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

Eamon Ryan: On the 25th of June, Government announced changes to the existing public transport social distancing restrictions. It has been agreed to move from 2 metres social distancing on public transport to 50% capacity. This will help to underpin public transport during these unprecedented times for the sector, with a view to safeguarding public transport capacity in Phases 3 and 4 of the of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (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.  As the SCP is always oversubscribed, priority is given to facilities and equipment that focus on increasing participation in sport. The...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has maintained regular contact with key aviation stakeholders since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. 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.   The Government has brought...

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

Eamon Ryan: The School Transport Scheme comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Education.  Bus services outside that scheme are part of the overall public transport sector. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with public transport operators (both public and private) who are implementing public health advice in relation to issues such as cleaning regimes...

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

Eamon Ryan: The minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for driving a power-driven vehicle are set out in Directive 2006/126/EC on driving licences therefore the criteria are set at EU level.  An application by a person for a driving licence or learner permit must be accompanied by a report by a registered medical practitioner if the applicant is suffering from any illness or...

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 service but could only complete a partial inspection due to the vehicle lift issue are...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the CRR for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

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 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 within ten...

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

Eamon Ryan: Due to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, Regulations to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit, were put in place.  Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity extended by 4 months. The resumption of...

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

Eamon Ryan: The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters for the transport operators, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Eamon Ryan: Firstly I would like to advise that officials in my Department are engaging directly with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland on a regular basis. On the 25th of June the Government approved temporary funding supports, in accordance with EU and national legislation, for the licensed bus sector. Licensed operators provide...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (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...

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

Eamon Ryan: Due to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, regulations to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit, were put in place.  Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity extended by 4 months. The resumption of...

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

Eamon Ryan: On 19 June, legal provisions were introduced to provide State backing for a new, temporary form of voucher called a Refund Credit Note, which can be issued by Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators to their customers where a booking has been cancelled due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. Whilst consumers are entitled to a full cash refund under the Package Travel Directive in...

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.  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: There are no provisions under Road Traffic law in relation to permission for driving instructors to work.  The Road Safety Authority (RSA), which has oversight of the sector, did advise Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) to protect themselves, their families and communities by following the official Government and HSE guidelines on hygiene and social distancing.  In...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 721 and 726 together. As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of flight cancellations . However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. I understand, however,...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 722 and 732 together. The resumption of car driver testing raises particular problems in terms of compliance with the Protocol and in particular social distancing rules, as it requires the driver tester and the candidate to be within a two metre distance continuously for a period in excess of 20 minutes, in a very confined space which is not in itself a...

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

Eamon Ryan: On 22 June the Road Safety Authority issued letters to all Approved Driving Instuctors, advising them of the plans for resuming driver testing services. The letter included the protocols to be observed in driver testing, with a view to Driving Schools reopening their businesses on or after 29 June, in accordance with the Government's acceleration of Phase 3...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority has operational responsibility for the driver licensing service, and will respond directly on this matter. Please contact my office if a response has not been received within 10 working days.