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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Household Travel Survey is produced by the NTA, details on the most recent Survey in 2022 is planned for release in Q3/Q4 2023. I have referred your Question to the NTA for response, who noted that they are still on-track for publication in Q3/Q4 of this year. The report is in its final review phase and is expected to be finished in the next 3-4 weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under Action 74 of the Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP), my Department has established a Research Network to advise on, agree and focus resources towards research priorities which provide an evidence base for implementation of the Policy, drawing on national and international best practice. The Research Network is made up of representatives from my Department, the National Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. All CEO salaries and benefits are published in the company’s Annual Report and Financial Statements in keeping with the Business and Financial Reporting requirements of the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. Following my 5 July reply to the deputy in relation to PQ 33062/23, the table attached has been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry 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. However, I can inform the Deputy that Uber has been licensed by the NTA as a dispatch operator and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 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 agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in relation to this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 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, including stations on the network, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. Noting the IÉ's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jul 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 Network (13 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 maintenance 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: Rail Network (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The maintenance, renewal and operation of the rail network and stations on the network, including the proposed station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (13 Jul 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. 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 new grants and initiatives have been launched and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (13 Jul 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 by the deputy in relation specific benefit-in-kind payments within Bus Éireann is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (13 Jul 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 issues raised by the deputy is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following my 5 July reply in relation to PQ 33062/23, information on The Shannon Airport Group as requested by the deputy is outlined below. Benefit in Kind The payment of benefit in kind for vehicle and health insurance is a matter for the employee. The CEO of The Shannon Airport Group discharges benefit in kind personally. Health Insurance In reference to the request for clarification on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department facilitates internships for 3rdlevel students, upon request from third level institutes. In 2022 my Department launched a Transition Year Program. The aim of the programme is to engage and educate students about the workings of the Irish Civil Service, allowing them to gain valuable insights into the various career opportunities, roles and functions within the service and our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following my 5 July reply in relation to PQ 33062/23, information on IAA and IANS as requested by the deputy is outlined below. IAA reply Covid deductions In 2021, in response to COVID-19, staff salaries above a certain threshold were reduced. In response to a recommendation of the Internal Disputes Resolution Board, and approved by the AirNav Ireland Board, a lump sum payment, equivalent to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following my 5 July reply in relation to PQ 33062/23, information on the daa as requested by the deputy is outlined below. Other’ payment This related to payment of c.26 days annual leave (6 days carried forward from 2021 and 20 days for 2022). The majority of the balance was accrued during 2022 when the CEO was unable to take leave given the challenges being faced by the business at...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Fuels (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has responsibility for the obligation on suppliers of road transport fuel to include a certain percentage renewable transport fuel in that supply, including HVO used in road transport. Supporting the supply of renewable energy in transport, the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2023-2025 published by the Department of Transport sets out the pathway to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Digital Connectivity Strategy for Ireland has set a target that all premises in the State will have access to gigabit broadband by 2028. This will be achieved through a combination of commercial investments and through the State investment in National Broadband Ireland (NBI). Commercial operators’ fibre rollouts are progressing at pace. Open eir have already passed over 1 million...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Separate codes of practice are required for the operation of CCTV schemes under both the Litter Pollution Act and the Waste Management Act, while a further Code of Practice is required for the use of "mobile recording devices" (e.g. bodycams etc) under the Waste Management Act. DPIAs must also be carried out as part of this process. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The area referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the National Broadband Plan High-Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by National Broadband Ireland as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do...