Results 26,561-26,580 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (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), 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: Rail Network (3 Oct 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 of additional once-off train services or increased capacity is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. Ireland has committed to transitioning to a low carbon economy by 2050 and the transport sector has a significant role to play. To date, in Ireland, the transport sector is heavily dependent on imported oil. Reducing this reliance and switching to zero emission fuels and technologies will be essential to decarbonise the sector. Major...
- 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. In both the policy and funding 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...
- 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. There have been significant developments in relation to bus transport 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day-to-day operations regarding...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the SPSV driver licence tests, 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. In 2023 alone, over €22 million has been allocated to...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Reviewwill inform the development of rail on the Island of Ireland in the coming decades to 2050, in line with net zero targets in both jurisdictions. The Review is considering the potential scope for improved rail services along various existing and potential future corridors of the network, and that scope includes the potential afforded...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: As advised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in their release “Cyber Security Guidance on Generative AI for Public Sector Bodies” published on 1 June 2023, staff in my Department are developing risk assessment frameworks and policy guidelines for staff to ensure that any use of AI tools is done in a safe and appropriate manner and on the basis of an accepted business...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (3 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: Vehicle registration data are held by Revenue and Department of Transport does not have the requested information sought by the Deputy.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Tolls (5 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: I very much support the vision for Dublin’s city centre to be a better place to live, work and visit as set out by the advocacy group referred to in the Deputy's question. That is why I fully support the vision set out by Dublin City Council in their recently published draft Dublin city centre transport plan which was developed in co-operation with the National Transport Authority,...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Tolls (5 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: There are a number of reasons I do not think it is the right strategy. We had the example of Deputy Kenny who was delayed this morning by an accident on the approaches to the M50. This road is already at full capacity. If we look at any of the statistical analysis, it is almost jammed at various sections now 24-7. In fact, we have had to introduce traffic management measures to try to...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Tolls (5 Oct 2023)
Eamon Ryan: I am proud to be the Minister who introduced the first major cut in public transport fares - 20% for everyone and 60% for those under 25 which has seen a massive increase in the number of people using public transport.