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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Feb 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: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (13 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: A response was issued to the Deputy by Transport Infrastructure Ireland relating to the Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway on 27th October 2023 in response to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 17th October 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (13 Feb 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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éíreann. Therefore, I have referred the question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Re-turn, the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) operator, has committed to continually review accessibility practices considering the needs of all users. This includes the early convening of a consultative group to ensure that the concerns of all parties, in particular those with accessibility challenges, are heard and addressed. I understand that Re-Turn has invited a number of disability...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan (CAP) includes a range of measures to address the use of fossil fuel in heating systems in buildings and the National Heat Study contains the detailed analysis that is informing the development of options, policies and measures to decarbonise the heating and cooling sectors to 2050. The Study considered a number of potential decarbonisation options for a wide range of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Warmer Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households and reducing the waiting times for the Warmer Homes Scheme is a top priority for my Department and the SEAI. My officials continue to work with the SEAI to maximise and accelerate the output of free energy upgrades provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flood Relief Schemes (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware I previously met with my colleague the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, to discuss the complex issues in relation to flooding in the Ballycar area. At that meeting it was proposed to reconvene meetings of a previously established steering group to continue discussions. The group was to be comprised of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Feb 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the DART+ Fleet project. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issues raised by the Deputy, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Feb 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 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: Bus Services (14 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is strongly committed to providing all citizens with reliable and realistic sustainable mobility options, and public transport plays a key role in the delivery of this goal. To support this objective, under Budget 2024, a funding package of c. €613.463m has been secured for Public Service Obligation (PSO) and Local Link services. I am keenly aware of the cost of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Feb 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: Referendum Campaigns (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department communicated, to all staff, guidance received from the Department of An Taoiseach in respect of the application of the principles of the various Court judgments relevant to the Government’s role in referendum campaigns. This was further communicated to public bodies under the aegis of my Department. It is the responsibility of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is strongly committed to providing all citizens with reliable and realistic sustainable mobility options, and public transport plays a key role in the delivery of this goal. To support this objective, under Budget 2024, a funding package of c. €613.463m has been secured for Public Service Obligation (PSO) and Local Link services. This package includes funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Feb 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 issues raised in relation to the TFI Live App are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Feb 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: Bus Éireann (14 Feb 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 matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Co-operation (14 Feb 2024)

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: Taxi Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including SPSVs licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. The NTA met the 'Taxi Coalition' recently, of which the Vintners Fédération of Ireland is a member, on various SPSV related...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (14 Feb 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...