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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As mentioned previously, having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles and home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper for the consumer as well as assisting in the overall management of the national grid. Over 80% of charging is expected to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (30 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. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jan 2024)

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: National Transport Authority (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA) oversees the provision of public transport services (bus, rail, tram) and taxi services in Ireland. In addition to promoting active travel and car sharing. The NTA's Customer Charter describes the Authority's commitments to public transport customers (Customer charter - National Transport). While the Authority's Customer Action plan describes how they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the train station at Farranfore, Co Kerry, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (30 Jan 2024)

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: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The schedule for Garda drivers in my Department is outlined below. Name of Division No. of Civilian Drivers No. of Garda Drivers Work Patterns No. of Hours worked by Civilian Drivers No. of Hours worked by Garda Drivers No. of Drivers assigned to Min /MoS Minister of State office 0 2 Week...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the punctuality of Iarnród Éireann services is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (31 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: A national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is being introduced to encourage more people to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium cans and to ensure we meet our ambitious EU targets for the recycling of those containers under EU Single Use Plastics and Packaging legislation. DRS will primarily operate on a return-to-retail model, where consumers bring empty containers back to a retailer to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (31 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) was approved by Government on 21 December 2021, to support Ireland’s ambitious targets for micro-generation installations, under the Climate Action Plan 21. The MSS provides supports to both domestic and non-domestic applicants, in the form of grants for Solar PV installations, which are available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (31 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Local government has a key role to play in implementing measures to meet Ireland’s national climate targets. A key reason for Local Authorities responding to climate change is their proximity to citizens and the opportunity to take more of a place-based approach. They are well-placed to respond to climate change and build momentum as the closest connection that citizens and local...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (31 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 138 of 18 January 2024 in connection with the first auction under the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS). Under RESS 1, the definition of a community-led project included the stipulation that such projects must be at least 51% owned by a Renewable Energy Community. Two community projects meeting this definition have received €40,000 each in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (31 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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (31 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (31 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally. Infrastructure is provided in accordance with all relevant design standards and guidelines,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (31 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. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: BusConnects is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, providing better bus services, not only in Dublin but also in Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick. It is the largest investment in the bus system in the history of the State, and is managed by the National Transport Authority, NTA. In Dublin, the major infrastructure element of BusConnects comprises 12 core bus...