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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions. This should help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (3 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. In addition, I would like to advise that the NTA also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The funding allocation for B5 Public Transport Investment for 2023 is €876.5m and is available to view on gov.ie - The Revised Estimates Volumes for the Public Service (www.gov.ie). Capital funding in 2023 is allocated to the following programmes: accessibility retrofit programme; bus programme; heavy rail investment; infrastructure manager multi-annual contract (heavy rail);...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (3 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is set out in the following table. Date Organisation 19/03/2021 Deputy Duffy & IALPA (Irish Air Line Pilots Association) 22/04/2021 Ryanair regarding hotel quarantine 23/04/2021 Aer Lingus regarding hotel quarantine 18/05/2021 Aer Lingus ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (3 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is engaged with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to the formal drafting of the Railway Safety (Amendment) Bill and the objective is to have the Bill published and progressed this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (3 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (3 May 2023)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (3 May 2023)

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. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (3 May 2023)

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 am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (3 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: According to CSO Aviation Statistics, the following figures show the number of passengers travelling from Ireland to the UK through the 5 main Irish airports by year (Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Kerry, Knock). Year Air Passengers 2020 1,553,200 2021 1,359,500 2022 5,134,000 These aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 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 issue raised in relation to the TFI App is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus.  Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Information and Communications Technology (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department requires all applications to be used in line with Departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with GDPR. My Department has restricted access to the application referred to in the Question pending a risk assessment of its use and therefore does not use the application to conduct its business. My Department continues to work closely with experts in the National...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Reviews (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested in the Question is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In July 2022, I approved an application from Deposit Return Scheme Ireland CLG (trading as Re-turn) to act as the approved body for Ireland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) under the Separate Collection (Deposit Return Scheme) Regulations 2021. Re-turn are responsible for all operational matters relating to DRS and, following the launch of the Scheme in November last year, have been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Any queries with respect to planning policy are a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) produces biogas which can be captured and used for renewable energy, and my Department has developed a number of schemes and initiatives designed to increase the energy generated from renewable sources, whilst also reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) currently has 52 WTE staff working across various technical and non-technical roles. The NCSC has sanction to increase to 62 staff by the end of 2023 with recruitment processes underway through the Public Appointments Service to fill these posts.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low-income households vulnerable to energy poverty. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide upgrades to those living in, or at risk of, energy poverty. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to...