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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, on Monday 8 June 2020, in line with the commencement of Phase 2 of the Government's Roadmap for easing Covid 19 restrictions, the National Car Test (NCT) resumed on a phased basis. Members of the public who presented their vehicle for an NCT test before the suspension of the servcie but could only complete a partial inspection due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Tourism Recovery Taskforce was established on 20 May 2020. The purpose of the Taskforce is to prepare a Tourism Recovery Plan which will include a set of recommendations on how best the Irish tourism sector can adapt and recover in the changed tourism environment as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. The plan will identify priority aims, key enablers and market opportunities for the sector...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 663 together. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health emergency, the Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important and designated public transport as an “essential service” during the Covid-19 emergency, recognising the importance of keeping the system running especially for carrying...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand the Deputy is referring to the licensing of Large Public Service Vehicles.   An Garda Síochána has over-arching responsibility regarding Public Service Vehicle licensing and testing, which is carried out by the Carriage Office for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicles are both safe and suitable for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware from the reply received on 13 May 2020, Iarnród Éireann commissioned a financial and economic appraisal of a proposed reopening of Phases 2 and 3 of the Western Rail Corridor, and, in late 2019, submitted a draft copy of that appraisal to my Department.  As was signalled publicly at the time of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665 and 666 together. In accordance with Section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, it is illegal to supply a mechanically propelled vehicle to a to a person who is under the age of 16 years. Furthermore, it is illegal to supply a mechanically propelled vehicle to a person who has attained the age of 16 but is under the age of 17, other than a vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Regulation 3(5) of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations, S.I. No. 415 of 2017, determines the first NCT test due date for small public service vehicles (SPSVs). If an application is made for an SPSV licence within 90 days of the vehicle being registered with the Revenue Commissioners and if the vehicle has travelled less than 3,000 km, the NCT test due date is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licencing, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The legislation which sets out the circumstances for refunds of motor tax provides for a refund of motor tax in certain limited circumstances, where: - a vehicle has been scrapped or destroyed; - a vehicle has been permanently exported; - a vehicle has been stolen and has not been recovered by the owner; - a vehicle in respect of which a tax disc has been taken out has not been used in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, who are primarily responsible for prosecuting traffic offences. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Sports Policy was published in 2018 and provided for a new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The aim of the fund is to provide Exchequer support for larger sports capital  project where the Exchequer investment is greater than the maximum amount available under the Sports Capital Programme. The first grants under the new scheme were announced in January of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As outlined in the revised Roadmap announced by Government, driving tests and instruction may resume from this week starting 29 June.   Driving lessons are provided privately and are not a State service.  As a private company, a driving school must ensure that they can comply with the necessary public health requirements before they can reopen...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol as agreed by employer and trade union representatives. The resumption of driver testing raises particular problems...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Over the course of the Covid-19 crisis, my Department has been working closely with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to ensure public transport services continue and to plan for the provision of enhanced public transport services in line with the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. On the 25th of June, Government announced changes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, 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: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis and my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department and the relevant health authorities, on plans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol as agreed by employer and trade union representatives.  The resumption of driver testing has raised...