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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for the overall policy and funding of Active Travel infrastructure. The allocation of this funding to the various local authorities falls to the National Transport Authority (NTA) who are responsible for overseeing the delivery of both new projects and upgrading of existing infrastructure. Investment in both new and improved Active Travel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 issue of the number of bike spaces on trains available on each route and plans to increase the number of spaces available is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jun 2023)

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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jun 2023)

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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project. Noting the above position,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that, while previous investment in Active Travel was relatively small, a comprehensive programme of infrastructure development and behavioural change initiatives has been put in place since 2020, with €290 million allocated to the NTA's Active Travel Infrastructure Programme in 2023 alone and additional funding provided for training and behavioural change...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Transport Infrastructure Ireland is conscious of fulfilling it’s statutory obligations in this regard as well as being committed to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - a comprehensive, ambitious, long-term plan for protecting nature and reversing the degradation of ecosystems. As set out in the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways, greenway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the approving authority under the Public Spending Code, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) requires that TII funded Greenway Projects are delivered in accordance with the TII’s Project Management Guidelines (PMGs). Phase 2: Options Selection (of an 8-stage process) of the PMG ensures that a number of options are examined to determine a Preferred Option. During Phase 2 all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways, sets out that the preferred model for future Greenways is to maximise the use of lands already in State ownership where possible. It also sets out several options for project promoters to use for accessing privately-owned land for Greenways such as permissive access and land purchase. The Code of Best Practice,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: There have been no staff seconded to my department from this company over the past ten years.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The delivery of technology services to a Government Department such as ours is provided through a mix of permanent staff and a number of different technology companies. These companies provide up-to-date specialist expertise, including cyber-security expertise, where the environment, and associated risks, continue to evolve. We have procured and avail of the expertise of a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Sales (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Autogas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are alternative fuels generally derived from natural gas processing and oil-refining, or in the case of BioLPG, derived from various biomass sources. As energy products, the application of excise duty via the mineral oil tax, or supporting incentives such as for example the inclusion of LPG under accelerated capital allowances for energy-efficient...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network, including signalling and associated supporting IT systems, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 issue of the number of signalling faults recorded at Connolly station to date in 2023 is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (13 Jun 2023)

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. Further, as the matter of its property holdings is, in the first instance, a matter for CIÉ, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 Jun 2023)

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 and bus shelters. 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: Electric Vehicles (13 Jun 2023)

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. Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible, sustainable public transport network. The NTA works with the public transport operators, for example...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (13 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 issue of the number of WTE transport planners employed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in the years of 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, as raised by the Deputy, is a matter for the...