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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware the Infrastructure Manager Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure, including the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line. This is the second year of the five year IMMAC programme, as approved by Government in 2020, and over the five years of the programme over €1billion in Exchequer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2021)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including Light Rail. Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have fowarded your query to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2021)

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 operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of these services in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the issue rAs the 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 public transport network. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)

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 operation of public transport. The continued operation of public transport services has been a priority throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Public transport operators have been advised of, and are following, public health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 191, 197, 199 and 200 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (2 Nov 2021)

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. As explained to the Deputy in Parliamentary Questions Nos. 243 and 244, the issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the individual transport operators,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (2 Nov 2021)

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 issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the individual transport operators and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department, in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland), is undertaking a Strategic Rail Reviewwhich will inform the development of inter-urban and inter-regional rail on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. Following the appointment of Arup, work on the Reviewhas commenced. A consultation process is included in the scope...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing 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. It will be important that any proposed Greenway has the support of the relevant Local Authority as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: While I acknowledge the very valuable contribution made by volunteer services, I do not intend at this time to extend scarce and valuable bus lane access to additional users without careful consideration of the impacts, including the potential for delays to buses and emergency services who currently have such access, and consultation with those affected, including such services, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 208 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing 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 construction and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 201 to 204, inclusive, together. The SEAI grant scheme aims to encourage behavioral change and support the Government’s commitment to achieving a 51% reduction in transport emissions by 2030. I am conscious of the need to assist people living in rural Ireland to transition to electric vehicles and my Department is examining options on how...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Nov 2021)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A national charging infrastructure strategy is due for publication early next year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Nov 2021)

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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally in conjunction with the relevant transport operators....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Generation (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The primary function of our state ports is to facilitate maritime transport which is the most important means of connecting Ireland to international markets, accounting for more than 90% of Ireland’s international trade, in volume terms. At the same time, it is recognised that there is a pressing need for Ireland to have the port capacity in place to exploit the opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government’s policy regarding the increased usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is primarily driven by the Climate Action Plan which sets a target of 936,000 EVs by 2030. Home charging is considered the primary method of charging for the majority of EVs in Ireland and is a convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly means of charging, especially when using night rate...