that they give them space and consideration”

leinsterleader Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross noted : “The NTA’s support will benefit local authorities across the country as they look to support their local communities and businesses in the coming weeks and months. By improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure we can help those people who need to return to work choose active travel as their preferred mode of transport. Better infrastructure will also facilitate social distancing within towns and cities and support the reopening of shops and businesses under the Roadmap”

leinsterleader Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing,”

irishtimes Thursday, May 28, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross commented : “In recent weeks we’ve all had to reassess how space should be shared in our cities and towns to better reflect the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. As we move through the Roadmap to Reopen Society and Business we need to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling each day and we need to keep them safe while doing that. "Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing. I would particularly ask motorists to take note of extra cyclists on the road and ensure that they give them space and consideration”

offalyexpress Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross noted : “The NTA’s support will benefit local authorities across the country as they look to support their local communities and businesses in the coming weeks and months. By improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure we can help those people who need to return to work choose active travel as their preferred mode of transport. Better infrastructure will also facilitate social distancing within towns and cities and support the reopening of shops and businesses under the Roadmap”

offalyexpress Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I would like to thank them for acting in the public interest at this time,”

farmersjournal Friday, May 22, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

kilkennypeople Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

leinsterleader Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

leinsterexpress Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said ( about Tourism Ireland ) : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. "The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. "There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. "I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

longfordleader Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

offalyexpress Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. "

irishmirror Saturday, May 16, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. They are understandably most anxious to return to normal business as soon as possible, both those involved at a high performance level and those eager to return to playing and participating in the sports they love within their communities. "

RTERadio Saturday, May 16, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They are understandably most anxious to return to normal business as soon as possible, both those involved at a high performance level and those eager to return to playing and participating in the sports they love within their communities. "Unfortunately that is simply not possible in current circumstances. Small and very measured steps must be introduced slowly, which is what the Roadmap sets out to do through the various phases. "But the good news is that some low-risk sporting activity can start up again next Monday in accordance with the public health advice. The sports organisations are putting detailed protocols in place and the Expert Group that we are establishing today will be assessing the consistency of these arrangements with the Roadmap and current public health advice. "In my view, it is essential that the public can have confidence in how sport is being restored in Ireland and I believe that this initiative is an important confidence-building measure”

independent-ie Saturday, May 16, 2020 3:59:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They are understandably most anxious to return to normal business as soon as possible, both those involved at a high performance level and those eager to return to playing and participating in the sports they love within their communities. Unfortunately that is simply not possible in current circumstances. Small and very measured steps must be introduced slowly, which is what the Roadmap sets out to do through the various phases. But the good news is that some low-risk sporting activity can start up again next Monday in accordance with the public health advice. The sports organisations are putting detailed protocols in place and the Expert Group that we are establishing today will be assessing the consistency of these arrangements with the Roadmap and current public health advice. In my view, it is essential that the public can have confidence in how sport is being restored in Ireland and I believe that this initiative is an important confidence-building measure”

longfordleader Saturday, May 16, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross says : "Yes, 0pc VAT, I am in favour of that,"

independent-ie Thursday, May 14, 2020 4:38:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It looks that people will be asked to use coverings on public transport. It may be recommended that coverings be allowed and encouraged in places such as on public transport and in supermarkets,”

irishecho Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "At this time, when we are all concerned about the impact of COVID-19, I appeal to all road users to act responsibly and with car,"

independent-ie Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:26:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "advised that current levels of service will facilitate the expected increase in passenger numbers, principally in the construction sector, from the start of Phase 1," "The operators are in a position to provide extra capacity, including a return to the normal Monday to Friday schedule and mobilisation of additional vehicles at any particular pinch points in the network, should more capacity be required in Phase 2,"

independent-ie Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:26:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The Government is determined that there will be no interruption to subvented public transport operations as a result of Covid-19. We will continue to take whatever measures are necessary to support these essential transport services”

irishtimes Monday, May 11, 2020 3:35:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The travel restrictions imposed across the world in response to the Covid-19 pandemic have led to the widespread cancellation of holidays during March, April and May, with many people having to postpone holiday, wedding and honeymoon plans,” “Under the EU Travel Package Directive, people who have had to cancel such bookings because of Covid-19 travel are entitled to a cash refund, and that entitlement will continue,”

thejournal Friday, May 8, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : "I think it's great myself,"

independent-ie Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I am pleased that the NTA are making these arrangements for public transport customers who have been unable to use their TaxSaver tickets due to the current restrictions on travel”

independent-ie Friday, May 1, 2020 3:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Times are tough for many at the moment; financially challenging as well as stressful, and I welcome this development in assisting customers”

todayfm Friday, May 1, 2020 3:00:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "We have to plan for the future and happier times,"

herald-ie Friday, May 1, 2020 5:22:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It is absolutely staggering that in this time of crisis and loss, there are people still driving under the influence of drink or drugs. The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys. This behaviour must stop”. He added that "

kilkennypeople Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:59:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It is absolutely staggering that in this time of crisis and loss, there are people still driving under the influence of drink or drugs. The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys. This behaviour must stop”. He added that "

leinsterexpress Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys,"

donegaldemocrat Wednesday, April 29, 2020 6:41:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It is absolutely staggering that in this time of crisis and loss, there are people still driving under the influence of drink or drugs. The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys. This behaviour must stop”. He added that "

longfordleader Wednesday, April 29, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “If ever there was a need for sport across the EU to come together and cooperate, this is surely the time. We are collectively dealing with the fallout of sporting events coming to a sudden halt. In Ireland, as elsewhere, the impact has been enormous, but it is heartening to see the positive role sporting bodies and clubs are making to support the health service and vulnerable people in their communities. Today’s Council meeting was a great opportunity to hear first-hand the impact across Europe and the measures being taken by Governments to support sporting bodies and clubs. We know that the journey ahead must necessarily be gradual and guided by the public health experts. We can learn from the experiences of other countries in navigating our way back to the sporting activities that people love, whether as active participants or as spectators. We are all together in sport”

limerickleader Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I should also add that while the government cannot and will not ‘bail out’ the FAI, we would be prepared to take appropriate action to join you and your fellow directors in pursuit of a solution that ensures the future health of Irish football,”

thejournal Monday, April 13, 2020 4:00:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I have asked my officials to immediately engage with the RSA to introduce measures that will address issues arising from the suspension of these services” “It is critical that we give drivers as well as operators of commercial vehicles peace of mind in relation to the status of their licence, learner permit, NCT certificate or certificate of roadworthiness, especially if it has expired or is likely to expire during the period of the Covid19 health crisis”

kclr96fm Sunday, April 12, 2020 11:18:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "These routes also provide alternatives and maintain contingency options to the main route into and out of Dublin during COVID-19. "

independent-ie Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I'm happy to say we've been assured these documents will be treated as valid"

RTERadio Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross urged : “In the meantime, I want to make it absolutely clear that people should not and do not need to worry about these things. Everyone must now focus on abiding by the measures that were introduced by the Government from midnight last night in order to keep yourself, your family and your community safe from the spread of the coronavirus”

irishtimes Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:25:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It is critical that we give drivers as well as operators of commercial vehicles peace of mind in relation to the status of their licence, learner permit, NCT certificate or certificate of roadworthiness, especially if it has expired or is likely to expire during the period of the Covid19 health crisis,”

thejournal Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “We cannot afford to put any more pressure on our hospitals and healthcare professionals at this time. Just as it is our national duty to tackle the pandemic, it is also our national duty to stay safe, keep others safe on the roads and not add to the workload of our health care system”

irishtimes Saturday, March 28, 2020 4:38:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "He rang me some time around that evening,"

herald-ie Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross replied : "I said, 'Thank you for telling me',"

herald-ie Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Businesses in the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sectors have gone from concern to alarm to panic,”

irishexaminer Friday, March 13, 2020 9:46:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross stated : "at a meeting with Minister Paschal Donohoe, we have sought the introduction of immediate measures to stabilise cash flow, liquidity and working capital for the businesses in our sector. We must minimise business closures and job losses and the best chance of achieving that is to minimise cash outflows from the businesses. This includes making significant reductions to VAT, local rates, water charges and other outgoings”. Comparisons were drawn between the agriculture sector and the Foot and Mouth disease in 2001, to what Covid-19 represents for the hospitality sector in 2020. Minister Brendan Griffin said “COVID-19 for the Tourism industry is what ‘Foot and Mouth’ disease was for the Agriculture sector in 2001"

dundalkdemocrat Friday, March 13, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross stated : "at a meeting with Minister Paschal Donohoe, we have sought the introduction of immediate measures to stabilise cash flow, liquidity and working capital for the businesses in our sector. We must minimise business closures and job losses and the best chance of achieving that is to minimise cash outflows from the businesses. This includes making significant reductions to VAT, local rates, water charges and other outgoings”. Comparisons were drawn between the agriculture sector and the Foot and Mouth disease in 2001, to what Covid-19 represents for the hospitality sector in 2020. Minister Brendan Griffin said “COVID-19 for the Tourism industry is what ‘Foot and Mouth’ disease was for the Agriculture sector in 2001"

offalyexpress Friday, March 13, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Our three-year-old daughter wants to know if her daddy is coming back. She wants to know when he is coming home,” “Why did he leave and 'will he stay dead forever mummy?'. Those are the questions I suffer through daily”

yahoo-au Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It is a decision which I won’t make and the government as a whole won’t make. Politicians won’t make it. It will be a health decision. We will take their advice,” “I can see both sides of the story and I am very glad I don’t have to make that decision because I don’t have the expertise but if the Department of Health say it should not take place, it won’t take place”

irishtimes Monday, March 9, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It would be absolutely crazy for us if the chief medical officer said, ‘don’t do it,’ and we did it,”

irishtimes Monday, March 9, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I just think DAA has had its way for a long time, it’s been the same monopoly since the foundation of the state and it has behaved like a state monopoly. It would be very good for the consumer, the passengers, for the airlines,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “I want to tell bad things about myself as well,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “That was a massive failure on our part – on the part of government – and I think people looked around and said, ‘who’s going to sort it’. They had absolutely no confidence in Fianna Fáil sorting it. They didn’t see them as a viable option to solve it,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I think there was an insensitivity to how important it was. That’s one of the problems that we had, was that this was a government, it wasn’t exactly out of touch, but it had an outlook which was somewhat concentrated, to some extent, on its own vanguard, on its own supporters, rather than those who were not reaping the benefits.,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “we’ve got the economy right. Aren’t we brilliant. And we’ve got Brexit right. Aren’t we brilliant. This is a really good government,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I wanted to change the board and I also wanted to see the funding cut. I wanted to see directors changed. That wasn’t agreed to at all. I was a minority of one in the cabinet and I was concerned about the commitment to change in what was cruel industry, what I called subsidised cruelty,” “That certainly raised the hackles of Fine Gael,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “there is a case for copper fastening the independence of the AG from the government”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The speeding legislation is necessary, but I think the road safety legislation is in peril. The reaction to the speed legislation was knee-jerk and somewhat similar to the drink-driving,” “Every time there’s a piece of road safety legislation, the usual suspects seem to come up. I mean, it’s absolutely no secret that there was not unanimous approval in the Cabinet for the drink-driving [law], but it got through, it got through narrowly,”

thejournal Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “If they can temper there more extravagant demands, and stick to the really worthy causes which they do champion, which is climate change, they’ll be a force for good. But I’m not confident they’ll do that, they haven’t got the discipline, and their record last time doesn’t give you a confidence. But I wish them well,”

thejournal Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I think that the right decision was made. I think the IRFU felt they deserved more consultation about it and perhaps they should have been consulted more closely. It was a very difficult decision for them to make and they are losing €5 million”

thejournal Tuesday, March 3, 2020 3:58:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross told : “The IRFU [Irish Rugby Football Union] has already said that they will take advice from the Government,”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I suppose if they’re coming from those areas we would be taking the same precautions but it’s difficult to know,” “It is fragile at the moment because obviously it could get much worse, in which case we would have to take more dramatic measures”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “But we’re certainly not going encourage measures that are going to heighten the risk,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:11:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Hard decisions will have to be looked at and will have to be made,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:11:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : “The IRFU [Irish Rugby Football Union] has already said that they will take advice from the Government,”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I suppose if they’re coming from those areas we would be taking the same precautions but it’s difficult to know,” “It is fragile at the moment because obviously it could get much worse, in which case we would have to take more dramatic measures”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “But you can’t stop them coming — that would be absolutely wrong,” “We are keeping the border open. We are not going that far”

therepublic Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:57:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “But we’re certainly not going encourage measures that are going to heighten the risk,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Hard decisions will have to be looked at and will have to be made,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It’s a very difficult situation for everybody but of course health is the most important issue at stake here. We have managed so far to avoid it in Ireland. It’s breaking out in different places every day. We have to do everything we can to ensure it doesn’t come here and it doesn’t spread here,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “But we’re certainly not going encourage measures that are going to heighten the risk,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Hard decisions will have to be looked at and will have to be made,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The work force should be protected. We are determined there will be no compulsory redundancies. "The workforce should be assured that their jobs are not in jeopardy. The earlier redundancy scheme which was suggested in earlier meetings is off the table. "The particular emphasis should be put on the low to middle income earners who should not feel that their jobs are in any way under threat”

irishmirror Friday, January 31, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Today marks a new milestone and a new dawn for Irish football. We have had very dark days in recent times. Some days I thought we would never get to where we are now”

irishtimes Friday, January 31, 2020 3:51:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "The work force should be protected. We've had discussions with their reps and we are determined there will be no compulsory redundancies,"

independent-ie Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:02:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : "We will restore Sport Ireland funding for football development programmes of €2.9 million annually, doubling this amount to €5.8 million each year from 2020 to 2023. €800,000 of that funding will support programmes that underpin the development of the men’s and women’s national leagues"

independent-ie Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:02:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Of course there are many reforms still to come. Crucially, the financial assistance we announce today is absolutely conditional on these reforms being implemented. This is not a bail-out by any standard. ”

carlow-nationalist Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Of course there are many reforms still to come. Crucially, the financial assistance we announce today is absolutely conditional on these reforms being implemented. This is not a bail-out by any standard. ”

carlow-nationalist Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross dit : "Si le chiffre descend jusqu'à 12,5% dans le Royaume-Uni, cela serait une menace pour nous et nous devrons prendre les mesures pour nous adapter en conséquence"

humanite Monday, July 4, 2016 6:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross dit : "Si le chiffre descend jusqu'à 12,5% dans le Royaume-Uni, cela serait une menace pour nous et nous devrons prendre les mesures pour nous adapter en conséquence"

capital-FR Monday, July 4, 2016 4:37:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It must have been crystal clear to them that some people on the board now or on the council have been there for 10 years and they had to go. That's right and proper, that's good governance, that people should go after 10 years,"

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : "As far as I am concerned, the 10-year rule stands. It was a binding part of the agreement and it should stand, not for any reason of personalities or anyone involved, it should stand because that is good governance as people should not be on boards of any sort like this for more than 10 years, that's just good, proper governance, to prevent issues like they have had before happening as people get lazy and fall into traps, become insiders,"

independent-ie Friday, August 7, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : "Give this board a try, with six and six, and see how it works, we have every confidence that this way forward is the right one and this sick organisation is on the right road, at the end of the day it will be alright,"

independent-ie Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:25:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "This is the first one that's continuous," "It's like a ribbon. It's the most realistic to this point"

eurekalert Monday, June 29, 2020 7:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Snakes are just so good at moving through complex environments," "If you could add this new modality, it would work not only in a natural setting, but in an urban environment"

eurekalert Monday, June 29, 2020 7:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "This is the first one that's continuous," "It's like a ribbon. It's the most realistic to this point"

phys Monday, June 29, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Snakes are just so good at moving through complex environments," "If you could add this new modality, it would work not only in a natural setting, but in an urban environment"

phys Monday, June 29, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

offalyexpress Sunday, June 28, 2020 2:07:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April, I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

leitrimobserver Sunday, June 28, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April, I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

donegaldemocrat Saturday, June 27, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

leinsterexpress Saturday, June 27, 2020 6:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “On the 20 April I introduced a measure which allowed the validity of any learner permit, which was due to expire from 1 March to 30 June inclusive, to be extended for four months. The effect of that extension meant that their expiry now falls during the months from July to October. To provide an opportunity for at least some of those to take a test without having to renew their learner permit I have decided to apply the four-month extension to all learner permits now due to expire from 1 July to 31 October. This also means that any learner permit which hadn’t benefitted from the original extension, but whose expiry now falls in the normal way during the period 1 July to 31 October 2020, will also have an extension period of four months applied to it. As an example, a learner permit which expired on 5 March was extended by four months to 5 July 2020 and this will now be further extended to 5 November 2020”

longfordleader Saturday, June 27, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “things will be different when the driving test resumes” “It will be gradual, and measures will be put in place to protect staff and customers. This will mean that for all categories being tested, at least for the initial resumption period, everyone will have to get used to the new protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19,”

thejournal Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Licensed operators provide essential transport services for people who need to get to work and are vital to ensure economic recovery,"

con-telegraph Friday, June 26, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "We are going to get to a situation in the next few weeks where it's close to bursting and where there's not enough capacity on public transport. "

irishmirror Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:08:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “We haven’t nominated any countries yet, there are reports going out that we have, there won’t be any countries nominated in the next few days”

msn-uk Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:59:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Social distancing rules on public transport has meant they're down to very very low levels, you're talking about 12 people on a double decker bus. "

irishmirror Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:55:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross added : “We haven’t nominated any countries yet, there are reports going out that we have, there won’t be any countries nominated in the next few days”

independent-ie Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

donegaldemocrat Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

longfordleader Saturday, June 20, 2020 7:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

leinsterexpress Saturday, June 20, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I welcome the acceleration of the Roadmap reopening – it’s great news and greatly appreciated by people throughout Ireland. "

irishexaminer Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges,” “We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies”

thejournal Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges,”

irishexaminer Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:12:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The sport sector has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many sporting bodies and clubs are experiencing significant financial challenges. We have had extensive contact with the sector and it is clear that the challenge is enormous and is being felt at every level. While the scale of this package may seem extraordinarily large, it merely reflects the enormity of the challenges being faced by our sporting bodies. This new funding package will assist our National Governing Bodies of Sport and sports clubs as they prepare to restart their sports under the Government roadmap. Sporting organisations and clubs are hugely important for the social fabric of every community in the country and we want to ensure that the sector recovers as strongly as possible from the current crisis. The Roadmap accelerations and funding being announced today will ensure the survival of our vibrant sport sector, particularly the network of clubs throughout the country. My officials will now engage with Sport Ireland to design new grant schemes, which will be administered by Sport Ireland”

limerickleader Friday, June 19, 2020 11:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I am pleased to announce that Refund Credit Notes issued by Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators will be insolvency protected by the State. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross (Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin) Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles "

irishmirror Friday, June 19, 2020 6:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "From the moment they are alerted that someone is lost, search and rescue teams use sophisticated software to try to pinpoint the last known location in the water, factor in how much time has passed, and make their best prediction on how far they have drifted,"

sciencedaily Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:23:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "From the moment they are alerted that someone is lost, search and rescue teams use sophisticated software to try to pinpoint the last known location in the water, factor in how much time has passed, and make their best prediction on how far they have drifted,"

eurekalert Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It's been a tough few months for everyone in the country, as we have stayed away from loved ones and friends in order to keep each other safe. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your efforts, for the sacrifices you've made which has enabled us to get to a place where we can start seeing each other again, albeit at a safe distance. We've worked so well together, and we can now all benefit from the results. So please, if you need to take public transport, go out shopping or are visiting older relatives or people who may be vulnerable or at risk, wear a face covering. It's an easy thing to do and you may save lives by this one simple act"

irishsun Monday, June 15, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : "Please, if you need to take public transport, go out shopping or are visiting older relatives or people who may be vulnerable or at risk, wear a face covering. "

irishmirror Monday, June 15, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "A date for the resumption of driver testing services is currently being examined. However, the resumption of driver tests raises particular difficulties due to the need to have two people in close proximity in a confined space, for a considerable period of time. I anticipate for this reason that the driving test may be one of the last of the RSA services to resume,"

irishexaminer Friday, June 12, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "As with other sectors, soccer has been hit hard by this crisis," "Will further support be needed? Almost certainly yes. Not all sporting organisations have been affected to the same extent. The most acutely affected are those with summer seasons and heavily reliant on gate receipts"

herald-ie Friday, June 12, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross added : "It would be absolutely wrong - tragic - if their name was sullied by activities which are completely and utterly unacceptable,"

herald-ie Friday, June 12, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross added : “It would be absolutely wrong – tragic – if their name was sullied by activities which are completely and utterly unacceptable,”

independent-ie Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health,"

herald-ie Thursday, June 11, 2020 4:47:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health," "The commitment we have seen across the country has been extraordinary. But road safety is also a public health issue and we need to see the same commitment from all road users to saving lives on our roads"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:51:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “People do need to understand that things will be different. This is to ensure we continue to protect the health and well-being of both staff and the public. This must remain the overriding priority. Therefore, the delivery of these services will be subject to measures designed to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19”

anglocelt Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “As I extended the validity of various certificates and licences relating to these services on 28 March for periods up four months, the greatest demand from the public for these services has been reduced in the short term. However, I believe it is important that the RSA’s services continue the gradual process of reopening, so we can contribute to the process of reopening Ireland’s economy and society,”

anglocelt Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health," "The commitment we have seen across the country has been extraordinary. But road safety is also a public health issue and we need to see the same commitment from all road users to saving lives on our roads"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health," "The commitment we have seen across the country has been extraordinary. But road safety is also a public health issue and we need to see the same commitment from all road users to saving lives on our roads"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "People have done so much over the last three months to tackle the coronavirus, save lives and protect public health,"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "We all know that as an island nation we are hugely dependent on the air traffic that connects us to the rest of the world; to our friends, relatives and our many business partners, north, south, east and west of the globe. "

irishexaminer Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “We know from the data that most road deaths are preventable; most collisions are as a result of human behaviour. So just as we have adapted our behaviour in the face of a pandemic, we must be prepared to change our behaviour to meet the challenges with more of us walking and cycling on the road,”

thejournal Wednesday, June 10, 2020 2:18:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “People do need to understand that things will be different. This is to ensure we continue to protect the health and well-being of both staff and the public. This must remain the overriding priority. Therefore, the delivery of these services will be subject to measures designed to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19”

anglocelt Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “As I extended the validity of various certificates and licences relating to these services on 28 March for periods up four months, the greatest demand from the public for these services has been reduced in the short term. However, I believe it is important that the RSA’s services continue the gradual process of reopening, so we can contribute to the process of reopening Ireland’s economy and society,”

anglocelt Tuesday, June 9, 2020 8:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I am acutely aware of the impact COVID-19 has had on the tourism sector and that the recovery of the sector will take longer than many others. This announcement is a welcome boost to tourism businesses and workers and follows the recent establishment of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce which is continuing to meet to explore actions required for implementation over the next 3 years to assist recovery in this vital sector to our economy”

longfordleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 9:16:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Once again I offer my appreciation to the Expert Group members on the work conducted in guiding our sporting bodies through to Phase 2 of the Roadmap. "From my discussion with fellow Sports Ministers earlier this week, it is clear that the desire to resume participation and activity in sport is enormous across the EU but caution must be paramount. "We want to ensure that our sport can resume in a manner which is as safe as it can possibly be. There is no such thing as a no-risk scenario but there are low-risk scenarios wherein risks can be managed. That is what our sporting organisations are doing, and they are doing it well in my view”

longfordleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 4:42:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “While I am pleased to announce the gradual resumption of these services, people do need to understand that things will be different. This is to ensure we continue to protect the health and wellbeing of both staff and the public. This must remain the overriding priority. Therefore, the delivery of these services will be subject to measures designed to mitigate against the spread of Covid19”

limerickleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 3:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross concluded : “Finally, I would urge anyone availing of these services to follow the procedures that have been put in place. They are there to protect you and staff. I would also ask people to please be patient and bear with staff as they endeavour to deliver public services in very changed circumstances. With understanding on all sides, we can make the reopening of these services a success”

limerickleader Saturday, June 6, 2020 3:56:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “While the reopening of retail shops on Monday is welcome, shops will be required to operate staggered hours, opening no earlier than 10.30am and allocating dedicated time at the start for elderly, vulnerable and at-risk groups,” “Staggered and later opening hours by retailers will minimise significant expected pressures on public transport at peak times”

westernpeople Saturday, June 6, 2020 3:54:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I think it will continue for as long as the public health advice is that it should continue," "I don't know, I'm sorry but I don't know what the answer to that question is because it will be a NPHET issue, and it'll be up to them to clarify in relation to that"

irishexaminer Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:28:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Ireland has historically had a huge dependence on aviation,”

irishtimes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:53:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross : "It is absolutely vital for us that there is not a return of the old guard"

RTERadio Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross explained : "We wanted to hurry up the reform. The old guard wanted to keep on going. "

RTERadio Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross replied : "I can't help you on that. There was a group called AMROP who is an independently selected group by the FAI, not by me at all and they made a list. "

RTERadio Wednesday, June 3, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : "The old (FAI) board was not independent at all it was a clique, it was the old guard and it was intransigent and it was trying to stay on. We wanted to see a complete clear out of the board,"

independent-ie Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:26:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross commented : “In recent weeks we’ve all had to reassess how space should be shared in our cities and towns to better reflect the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. As we move through the Roadmap to Reopen Society and Business we need to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling each day and we need to keep them safe while doing that. Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing. I would particularly ask motorists to take note of extra cyclists on the road and ensure that they give them space and consideration”

leitrimobserver Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross noted : “The NTA’s support will benefit local authorities across the country as they look to support their local communities and businesses in the coming weeks and months. By improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure we can help those people who need to return to work choose active travel as their preferred mode of transport. Better infrastructure will also facilitate social distancing within towns and cities and support the reopening of shops and businesses under the Roadmap”

leitrimobserver Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross commented : “In recent weeks we’ve all had to reassess how space should be shared in our cities and towns to better reflect the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. As we move through the Roadmap to Reopen Society and Business we need to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling each day and we need to keep them safe while doing that. "Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing. I would particularly ask motorists to take note of extra cyclists on the road and ensure that they give them space and consideration”

leinsterleader Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross noted : “The NTA’s support will benefit local authorities across the country as they look to support their local communities and businesses in the coming weeks and months. By improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure we can help those people who need to return to work choose active travel as their preferred mode of transport. Better infrastructure will also facilitate social distancing within towns and cities and support the reopening of shops and businesses under the Roadmap”

leinsterleader Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:36:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing,”

irishtimes Thursday, May 28, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross commented : “In recent weeks we’ve all had to reassess how space should be shared in our cities and towns to better reflect the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. As we move through the Roadmap to Reopen Society and Business we need to increase the numbers of people walking and cycling each day and we need to keep them safe while doing that. "Improving our infrastructure is crucial so that people will feel confident about choosing to walk or cycle while enabling social distancing. I would particularly ask motorists to take note of extra cyclists on the road and ensure that they give them space and consideration”

offalyexpress Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross noted : “The NTA’s support will benefit local authorities across the country as they look to support their local communities and businesses in the coming weeks and months. By improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure we can help those people who need to return to work choose active travel as their preferred mode of transport. Better infrastructure will also facilitate social distancing within towns and cities and support the reopening of shops and businesses under the Roadmap”

offalyexpress Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I would like to thank them for acting in the public interest at this time,”

farmersjournal Friday, May 22, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

kilkennypeople Wednesday, May 20, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

leinsterleader Wednesday, May 20, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

leinsterexpress Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said ( about Tourism Ireland ) : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. "The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. "There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. "I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

longfordleader Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Tourism is our country’s largest indigenous employer and central to the economic and social health of the nation. The tourism sector has been near decimated by the current crisis. The vast majority of people working in this sector have either been laid off or are availing of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. There is a real risk that our communities, towns and cities will not recover from this devastating loss of income, employment and business. "This cannot be allowed to happen. "In order to ensure that the tourism sector can emerge from this pandemic ready for business, we need to plan early, plan well and plan together. To this end I am pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated Tourism Recovery Taskforce, made up of leaders from varying sections of the industry, who will work together to deal with the many challenges ahead in a dynamic and innovative manner. "They will be chaired by Ruth Andrews [CEO of ITOA Ireland, Chair of ITIC, and Special Advisor to AVEA] and have agreed to lend their services voluntarily in order to support the industry at this critical time. I hope that the Taskforce will do its work quickly and efficiently and be in a position to report back to Government by the end of the summer”

offalyexpress Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. "

irishmirror Saturday, May 16, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. They are understandably most anxious to return to normal business as soon as possible, both those involved at a high performance level and those eager to return to playing and participating in the sports they love within their communities. "

RTERadio Saturday, May 16, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They are understandably most anxious to return to normal business as soon as possible, both those involved at a high performance level and those eager to return to playing and participating in the sports they love within their communities. "Unfortunately that is simply not possible in current circumstances. Small and very measured steps must be introduced slowly, which is what the Roadmap sets out to do through the various phases. "But the good news is that some low-risk sporting activity can start up again next Monday in accordance with the public health advice. The sports organisations are putting detailed protocols in place and the Expert Group that we are establishing today will be assessing the consistency of these arrangements with the Roadmap and current public health advice. "In my view, it is essential that the public can have confidence in how sport is being restored in Ireland and I believe that this initiative is an important confidence-building measure”

independent-ie Saturday, May 16, 2020 3:59:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Like every sector in society, those involved in Irish sport at all levels have been hugely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. They are understandably most anxious to return to normal business as soon as possible, both those involved at a high performance level and those eager to return to playing and participating in the sports they love within their communities. Unfortunately that is simply not possible in current circumstances. Small and very measured steps must be introduced slowly, which is what the Roadmap sets out to do through the various phases. But the good news is that some low-risk sporting activity can start up again next Monday in accordance with the public health advice. The sports organisations are putting detailed protocols in place and the Expert Group that we are establishing today will be assessing the consistency of these arrangements with the Roadmap and current public health advice. In my view, it is essential that the public can have confidence in how sport is being restored in Ireland and I believe that this initiative is an important confidence-building measure”

longfordleader Saturday, May 16, 2020 3:20:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross says : "Yes, 0pc VAT, I am in favour of that,"

independent-ie Thursday, May 14, 2020 4:38:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It looks that people will be asked to use coverings on public transport. It may be recommended that coverings be allowed and encouraged in places such as on public transport and in supermarkets,”

irishecho Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:10:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "At this time, when we are all concerned about the impact of COVID-19, I appeal to all road users to act responsibly and with car,"

independent-ie Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:26:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "advised that current levels of service will facilitate the expected increase in passenger numbers, principally in the construction sector, from the start of Phase 1," "The operators are in a position to provide extra capacity, including a return to the normal Monday to Friday schedule and mobilisation of additional vehicles at any particular pinch points in the network, should more capacity be required in Phase 2,"

independent-ie Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:26:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The Government is determined that there will be no interruption to subvented public transport operations as a result of Covid-19. We will continue to take whatever measures are necessary to support these essential transport services”

irishtimes Monday, May 11, 2020 3:35:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The travel restrictions imposed across the world in response to the Covid-19 pandemic have led to the widespread cancellation of holidays during March, April and May, with many people having to postpone holiday, wedding and honeymoon plans,” “Under the EU Travel Package Directive, people who have had to cancel such bookings because of Covid-19 travel are entitled to a cash refund, and that entitlement will continue,”

thejournal Friday, May 8, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : "I think it's great myself,"

independent-ie Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I am pleased that the NTA are making these arrangements for public transport customers who have been unable to use their TaxSaver tickets due to the current restrictions on travel”

independent-ie Friday, May 1, 2020 3:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Times are tough for many at the moment; financially challenging as well as stressful, and I welcome this development in assisting customers”

todayfm Friday, May 1, 2020 3:00:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "We have to plan for the future and happier times,"

herald-ie Friday, May 1, 2020 5:22:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It is absolutely staggering that in this time of crisis and loss, there are people still driving under the influence of drink or drugs. The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys. This behaviour must stop”. He added that "

kilkennypeople Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:59:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It is absolutely staggering that in this time of crisis and loss, there are people still driving under the influence of drink or drugs. The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys. This behaviour must stop”. He added that "

leinsterexpress Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys,"

donegaldemocrat Wednesday, April 29, 2020 6:41:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "It is absolutely staggering that in this time of crisis and loss, there are people still driving under the influence of drink or drugs. The high volume of intoxicated driving – little changed from before the Covid restrictions – may be an indicator that people who are willing to behave irresponsibly by driving after taking intoxicants are also the people most likely to breach Covid restrictions and take unnecessary journeys. This behaviour must stop”. He added that "

longfordleader Wednesday, April 29, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “If ever there was a need for sport across the EU to come together and cooperate, this is surely the time. We are collectively dealing with the fallout of sporting events coming to a sudden halt. In Ireland, as elsewhere, the impact has been enormous, but it is heartening to see the positive role sporting bodies and clubs are making to support the health service and vulnerable people in their communities. Today’s Council meeting was a great opportunity to hear first-hand the impact across Europe and the measures being taken by Governments to support sporting bodies and clubs. We know that the journey ahead must necessarily be gradual and guided by the public health experts. We can learn from the experiences of other countries in navigating our way back to the sporting activities that people love, whether as active participants or as spectators. We are all together in sport”

limerickleader Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I should also add that while the government cannot and will not ‘bail out’ the FAI, we would be prepared to take appropriate action to join you and your fellow directors in pursuit of a solution that ensures the future health of Irish football,”

thejournal Monday, April 13, 2020 4:00:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I have asked my officials to immediately engage with the RSA to introduce measures that will address issues arising from the suspension of these services” “It is critical that we give drivers as well as operators of commercial vehicles peace of mind in relation to the status of their licence, learner permit, NCT certificate or certificate of roadworthiness, especially if it has expired or is likely to expire during the period of the Covid19 health crisis”

kclr96fm Sunday, April 12, 2020 11:18:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "These routes also provide alternatives and maintain contingency options to the main route into and out of Dublin during COVID-19. "

independent-ie Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:06:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : "I'm happy to say we've been assured these documents will be treated as valid"

RTERadio Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross urged : “In the meantime, I want to make it absolutely clear that people should not and do not need to worry about these things. Everyone must now focus on abiding by the measures that were introduced by the Government from midnight last night in order to keep yourself, your family and your community safe from the spread of the coronavirus”

irishtimes Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:25:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It is critical that we give drivers as well as operators of commercial vehicles peace of mind in relation to the status of their licence, learner permit, NCT certificate or certificate of roadworthiness, especially if it has expired or is likely to expire during the period of the Covid19 health crisis,”

thejournal Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “We cannot afford to put any more pressure on our hospitals and healthcare professionals at this time. Just as it is our national duty to tackle the pandemic, it is also our national duty to stay safe, keep others safe on the roads and not add to the workload of our health care system”

irishtimes Saturday, March 28, 2020 4:38:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "He rang me some time around that evening,"

herald-ie Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross replied : "I said, 'Thank you for telling me',"

herald-ie Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Businesses in the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sectors have gone from concern to alarm to panic,”

irishexaminer Friday, March 13, 2020 9:46:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross stated : "at a meeting with Minister Paschal Donohoe, we have sought the introduction of immediate measures to stabilise cash flow, liquidity and working capital for the businesses in our sector. We must minimise business closures and job losses and the best chance of achieving that is to minimise cash outflows from the businesses. This includes making significant reductions to VAT, local rates, water charges and other outgoings”. Comparisons were drawn between the agriculture sector and the Foot and Mouth disease in 2001, to what Covid-19 represents for the hospitality sector in 2020. Minister Brendan Griffin said “COVID-19 for the Tourism industry is what ‘Foot and Mouth’ disease was for the Agriculture sector in 2001"

dundalkdemocrat Friday, March 13, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross stated : "at a meeting with Minister Paschal Donohoe, we have sought the introduction of immediate measures to stabilise cash flow, liquidity and working capital for the businesses in our sector. We must minimise business closures and job losses and the best chance of achieving that is to minimise cash outflows from the businesses. This includes making significant reductions to VAT, local rates, water charges and other outgoings”. Comparisons were drawn between the agriculture sector and the Foot and Mouth disease in 2001, to what Covid-19 represents for the hospitality sector in 2020. Minister Brendan Griffin said “COVID-19 for the Tourism industry is what ‘Foot and Mouth’ disease was for the Agriculture sector in 2001"

offalyexpress Friday, March 13, 2020 1:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Our three-year-old daughter wants to know if her daddy is coming back. She wants to know when he is coming home,” “Why did he leave and 'will he stay dead forever mummy?'. Those are the questions I suffer through daily”

yahoo-au Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It is a decision which I won’t make and the government as a whole won’t make. Politicians won’t make it. It will be a health decision. We will take their advice,” “I can see both sides of the story and I am very glad I don’t have to make that decision because I don’t have the expertise but if the Department of Health say it should not take place, it won’t take place”

irishtimes Monday, March 9, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It would be absolutely crazy for us if the chief medical officer said, ‘don’t do it,’ and we did it,”

irishtimes Monday, March 9, 2020 12:44:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I just think DAA has had its way for a long time, it’s been the same monopoly since the foundation of the state and it has behaved like a state monopoly. It would be very good for the consumer, the passengers, for the airlines,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “I want to tell bad things about myself as well,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “That was a massive failure on our part – on the part of government – and I think people looked around and said, ‘who’s going to sort it’. They had absolutely no confidence in Fianna Fáil sorting it. They didn’t see them as a viable option to solve it,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I think there was an insensitivity to how important it was. That’s one of the problems that we had, was that this was a government, it wasn’t exactly out of touch, but it had an outlook which was somewhat concentrated, to some extent, on its own vanguard, on its own supporters, rather than those who were not reaping the benefits.,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “we’ve got the economy right. Aren’t we brilliant. And we’ve got Brexit right. Aren’t we brilliant. This is a really good government,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I wanted to change the board and I also wanted to see the funding cut. I wanted to see directors changed. That wasn’t agreed to at all. I was a minority of one in the cabinet and I was concerned about the commitment to change in what was cruel industry, what I called subsidised cruelty,” “That certainly raised the hackles of Fine Gael,”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “there is a case for copper fastening the independence of the AG from the government”

thejournal Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The speeding legislation is necessary, but I think the road safety legislation is in peril. The reaction to the speed legislation was knee-jerk and somewhat similar to the drink-driving,” “Every time there’s a piece of road safety legislation, the usual suspects seem to come up. I mean, it’s absolutely no secret that there was not unanimous approval in the Cabinet for the drink-driving [law], but it got through, it got through narrowly,”

thejournal Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “If they can temper there more extravagant demands, and stick to the really worthy causes which they do champion, which is climate change, they’ll be a force for good. But I’m not confident they’ll do that, they haven’t got the discipline, and their record last time doesn’t give you a confidence. But I wish them well,”

thejournal Wednesday, March 4, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I think that the right decision was made. I think the IRFU felt they deserved more consultation about it and perhaps they should have been consulted more closely. It was a very difficult decision for them to make and they are losing €5 million”

thejournal Tuesday, March 3, 2020 3:58:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross told : “The IRFU [Irish Rugby Football Union] has already said that they will take advice from the Government,”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I suppose if they’re coming from those areas we would be taking the same precautions but it’s difficult to know,” “It is fragile at the moment because obviously it could get much worse, in which case we would have to take more dramatic measures”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “But we’re certainly not going encourage measures that are going to heighten the risk,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:11:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Hard decisions will have to be looked at and will have to be made,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:11:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross told : “The IRFU [Irish Rugby Football Union] has already said that they will take advice from the Government,”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “I suppose if they’re coming from those areas we would be taking the same precautions but it’s difficult to know,” “It is fragile at the moment because obviously it could get much worse, in which case we would have to take more dramatic measures”

irishtimes Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “But you can’t stop them coming — that would be absolutely wrong,” “We are keeping the border open. We are not going that far”

therepublic Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:57:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “But we’re certainly not going encourage measures that are going to heighten the risk,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Hard decisions will have to be looked at and will have to be made,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “It’s a very difficult situation for everybody but of course health is the most important issue at stake here. We have managed so far to avoid it in Ireland. It’s breaking out in different places every day. We have to do everything we can to ensure it doesn’t come here and it doesn’t spread here,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : “But we’re certainly not going encourage measures that are going to heighten the risk,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Hard decisions will have to be looked at and will have to be made,”

thejournal Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “The work force should be protected. We are determined there will be no compulsory redundancies. "The workforce should be assured that their jobs are not in jeopardy. The earlier redundancy scheme which was suggested in earlier meetings is off the table. "The particular emphasis should be put on the low to middle income earners who should not feel that their jobs are in any way under threat”

irishmirror Friday, January 31, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Today marks a new milestone and a new dawn for Irish football. We have had very dark days in recent times. Some days I thought we would never get to where we are now”

irishtimes Friday, January 31, 2020 3:51:00 AM EAT

Shane Ross said : "The work force should be protected. We've had discussions with their reps and we are determined there will be no compulsory redundancies,"

independent-ie Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:02:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross added : "We will restore Sport Ireland funding for football development programmes of €2.9 million annually, doubling this amount to €5.8 million each year from 2020 to 2023. €800,000 of that funding will support programmes that underpin the development of the men’s and women’s national leagues"

independent-ie Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:02:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Of course there are many reforms still to come. Crucially, the financial assistance we announce today is absolutely conditional on these reforms being implemented. This is not a bail-out by any standard. ”

carlow-nationalist Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross said : “Of course there are many reforms still to come. Crucially, the financial assistance we announce today is absolutely conditional on these reforms being implemented. This is not a bail-out by any standard. ”

carlow-nationalist Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:21:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross dit : "Si le chiffre descend jusqu'à 12,5% dans le Royaume-Uni, cela serait une menace pour nous et nous devrons prendre les mesures pour nous adapter en conséquence"

humanite Monday, July 4, 2016 6:01:00 PM EAT

Shane Ross dit : "Si le chiffre descend jusqu'à 12,5% dans le Royaume-Uni, cela serait une menace pour nous et nous devrons prendre les mesures pour nous adapter en conséquence"

capital-FR Monday, July 4, 2016 4:37:00 PM EAT