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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regulatory Impact Assessments (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In 2022, the Department of Transport put in place Regulations via Statutory Instrument 703 of 2022 to implement Article 7.3 of the European Union Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (Directive 2014/94/EU) which required that all Member States make provision for the display of comparative fuel price information at fuel stations. Many SIs are relatively minor in their scope and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), a dedicated Office which oversees and accelerates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Please see the table below with the total costs incurred by The Department of Transport from 2019 to date relating to the placing of advertisements in print media. Please note the asterisks with full list below: YEAR NAMES OF PUBLICATIONS INVOLVED COST € EX VAT 2019 Iris Oifigiuil, The Irish Times, Irish Independent, Royal Naval...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Garda Síochána (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), provides a single reference point for motor vehicles insured in Ireland. The IMID is operated by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). MIBI is responsible for the implementation and management of the IMID. Access to the IMID, and the data contained within it, by members of An Garda Siochana is a matter for the Department of Justice and MIBI.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department continues to assess a range of potential decarbonisation pathways for the Irish transport sector. In support of this, it has recently established an inter-Departmental Alternative Fuels Working Group, to coordinate action by stakeholders with policy responsibility for alternative fuels in transport (encompassing zero-emissions energy and fuel, such as hydrogen, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: While I note the concerns of the residents on this issue, matters in relation to enforcement of licences or investigations in relation to specific air pollution concerns are not under the remit of my Department. It is not clear from the details supplied if this plant is operated under an EPA licence or one granted by the local authority. Under the Air Pollution Act, 1987 the occupier of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The statutory 2018 National Adaptation Framework (NAF) sets out Ireland's climate adaptation policy. Following my Department's review of the current NAF, completed in October 2022, I approved the development of a new NAF. As required under Climate Action Plan 2024 action AD/24/1, a draft NAF was completed in December 2023, following key sectoral and stakeholder engagement. Following a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Since 2019, my Department has awarded a total of two contracts from the list of companies supplied. Both awards were made following tender processes and the details requested are set out in the table below: Company Purpose & description Contract Value (EX VAT) Total Expenditure (INC VAT) Duration Output Indecon ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. ZEVI, a dedicated Office which oversees and accelerate Ireland’s transition to zero emission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not hold information on drivers who were prosecuted for failing to surrender their licence. As this question relates to prosecutions it is a matter for the Minister for Justice.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. Anti-social behaviour is a broad societal issue to which public transport is unfortunately not immune; and those who regularly use and work within our public transport network are most directly impacted by any safety or security incidents that may occur on the network. While the safety and security of both public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be sent directly to the Deputy's private office within business 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authorities (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, the primary responsibility for management and enforcement responses to litter pollution lies with local authorities. It is a matter for each local authority to determine the most appropriate public awareness, enforcement, and clean-up actions in relation to litter taking account of local circumstances and priorities. My Department provides financial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the number of employees within my Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations is zero. I have requested that the bodies under the aegis of my Department respond to the Deputy’s question directly.