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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to National and Regional Greenways. My Department allocated c. €3m in 2024 to ensure the completion of this project in County Louth. At the end of August 2024, approximately €1m has been drawn down, it is expected that all claims for this allocation will be submitted by Louth County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Sep 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 and construction 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: Active Travel (9 Sep 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: Departmental Staff (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. From July 2020 costs for special adviser(s) to the Minister for Transport were absorbed by the Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. From July 2020 costs for special adviser(s) to the Minister for Transport were absorbed by the Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The following table details expenses paid to ministerial advisers to the Minister(s) of State at the Department of Transport in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and to date in 2024. The table below refers to expenses only (such as for travel and subsistence) and does not refer to salary payments. Year Expenses paid to advisers to Minister(s) of State 2020 3204.15 2021 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Sep 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 and construction 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 (9 Sep 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 and the Connecting Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including Clongriffin DART station. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including through the Wicklow Capacity Enhancement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (9 Sep 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: Electric Vehicles (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years and supporting the continued transition to electric vehicles. In 2024 over €115 million has been allocated for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure. Current direct incentives include: •     A purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Sep 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 and the Connecting Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The draft Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan provides a pathway for the accelerated delivery of regional and local networks of public EV charging infrastructure in cities, towns, and villages across Ireland, and will be led by Local Authorities. ZEVI are currently engaging with Local Authorities to develop Regional Infrastructure Strategies which will identify the local need for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 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 escalator in Connolly Station is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 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 restroom facilities being properly equipped for disabled passengers onboard Irish Rail trains is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 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 retention of personal details is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 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 facilities and arrangements for disabled passengers on Irish Rail services is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 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 a disabled passenger's experience on a train service is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy, overall funding in relation to public transport, and corporate governance of transport operators including Irish Rail. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the cost of doubling the number of revenue protection officers within Iarnród Éireann is a matter for the company. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's...