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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: MetroLink will be a fully segregated and mostly underground new railway line between Swords and Dublin City Centre. MetroLink will serve 15 stations on opening, including Glasnevin station. An Oral Hearing for the planning application for the project is currently ongoing. Dependent on the outcome of the planning process, construction of MetroLink is earmarked to commence over the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Mar 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: Greenways Provision (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways was developed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Department of Transport in 2021 and includes information on the planning, design and construction of Greenways as well as an overview of the public consultation processes involved. The Code is relevant to Greenway projects falling under the remit of TII, which are known as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (20 Mar 2024)

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. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The property affairs of CIÉ are matters for the CIÉ Board in accordance with the provisions of the Transport Acts 1950 and 1964. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (20 Mar 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, including the public bike schemes. Therefore, matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (20 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, an Oral Hearing in relation to the planning application for MetroLink commenced on February 19th and is scheduled to run until March 28th. Dependent on the outcome of the planning process, construction of MetroLink is earmarked to commence over the coming years with a view to operation by the mid-2030s. The final budget for MetroLink will not be set until after...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Private Partnerships (20 Mar 2024)

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: Road Safety (20 Mar 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 (20 Mar 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: Bus Services (20 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. 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 provision of public transport infrastructure as well as the provision of an accessible, integrated public transport system for all users. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I wish thank the Deputy for her question, which raises the important matter of road safety. A major priority in the National Development Plan is to maintain the quality and safety of the existing national road network. TII periodically carries out a collision analysis of the entire national road network, as required by TII guidelines, as well as pro-active safety inspections. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 123 together. The Deputy will be aware that the National Transport Authority, or NTA, in conjunction with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, is currently developing the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. The new strategy will provide a long-term strategic planning framework for the delivery of transport and the integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I am absolutely aware of the views expressed by some members of the disability community regarding the issue of island bus stops. The NTA has advised my Department of the challenges posed by the interaction between buses, cyclists, and pedestrians at bus stops. This interaction is particularly pronounced when pedestrians navigate from the footpath onto the bus, and vice versa. Either...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the ongoing public transport service issues in Cork City, and the negative impact that they are having on the travelling public. Further, the National Transport Authority have advised that they are specifically aware of the punctuality and reliability issues in Cork City and that they are working closely with Bus Éireann to address these. I am further advised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Mar 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The All-Island Strategic Rail Review, being undertaken by my Department in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland to 2050, in line with net zero carbon emissions targets. I expect that a final report, taking account of the comments received during the recent Strategic Environmental...