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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Dec 2020)

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 raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Dec 2020)

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”), of which all employees of the subsidiary companies, including Irish Rail, are members. Issues in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to active travel and public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibiity for the allocation of funds at project level and works in conjunction with the relevant local authorities to deliver improved walking and cycling infrastructure across the country. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (15 Dec 2020)

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, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the planning and development of rail infrastructure. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including administration of grants for wheelchair accessible SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of theTaxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 164 and 165 together. An efficient and low emitting public transport system is a key priority of my Department, and the transition of the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) sector (which includes taxis, hackneys and limousines) to low emission vehicles has been a particular focus in recent years. This reflects the fact that, despite representing less...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166, 167 and 168 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In Budget 2021, An Taoiseach announced that the Irish Government is providing the resources to deliver on its commitment to build a shared island underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement. In this context, An Taoiseach launched the Shared Island Fund with a planned €500 million to be made available over the next five years to 2025. Funding will be allocated to Government Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the NTA. The allocations to individual companies, including Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Project Ireland 2040 (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 186 together. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) Project Tracker available at the link below provides a high level of detail in terms of individual NDP projects and is updated periodically. The NDP is due to be reviewed in 2021. Any changes to the NDP will, of course, be published and the Tracker will reflect those changes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Appointments (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for her question in relation to the appointment of a Chairperson to the Board of Shannon Group. The position of Chairperson of Shannon Group was advertised by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and the closing date for receipt of applications was 14 October last. An Assessment Panel has been convened by PAS to consider the applications received. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that two submissions on pension schemes have been made on behalf of some staff of the Irish Aviation Authority. Both of these submssions are in accordance with Section 41 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 which provides that a dispute on superannuation benefit may be submitted to the Minister for Transport for final determination by the Minister for Public Expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters. The Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection. I am advised that the Department of Social Protection has an arrangement in place with the National Transport Authority (NTA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Dec 2020)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the NTA. The allocations to individual companies, including Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (15 Dec 2020)

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 delivery of cycling infrastructure, including the allocation of funds at project level. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public and sustainable transport infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of public roads, in conjunction with TII in the case of national roads, under the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 and for the implementation of traffic management measures under Road Traffic legislation. As regards broader policy decisions the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The position remains as outlined in my response to the Deputy's PQ no. 1929/20 on the 8th December 2020. CIÉ has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government decision of 20 October affirms that any testing model implemented for international travel should not impinge on HSE testing capacity. In light of this, the State Airports have facilitated the location of private testing providers at Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports. The testing facilities in question are open to any member of the public requesting a Covid-19 test, whether...