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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I do not have the detail on the exact starting date but am sure it is imminent. The funding has been provided. Given that the starting date is for a study rather than building works, I see no reason it should not be in the immediate future, but I will revert to the Deputy on it. I mentioned Westmeath County Council in my contribution. It is important that we frame the decision not only...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have looked at this issue and the local area in detail. The historical train station is 1 km or 2 km from the village of Killucan and there is no housing adjacent to the station. This is one of the issues the council must consider. If we do put a station, where will we put it on such a route? What are the housing plans for the area? It would be hugely beneficial if we connected the two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: It is my understanding that the Deputy is referring to a commitment in the Climate Action Plan 2023 to consider an eMobility hub model for the 5 cities, consisting of charging infrastructure for shared electric mobility solutions such as eBikes and eScooters, as well as car clubs operating EVs for short-term hire. My department, working in conjunction with the National Transport Authority,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 80 together. 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 planning, design,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In line with the Climate Action Plan 2019, the National Transport Authority established the Park and Ride Development Office in February 2020. The function of the Office is to enable the delivery of park and ride sites by the NTA across the country in collaboration with Local Authorities and transport operators, such as Iarnród Éireann. The Office provides full-time specialist...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The deployment of new carriages is a matter in the first instance for Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of certain public transport infrastructure, including the purchase of rolling stock. In relation to the Deputy’s specific query, I have been advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to inform the House that the frequency of the 101 bus service at peak times will improve very shortly. The 101 provides connectivity between Drogheda and Dublin City Centre, serving Balbriggan, Dublin Airport, N1 Business Park and Busáras. The 101 route was one part of two routes put out to tender by the National Transport Authority (NTA) last year, the other route being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In October 2019, the Government approved the purchase of 41 additional intercity rail cars to enhance passenger capacity across the rail network. Delivery of the first units purchased following this approval commenced late last year and I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Iarnród Éireann recently took delivery of the final new carriages. These new rail cars will allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

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 planning, design and construction 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 May 2023)

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 planning, design and construction 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: Cycling Facilities (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) works directly with local authorities on various walking and cycling infrastructure projects in relation to their selection, funding and delivery. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network, including the disused line from Claremorris to Collooney, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

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 planning, design and construction 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: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

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 agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including light rail. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30, 88, 127, 132 and 134 together. In October 2019, the Government approved the purchase of 41 additional intercity rail cars to enhance passenger capacity across the rail network. Delivery of the first units purchased following this approval commenced late last year and I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Iarnród Éireann recently took...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, MetroLink is a key project under the National Development Plan 2021-30. A significant milestone in the progression of the MetroLink project was cleared in July 2022, when the Government granted Decision Gate 1 approval under the Public Spending Code to the project. This decision enabled the project to move to planning application stage and on 30 September Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

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 the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

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 the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....