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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The programme of works in relation to installation of solar photovoltaic panels on school buildings, as announced in the Budget, are a matter for my colleague the Minster for Education. More broadly, the public sector has a very strong track record in energy efficiency, as evidenced by achieving the ambitious 2020 target of a 33% energy efficiency improvement compared to an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: On the 22nd September I announced the extension of Government supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV panels for non-domestic buildings – aimed specifically at businesses, public organisations and community groups. The new grants are the next phase in the Government’s Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) and are administered through the Sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Transport (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, please see the number of domestic flights for work purposes taken by Ministers, Junior Ministers and Departmental staff for each of the years 2019 to 2022 inclusive, set out in tabular form. Number of domestic flights Year Minister Junior Ministers Department staff – return flights Department staff – single flights ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2022)

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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Oct 2022)

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 provision and operation of public transport.  The issues raised by the Deputy regarding the inclusion of certain services in the public consultation on enhanced timetables, the extension of the short-hop zone, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2022)

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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2022)

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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187 and 210 together. 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Oct 2022)

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 of delays on the stated commuter service is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (4 Oct 2022)

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 role in the matter, I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016.  I have no role in the matter. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 to 204, inclusive, together. 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 provision, operation and maintenance of public transport.  The issues raised by the Deputy regarding the opening and maintenance of facilities at specific train...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Port Tunnel (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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: Road Projects (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Oct 2022)

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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, €2.547bn is allocated to the Department of Transport for capital funding in 2022. Please see, set out below, the total funding for the Department in 2022 and the expenditure profile for each programme at the end of September, setting out the status of any underspends. Expenditure Area REV 2022 Expenditure YTD €000s Profile YTD...