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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (5 Nov 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 park and ride facilities. 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: Cycling Facilities (5 Nov 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: Electric Vehicles (5 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the 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 and will remain the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The maintenance of train stations, including the ones referred to by the Deputy, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of the Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Nov 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: Electric Vehicles (5 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: SEAI’s Triple E Register is a list of products approved as being energy efficient. It should be noted that for equipment to be placed on the Triple E Register, the manufacturer of the equipment itself must submit an application to the SEAI on behalf of said equipment. The application is then reviewed and, if successful, approved and placed on the register. The Triple E register is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (5 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The EV Home Charger Grant is a government funded support scheme assisting residents and homeowners to install an electric vehicle charge point on their property. While funding for this grant scheme is provided by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland within the Department of Transport, it is operated and administered by the SEAI. The Department of Transport has no role in decisions made on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Equipment (5 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Our records show the number of phones issued as follows: In 2022, there were 34 In 2023, there were 71 In 2024, there were 112 to date. The total cost of phone bills over this timeframe is €348,803.41. The total cost of handsets over this period will take longer to obtain and is not currently available within the response time of this PQ. I will write to the Deputy with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (5 Nov 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 is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 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 is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste management (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans is one of the most positive consumer behaviour initiatives to happen in this country for decades. So far, over 680 million containers have been returned and €117 million in deposits has been refunded to consumers. The major milestone of half a billion containers was reached in mid-September and in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 Nov 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: Transport Policy (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan sets out a decarbonisation pathway to achieve a 50% reduction in transport emissions by 2030, in a manner that is consistent with our sectoral emissions ceiling. Ireland has ambitious targets under the Climate Action Plan to shift 30% of the private vehicle fleet to electric, reduce the total vehicle kilometres travelled (from all vehicle types including diesel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including track relaying, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. The Infrastructure Managers Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides a multi-annual investment programme to protect our national railway system by funding maintenance and safety projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Nov 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. Of these grants, the vast majority (approximately 90%) are targeted at the maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, facilities in train stations in County Kildare. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the reopening of any train stations. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme. The Preliminary Business Case for the whole DART+ programme was approved by Cabinet at Decision Gate 1 of the Public Spending Code in December 2021. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Nov 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 by the Deputy are a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 Nov 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is strongly committed to improving public transport services in rural areas and to piloting new transport initiatives for people of all ages and abilities living there. The key objectives for Local Link include continuing to address rural social exclusion and the integration of Local Link with other public transport services. I am pleased to say that this Government has...