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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority. Exchequer funding is intended to supplement local authorities' own resources. In February this year I was delighted to announce an Exchequer investment of €626 million in our regional and local road networks which included an increase in funding of €20 million...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (14 Dec 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is responsible for the implementation of 54 specific commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future. Significant progress has been made in all policy areas of my Department since 27 June 2020 and I believe that we are well on track to deliver on the Programme for Government commitments in all areas. I would highlight the following key...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following on from a risk-based analysis of the East-West route between Dundalk and Cavan, the Department of Transport allocated grant funding to both Cavan and Louth County Councils for the initial assessment of two possible road schemes. These road interventions seek to improve safety and journey times, as well as bringing consistency to travel speed, across sections of the East-West route....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Dec 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 decisions in relation to these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the compiling of statistics on SPSV licences, 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 questions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Dec 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. Safety and security on public transport are matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. To that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Dec 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 national provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The question Deputy Harkin put is a good one. How do we explain to the citizen faced with the ballot? It is the citizens' choice. What is the reason for voting "Yes"? In both cases, in my mind I argue that it is to support and value the family, every family. The broadening of the definition we will introduce in Article 39 is vital because a lot of families are excluded from the current...

An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I take that back. I believe it needs to be changed. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle outlined the history. In 2018 I remember the Dáil at the time said at the last minute that we would just delete the article. Several political parties advocated for that. We fundamentally disagreed and said that if we delete and do not replace, then we will not recognise the caring work that goes on in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (18 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland engages regularly with the UK Government on issues of nuclear safety and security, including in relation to the Sellafield site. It is not considered that the recent article referred to has uncovered any significant matters which would cause concern for Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating (18 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in lower income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. There are a number of home energy improvements offered as part of the Scheme. The upgrades that will be recommended for a property will depend on many factors, including age, type and condition of the property. Preliminary data from SEAI shows that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (18 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: There are no plans to establish an Ombudsman for the Post Office network. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. The operation of the post office network and the terms under which Postmasters contract with An Post is a matter between the Postmasters and An Post and any negotiations are a matter for both parties directly and I, as Minister, have no function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (18 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for the SEAI. I have asked the SEAI to respond directly to the Deputy to provide the specific data sought as soon as possible. Additionally, SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with SEAI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) Community Enabling Framework was launched in 2022. To ensure genuine community participation in the separate community category of RESS, the definition of a community-led project for the purposes of the first RESS auction included the stipulation that such projects must be at least 51% owned by a Renewable Energy Community (REC). For RESS 2, this was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Jan 2024)

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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (18 Jan 2024)

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. Following the initial phase of the Walking and Cycling Index...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 Jan 2024)

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 decisions in relation to these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Jan 2024)

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...