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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cycling Facilities (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I think €287 million or quarter of a billion euro is a significant figure, especially in the context of Covid-19, given that greenways, which are part of this, were not considered essential works during the lockdown. That may have brought the figure down slightly but as the resources are allocated to local authorities in relation to active travel projects, we will see - and we will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cycling Facilities (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Absolutely. It is said by people who engage in and spearhead cycle buses that hopefully one day we will not need them and will have safe routes to school and protected infrastructure such that parents feel confident to let their children cycle to school appropriately. What is important about the safe routes to school programme is that the schools are actively involved in these solutions....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy. Providing a sustainable low-carbon transport system is a key priority for the Department. The programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reductions to 2030. Ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050 and electrification will be key to achieving that in the transport sector. EVs are the most prominent transport mitigation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy made some valid points in relation to looking at other areas. Preparations are under way to establish an office of low emissions vehicles. This office will play an important role in our transition to zero-emission vehicles and will co-ordinate measures to support the uptake of EVs and the roll-out of charge point infrastructure. In the context of rural Ireland, we spoke about...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electric Vehicles (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I agree that we must consider targeted measures based on service provision across the country. There will be people who will need a private car. The evidence is there regarding emissions reductions with electric vehicles. In particular where people have no other alternative, we must look at measures in that respect. I will not go into the grants. Deputy Duncan Smith is very well aware...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coast Guard Service (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue and giving me the opportunity to come before the House. The temporary standing down of Doolin Coast Guard unit operations is a proportionate response having regard to significant ongoing attempts by the Irish Coast Guard to address the unfortunate differences that have existed within the unit and their impact on the unit. Equally, the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Coast Guard Service (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the concerns of the Deputies. We are endeavouring to address these issues. As regards the terms of reference of the coastal advisory group, the purpose of the coastal advisory group is to provide a structured method of consultation and communication between the Irish Coast Guard and volunteer members. It recognises a key role that the volunteers play in delivering search and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. Due to the suspension of driver testing services in the initial pandemic response, along with the health protocols required since the resumption of services, services are operating below normal capacity and a significant backlog has developed. In line with the gradual reopening of services this summer, driving tests for all those who are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not provide any funding for development and maintenance of local authority owned piers or harbours. It is my understanding there has been contact between the RNLI and the relevant local authority on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 193 together. Revenue, as Ireland’s Tax and Customs administration, is responsible for controlling the importation and exportation of goods in accordance with the European Union Customs Code and relevant national legislation. This includes goods being imported through the postal system. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The South Kerry Greenway has the potential to become one of the most iconic Greenways in Europe. This Government has given an unprecedented level of support for Active Travel including Greenways, firstly in the Programme for Government and more recently in the National Development Plan. Funding is not a challenge in relation to bringing Active Travel and Greenway projects through to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Minister for Transport has 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 responsibility for local and rural transport, including the management of Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is no doubt aware the recently published National Development Plan indicates that the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area(GDA) will set out additional proposals for the development of future Luas lines to better connect communities and enable transport-led development. I can inform the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) will very shortly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The rights of persons with disabilities or reduced mobility when availing of air transport services are set out in EU Regulation 1107 of 2006. This Regulation is one of a number of interlinked legislative measures at EU level in support of air passenger rights. These measures include Regulation 261 of 2004 which establishes common rules on compensation for air passengers, and Regulation 2027...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. I would like to thank the Deputies for their questions and the opportunity to further discuss the very serious issue of anti-social behaviour on our public transport systems. As I outlined earlier to Deputy O’Rourke in response to a priority question, anti-social behaviour is a broad societal issue that we are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 151 together. As the Deputies are aware, my Department, in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, is undertaking a Strategic Rail Review. This Review, which Arup consultants have been appointed to undertake, will inform the development of inter-urban and inter-regional rail on the Island of Ireland over the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the company. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has entered into separate public transport service contracts with Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland for the provision of bus services in the Dublin area. Each of these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A new Regional Airports Programme (RAP) for the period 2021 to 2025 was published on 4 February 2021. This Programme will continue to support Ireland’s smallest airports, including Ireland West Airport, that operate scheduled services and handle fewer than 1 million annual passengers. Capital supports under this Programme are targeted at grant-aiding investments in safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Minister for Transport has 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 management and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, on 12 October 2021 the Government announced a €126m aviation funding package. It is anticipated that €90m of this package will be provided to State airports (Dublin, Shannon and Cork) in 2021. While this funding remains subject to State Aid approval, the intention is to distribute the funding to the three State airports on a pro-rata basis based on 2019...