Results 25,341-25,360 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including enforcement and compliance in the SPSV sector, 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 am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Any communications received by me or my...

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority and Exchequer funding is intended to supplement local authorities’ own resources. In February this year I announced an Exchequer investment of €626million in our regional and local roads across the State which includes an increase in funding of...

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

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority. ...

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...

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

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 operation of public transport. The safety and security of public transport passengers and staff are matters for the individual public transport companies in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. Decisions...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual projects. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, i have forwarded your query to that agency for a more detailed...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am acutely aware that the cost of electric vehicles remains an issue for many consumers and that supply chain issues globally have also proven difficult. These have been exacerbated by international events. €110m has been allocated in 2023 to ensure the continued transition to electric vehicles which includes funding for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure. This underpins the...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS), the National Transport Authority (NTA) has proposed a number of new rail stations in the Cork metropolitan region. Noting the NTA's responsibility in developing and implementing CMATS, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply in relation to the proposed stations and...

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

Eamon Ryan: Transport investment in our five cities is guided by the development of metropolitan area transport strategies, including the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) which was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2022. The strategy was prepared by the NTA in collaboration with Limerick City and County Council, Clare County Council, and...

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: Bus Services (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 such as driver recruitment. I understand that many operators in the transport sector have experienced difficulties in recruiting new drivers. These issues are found across all types of operators both public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, including matters related to timetabling and route...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved the updated Preliminary Business Case in respect of the DART+ South West project in March this year, under Decision Gate 1 of the Public Spending Code. The DART+ South West project will extend DART services from Dublin city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station, as part of the wider expansion of the DART network in the coming years. It will provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (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 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 the Rural Transport Programme...

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

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 operation and provision of public transport. While the safety and security of both public transport passengers and staff is of utmost importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport are matters...

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

Eamon Ryan: In recent years and particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, many local authorities have sought to implement certain traffic and transport related measures on roads and streets. The types of measures developed included widening of footpaths to accommodate social distancing, development of temporary cycling facilities, enhancing pedestrian movement including additional pedestrianisation,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together. Under the Climate Action Plan 2023, the Government has committed to achieving at least 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030, representing the first steps in achieving a long-term plan, set out in the Programme for Government, to take advantage of a potential of at least 30GW of floating wind post-2030. The Government’s...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Operation of Edenderry Power Plant is a matter for Board and management of Bord na Móna and not one in which I as Minster have any function. As part of its Brown to Green Strategy, Bord na Móna is now fully focused on renewable energy generation, recycling, peatlands restoration, biodiversity and the development of new low carbon enterprises. It will continue expanding its...