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

Eamon Ryan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.  A flexible approach to allowing grantees sufficient time to  drawdown their grants has always been adopted.  Grantees are given a minimum of 2 years...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 682 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank both public and commercial operators...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  Rosslare Europort is operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann.  As such, the issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that neither the former Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, nor the former Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin TD, have had any meetings or video calls with Sport Ireland in the last six months in relation to this organisation’s governance or with the organisation itself.

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

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to be able to remind the Deputy that the NCT, NDLS, and driver theory test all resumed service on a phased basis as of 8 June.  The NCT is undergoing a phased reopening after the recent CoVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis.  15 NCTS centres reopened on June 8th, with the remaining centres opening in phases in line with the Government's Roadmap.  It is anticipated...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am acutely aware how critical the work of the supply chain is during the COVID-19 pandemic and that every element of it is a vital link in ensuring a continuous flow of essential goods.  However, the issue you have raised regarding Certificates of Fitness to Resume Work  following periods of absence is an employee relations matter and not a...

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

Eamon Ryan: Applicants over 70 years may be able to avail of the online service to renew their driving licence, if they have a Public Service Card. The Road Safety Authority continues to work on expanding the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types.  Further information is available at and

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 689 and 690 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including regulatory measures in response to the present COVID-19 pandemic, 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to be able to inform the Deputy that driver testing for trucks, buses and motorbikes resumed yesterday.  It is planned that tests for cars, minibuses and vans will resume on a phased basis during this Phase before July 20. Final dates for resumption of car tests remain under discussion and are dependent on continued positive progression of the country against the overall...

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

Eamon Ryan: A funding package of up to €70 million was announced on Friday 19th June to support the sport sector, which has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding package includes; - Funding of up to €40m for the three main field sports organisations – the FAI, the GAA and the IRFU.   - a Resilience Fund of up to €10m to support the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The additional funding package of up to €70 million which was announced on 19 June for the sports sector includes an amount of up to €40 million to support the three main field sports organisations, i.e. the GAA, the IRFU and the FAI.   It is not possible at this stage to provide a further breakdown of the €40 million funding for the main field...

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 operation and upgrading 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: Roads Maintenance (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. As the Deputy may be aware, the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the maintenance and renewal of our railway infrastructure.  Such funding is provided to the Infrastructure Manager division of Iarnród...

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

Eamon Ryan: Last week, the RSA updated Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) in relation to their plans for resuming driver testing services in line with the revised Government Roadmap for Reopening, including a series of Frequently Asked Questions for ADIs and also details of the protocols being followed for driving tests.   However, it must be noted that, as a...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 697 and 698 together. The aviation industry is one of the most affected by the global pandemic. All airlines have seen severe depletion of revenue and are facing various degrees of financial challenge. My Department continues to engage regularly with airlines, airports, regulators and all relevant stakeholders during the COVID-19 Pandemic with...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 to 701, inclusive, together. A funding package of up to €70 million was announced on Friday 19th June to support the sport sector, which has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding package is broken down as follows: - Funding of up to €40m for the three main field sports organisations – the FAI, the GAA and...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, 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 the relevant bus operators 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 within...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including regulatory measures in response to the present COVID-19 pandemic, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  I am aware that the NTA has made arrangements with the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) to put a priority system...