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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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 the PSO Bus Fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 197 together. I am satisfied that the requirements of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 have been met in respect of the Irish Aviation Authority pension schemes. I understand that the 2012 Hybrid scheme is in operation administratively. I will consider Ministerial approval for that scheme when a finalised submission has been made by the company.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for an opportunity to further discuss the recent allocation of €15 million to support up to 750 taxi and hackney drivers in scrapping their older vehicles and replacing them with zero-emission capable electric alternatives. The scrappage scheme will be open to operators of older taxis and hackneys. Up to €20,000 will be made available for eligible drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, a review of sustainable mobility policy was announced last year with the publication of a range of background papers on my Department’s website, a stakeholder engagement event and a public consultation which ended in February. Since then my Department has analysed the more than 250 submissions which were received as part of that public consultation and a report...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Details of the aggregate Exchequer provision for public transport services and investment are being finalised in the context of the Revised Estimates for 2021, which will be published very shortly as part of the normal Budgetary and Estimates process. This will enable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Dec 2020)

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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Plan for Living with Covid-19 and the Government decision of 20 October both affirm that any testing model implemented for international travel should not impinge on HSE testing capacity. In light of this testing for international travel draws on resources from the private sector that are not required by the HSE. Testing is available at the three State Airports for passengers and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Statistics on passengers arriving into Ireland through State Airports are compiled on a weekly basis. Statistics on the number of arrivals into Ireland’s State Airports weekly for the dates 26thOctober – 22ndNovember 2020 inclusive are set out in the tables below.Transfer passengers are not included in the arrivals statistics for airports as Ireland is not the final destination...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including matters relating to SPSV licence renewals and vehicle suitability tests, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 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 operation and maintenance 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the financial challenges facing small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators of all ages. My Department and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have taken action throughout the pandemic. and none of the measures are restricted in any way by the age of the driver or licence holder. Operators of all ages have benefited from the NTA's waiver of late renewal fees, extension of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. State grants, where applicable, are intended to supplement the funding allocated to the maintenance and improvement of roads by local authorities from their own resources. The National Development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In line with statutory provision, I have, in my capacity as Minister for Transport, appointed four new members to the RSA Board following a selection process organised with the Public Appointments Service (PAS). The recruitment of four new members was to fill vacancies that arose following the expiry of the terms of four members of the RSA board in September and October 2019. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department routinely publishes information on external expenditure on its website including information on consultancy, accountancy, legal, project management and IT firms engaged. Information on external expenditure for 2018 and 2019 is available here: www.gov.ie/en/collection/30ae9c-expenditure-on-external-serv ices/. Details regarding expenditure on external services for the period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Negotiations (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Section 23A of the Road Traffic Act 1961 allows for the recognition of foreign driving licences for exchange purposes in Ireland. When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the UK becomes a 3rd country and the potential then exists for arrangements to be made under section 23A, similar to those made with countries like Australia and Canada. Ireland will pursue this option and my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The sustainability of IAA pension schemes is a matter, in the first instance, for the Company and the pension scheme trustees, who are required under law to comply with financial planning rules set by the Pensions Board. The IAA is a regulated State company, and a large portion of its income derives from charges applied for air traffic control services which is provides in Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. The management of the public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Advisory Committee on Small Public Service Vehicles, sometimes known as the Taxi Advisory Committee, has a statutory duty to advise the Minister and the National Transport Authority (NTA) on issues relevant to small public service vehicles (SPSVs) and their drivers. There are currently five vacancies on the Advisory Committee some of which, as the Deputy may be aware, have been carried...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is managed by my Department and delivered nationwide in partnership with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Enterprise Ireland, the 31 Local Enterprise Offices and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Scheme offers advice and peer-to-peer support and a grant of up to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Judicial Appointments (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department holds no correspondence relating to the vacancy referred to in the Question.