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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725, 734 and 735 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: International evidence is that mandatory helmet legislation acts as a major disincentive to cycling such that the net impact of the legislation on public health is significantly negative. Therefore I do not propose to introduce such legislation.

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

Eamon Ryan: Unfortunately I am not in a position to respond to the Deputy as I have not received from the Deputy the details of the facility in question

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

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

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

Eamon Ryan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. The National Development Plan 2018-2027 included a commitment to develop a National Velodrome and Badminton...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department has liaised with other Government departments and industry representative bodies, to align the economy wide COVID-19 supports and initiatives with tourism and hospitality needs.   The measures put in place by the Government to support businesses were initially focused on supporting those who have lost their jobs and in supporting businesses to remain viable...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has an established “working from home” policy or e-working policy that has been in effect since January 2015. The policy outlines the circumstances and the employees who are permitted to work from home, along with the frequency and  the environment  under which e- working can be undertaken with the approval of  the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (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: 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. A dedicated page has been set up on the Gov.ie website which gives regular updates on the...

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

Eamon Ryan: Overall responsibility for local authority policy and finance rests with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In relation to my Department's responsibilities, the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP),  provides capital funding for the construction of swimming pools. This programme is for capital purposes only however, and has...

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

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

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

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for 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 reveived within ten days.

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

Eamon Ryan: Funding for the tourism agencies is the subject of the annual estimates discussion with the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform. The development and delivery of any campaigns to encourage tourism and staycations in the Ireland's Ancient East and Ireland's Hidden Heartlands' regions is an operational matter for...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 742 and 743 together. The Carbon Tax Fund call for Greenway proposals was announced in January 2020. The aim of the funding call was to support feasibility, design and planning costs of Greenway projects so that my Department would have a pipeline of projects that would be sufficiently progressed in time for the next round of...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  The NTA issued a press statement on the 1st May which provides an outline as to how customers of the TaxSaver...

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 will resume from this week starting on the 29 June on a phased basis.  With the resumption of driving tests, driving instruction will also need to resume.   The RSA wrote to Approved Driving Instuctors on 22 June, informing them of the imminent resumption of driver testing.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to answer this question, pending the formal transfer of Broadcasting functions from my Department  to the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht. There are a number of factors which must be taken into account when considering the feasibility of introducing broadcasting content quotas. The potential benefit to the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50, 51, 62 and 70 together. The Questions refer to premises which are located in the AMBER area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led Intervention, the contract for which was signed in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has made enquiries with the NSSO who have confirmed that responsibility for the matter raised in the question rests with the company concerned.My Department will liaise with the Deputy to provide further assistance and facilitate obtaining up to date information from the relevant bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) has been established to support delivery of Ireland's 70% renewable electricity target by 2030.The RESS is a competitive, auction-based scheme which invites renewable electricity generation projects, including solar farms, to bid for capacity and receive a guaranteed price for the electricity they generate for...