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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, including rail. However the operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including Clonmel Station, and the operation of additional rail services between Waterford and Galway, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Oct 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: Greenways Provision (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. As stated in the Strategy of the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways, a Dublin to Galway Greenway "has...

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

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that discussions have taken place between my Department and Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in relation to rail freight; however, no formal application for funding has been made to my Department by IÉ. Any such application will be considered by my Department in accordance with relevant Public Spending Code requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Oct 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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the proposed station at Woodbrook. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issues raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department and the National Transport Authority (NTA) are aware of the obligations on Member States and public sector organisations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). I can assure the Deputy that my Department and the NTA engage with stakeholders on an on-going basis in relation to responsibilities towards disabled people and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Oct 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 Oranmore enhancement project. 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: Bus Services (3 Oct 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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Data breaches are taken very seriously within my Department and staff are provided with training and procedures on what steps to take in the event of a possible data breach, including notifying, as soon as possible, the Department's Data Protection Officer. I have outlined the number of data breaches within the timeframe requested by the Deputy in the table below. Please note that our records...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Oct 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 light rail. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Oct 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: Pension Provisions (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. As of end December 2022, the Balance Sheet deficit for the two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (3 Oct 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), operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Government has committed significant funding to support zero and low emitting vehicles through the National Development Plan, which currently includes an allocation of almost €500 million for the period 2021-2025 and additional support from the Climate Action Fund, the Shared Island Fund and the EU Just Transition Fund. €110m has been allocated in 2023 to ensure the...

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

Eamon Ryan: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the authorities in Northern Ireland. The funding arrangements in relation to the A5 have been governed by the 2014 Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start, and under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million towards the cost of the A5 upgrade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 204 and 205 together. In March 2021, I launched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme as a response to the need to improve safety at the ‘front of school’ environment and enhance access to school grounds. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Oct 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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

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

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, is currently in the process of developing the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS). This strategy will replace the current Galway Transport Strategy. Given the NTA's role in the review of the strategy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for updated...

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