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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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 decisions regarding the routes of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Development Plan sets out the strategic investment priorities for each National Strategic Outcome and within each National Strategic Outcome for each relevant sector. Updates in relation to the progress of individual projects and programmes can be found at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Investment Projects and Programme Tracker available at the link below. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 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 DART stations with CCTV-monitored bicycle parking 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: Legislative Measures (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The development of legislation of this nature, which involves the repeal of legislation which pre-dates the foundation of the State, is complex and technical and so I am unable to provide a definitive timeline for the completion of this work. This is a complex issue which spans the responsibilities of several Departments and levels of government, as well as consultations with several...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are ten positions with the Department of Transport’s Press and Communications Function. Department of Transport Press and Communications Division Press OfficeMedia RelationsSocial MediaDigital / Video Communications 5 External CommunicationsCitizen Information CampaignsWebsite AdministrationInternal CommunicationsCustomer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not have any vacant leased properties.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In March 2021, I launched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities. This will help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Budget 2023 expenditure allocation for carbon reduction and public transport is €1.53 billion, as announced on 27 September. Officials in my Department and the transport agencies are now working to agree more precise programme and project-level allocations for 2023, and these will be available in the Revised Estimates Volume before the end of the year. Once allocations are set, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 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: Bus Services (25 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 (25 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: Electric Vehicles (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. As you are aware, a draft national charging infrastructure strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025 was published for consultation in March. The draft strategy sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (25 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 management and operational aspects of public transport. The matter raised in relation to the number of vacant positions currently in Dublin Bus is an operational matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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 procurement of the Public Service Obligation bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy knows, I believe that a feasibility study for light rail in Galway is best considered within the context of the review of the Galway Transport Strategy, which will commence this year, rather than a stand-alone study. This will allow for a multi-modal perspective and integration within an overall land-use plan. The review of the strategy and the development of a new Galway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding relating to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the day-to-day operations and promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network, in both urban and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Strategic Rail Reviewis being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. It will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. The Strategic Rail Review is considering the future of the rail network with regard to the following ambitions: improving sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...