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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Decarbonisation of our society and economy is obviously a key policy priority for Government and transport has a significant role to play in that regard. An important part of that role is the expansion of sustainable mobility options in our major urban centres and across the country to enable people to make the switch toward more sustainable modes – active travel, bus and rail. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Deputy may wish to be aware...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department recently allocated €1.4m to co-fund the construction of the Grand Canal Greenway from 12thLock to Hazelhatch Bridge. South Dublin County Council are providing €2.1m to support this project. This work will be completed in 2022 and will enable people to walk and cycle from Inchicore to Hazel Hatch Bridge and later in 2023 as far as Sallins in County Kildare. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. As regards State funding for regional and local roads, there were major cutbacks in funding for the road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware DART+ is a multi-billion euro programme to upgrade rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and will effectively double the capacity of the network compared to today. The programme will significantly expand the electrified heavy rail commuter rail network in the GDA through expanded fleet and improved infrastructure. Planning and design has continued on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 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 light rail. As the Deputy may be aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, published in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres commenced on the 8th of June. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will reopen its network of test centres and will be permitted to conduct 25,000 driver theory tests per month. Prior to COVID-19, the RSA provided 15,000 tests per month. In light of the significant backlog of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) sets out an ambitious programme of proposed investment in the Cork rail network which will greatly benefit the city region and facilitate compact growth in the coming years. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with Iarnród Éireann to develop an implementation plan to deliver the CMATS'...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 199 together. I very much welcome the increase in freight services referred to by the Deputy and note this new service from the West to the Port of Waterford utilizes the existing rail network from the West without the need for any additional rail infrastructure. I do believe that rail can play a greater role in freight generally in Ireland and that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 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 safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Action Plan for Rural Development (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. From a policy perspective, there is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government, 'Our Shared Future', commits to making public transport and active travel better and more accessible, including in rural areas.. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I can assure the Deputy that I am fully aware of the need to improve sustainable mobility services and infrastructure in the Cork metropolitan area. As he is likely aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS),which was published last year, sets out an ambitious programme of proposed investment in sustainable mobility for the city in the coming years. The Strategy adopts the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to advise the Deputy that the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is carrying out a selection process for the position of Chairperson of the Board of Shannon Group. I understand that PAS will forward a shortlist of suitable candidates to me for consideration next month. I am conscious that this is an important and challenging time for Shannon Group and I intend to appoint a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to advise the Deputy that the Public Appointments Service (PAS) is carrying out a selection process for the position of Chairperson of the Board of Shannon Group. I understand that PAS will forward a shortlist of suitable candidates to me for consideration next month. I will make the appointment as soon as possible therafter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Jun 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 BusConnects. With regard to the Deputy's question in relation to the impact of the proposed first phase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Jun 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 safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There is widespread awareness of the acute difficulties facing the taxi industry today. Since the pandemic started the number of licenced vehicles has declined and very few people are choosing to enter the industry. In view of that reality I don’t see how a moratorium would deliver any real benefit to anyone. The Government has not exercised quantitative controls on taxi licences...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jun 2021)

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