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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 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 (11 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 independent Transport Regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 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 obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Irish driver licensing law operates within EU law and is intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are all set out at EU level. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is committed to providing all appropriate and necessary supports to facilitate breastfeeding breaks for staff in the workplace. Such supports include access to suitable accommodation facilities and flexibility around their start and end of work times each day. Each of the offices of my Department has a private room which can accommodate for breastfeeding and expressing milk in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing system is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178, 180 and 181 together. I propose to take Question N.o.’s 178, 180 and 181 together.Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices is having on households. This is why a €2.4 billion package of supports was implemented during 2022, and a package of once off measures worth...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices is having on households and throughout 2022 introduced a €2.4 billion package of supports and as part of Budget 2023 has introduced a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion. This includes a new Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme through which €550.47 (exclusive of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The review of the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), carried out by Mr Conleth Bradley SC, under Section 18 of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010, has been completed and the associated report has been received in the Department. Following consideration with my officials, the report and the findings and recommendations made therein were communicated to the Chair of the Board on 26 September....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The new solid fuel regulations will come into force on 31 October this year and will introduce minimum quality standards that will apply to all solid fuels distributed throughout the State. This will ensure that the most polluting can no longer be made available on the Irish market and will assist the public in transitioning to less polluting alternatives.New regulations on the use of solid...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The administration and management of applications under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) schemes are an operational matter for the SEAI. As Minister, I have no function with regard to individual grant applications. The SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with SEAI’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 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 obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Judicial Reviews (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (13 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 (13 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 independent Transport Regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project. Noting the above position,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (13 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that Hazelhatch Bridge is classified as a protected structure in South Dublin County Council’s register and thus any material change to the bridge itself would be very difficult to obtain. The Greenway works are ongoing and it is not considered appropriate to delay these as the road-widening solution has yet to be agreed. I understand that Route W6 is planned to start...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Oct 2022)

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, the planning, design and construction, including noise mitigation measures, for 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: Bus Services (13 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...