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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 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 the provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My special advisor in my capacity as The Minister of Transport is John McDonald. He may be contacted at John.McDonald@transport.gov.ie. Minister of State Jack Chamber's special advisor is Shane Smyth. He may be contacted at Shane.Smyth@transport.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. Separately, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle age limits for SPSVs, 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 have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Since August last year, a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently 18 agencies under the aegis of the Department of Transport which will provide the department with Annual Reports and Financial Statements for 2022, 11 commercial and 7 non-commercial. Information as requested by the Deputy is summarised in tabular form below. Commercial Bodies Date received by department Name Annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing and wheelchair accessible vehicle grants, 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 and accordingly, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 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 maintenance of the public transport network. The issue of the cost and the volume of weed-killer sprayed along rail tracks is a matter for Iarnród Éireann as the Infrastructure Manager, and I have therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 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 operations of public transport. The issue raised by the Deputy regarding the status of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann Galway to Dublin rail services is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Western Rail Corridor is being considered as part of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review which I announced in 2021 in partnership with the Minister for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The need for Ireland to develop a more strategic framework for investment in our rail network was previously noted by JASPERS, an agency of the European Investment Bank. This Review is the first such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (11 Jul 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 Traffic Accidents (11 Jul 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 Network (11 Jul 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: Public Transport (11 Jul 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 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 direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is in place to support the greening of the SPSV, or taxi, sector. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, reducing the CO2 emissions of a sector which typically has very high mileage, and also can positively influence the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by improving general perception and awareness of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport does not operate a 'Barter Account' for the provision of goods or services. I have requested that agencies under the Department's remit respond directly to the above query. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days, please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. Details regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. Noting the role of the NTA in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together. The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. In July 2022, I launched a new dedicated Office, Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, which will oversee and accelerate Ireland’s transition to zero emission vehicles. A suite of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus...