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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). All applications for a driving licence must be made through the NDLS. The Department of Transport cannot schedule such appointments. The RSA is continuing work to expand the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types to enable accessibility on-line...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that officials in my Department have not engaged with the employee unions at Shannon Heritage sites and no such engagement has been requested nor is it currently planned. Industrial relations matters are for the Company and trade unions concerned with the assistance, where appropriate, of the industrial relations institutions of the State.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for her questions on Shannon Heritage sites and Shannon Group. In terms of supports for particular Shannon Heritage sites, I refer the Deputy to my reply of 7 October 2020 last (29234/20). Since then, Budget 2021 reflected this Government’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As I explained to the Deputy in my reply to her Question No. 54 (ref 29647) on 13 October 2020, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. As I am sure you are aware, the Theory Test service was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on individual theory test centres are an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. 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 light rail. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). All applications for a driving licence, including a licence exchange, must be made through the NDLS. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) , through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), is working to expand the current online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am aware that many schoolchildren, particularly in urban areas, use public transport to travel to and from school. Public transport is provided on an open basis for all members of the public, and its availability does not distinguish between schoolchildren, students, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 280 together. The 1944 Chicago Convention is the main treaty governing international civil aviation. Article 35 of this Convention relates to the carriage of munitions of war in the sovereign territory of a State. This is implemented in Irish law in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department commissioned the Five Cities Demand Management Studyin late 2019, pursuant to Action 81 of the Climate Action Plan2019. The purpose of the Study is to identify transport demand drivers in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway, and to assess the impact and suitability of an array of different demand management measures for each city. The Study focuses on addressing four...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As a temporary measure, given the situation with Covid19, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), through its licensing service the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), has expanded the postal renewal option to those over 70 who renew their licence every three years. Previously only those aged 70 and over who renew their licence on a yearly basis were invited to renew it by post. All those 70...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that planning is underway in the Road Safety Authority, as the body which the Oireachtas has made responsible for driver testing under the Road Safety Authority Act, to examine whether theory tests can be taken online remotely. However, this planning is at a very early stage and is unlikely to come on stream in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The estimated full year cost of recruiting three additional engineer & ship surveyors for my Department is €222,037.76 The breakdown of costs is set out in tabular form, below. Engineer & Ship Surveyor Salary, point 1 (PPC) €66,379.00 EPRSI @11.5% €7,633.59 Full Year Cost for 1 post ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government recognises that the trading environment for self-employed individuals remains difficult. Accordingly the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will continue until 1 April 2021. Self-employed recipients, including SPSV drivers, can earn up to €480 per month while still receiving the payment. Furthermore, individuals exiting that payment may avail of the COVID-19 Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (10 Nov 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 management 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: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Regulations introduced on the 21st October by my colleague, the Minister for Health, define the provision of driving instruction as an essential service. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. The Road Safety Authority requires that an individual must...