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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: During the course of Government formation talks, my Department provided briefing material and costings related to various policy proposals. These were published on 3 July 2020 by the Department of the Taoiseach and can be found at . Costings for the specific Programme for Government commitments related to this Department will be analysed over the coming months in the context of budgetary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government commits to making active travel and public transport better and more accessible. Among the measure we will prioritise is a Sustainable Rural Mobility Plan to ensure settlements over a certain size can connect to the national public transport system, expanding the Local Link rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Details of the expenditure incurred by my Department in respect of external legal fees for the years 2016 to 2018 is available at the following link: Details of the expenditure incurred in the years 2019 and to date in 2020 is being collated by my officials and will be forwarded within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The report mentioned by the Deputy was commissioned by the organisation itself and I understand that the organisation has referred the report to An Garda Síochána and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. I did not receive a copy of the report from the organisation and I have no plans to meet the organisation to discuss the report. With regard to ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On 20 May 2020, a Tourism Recovery Taskforce was established 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 Taskforce is made up of an independent chairperson and 13 other members from a broad spectrum of backgrounds including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 128 together. There is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government commits to making active travel and public transport better and more accessible. Among the measure we will prioritise is a Sustainable Rural Mobility Plan to ensure settlements over a certain size can connect to the national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In April 2019, the European Commission commenced the review of TEN-T with an evaluation of the existing TEN-T Regulation together with an open public consultation. This consultation took place between April and July 2019 and generated responses from more than 600 citizens and organisations, including 33 from Ireland. In August 2019 my predecessor Minister Ross made a submission to former...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, 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 response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Shannon Airport Authority and for this reason the Deputy's previous question was forwarded to the Airport for direct reply. I understand that Shannon Airport Authority has responded to the Deputy and accordingly, any clarification of the material provided by the Company, should be raised directly with the Company. To assist...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Under EU Directive 2015/2302, the Package Travel Directive, consumers have a right to a refund of all payments where a package holiday is cancelled either by the consumer or by the organiser due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances. In instances where unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances pertain - such as Government advice not to travel - then no termination fee should be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Climate Energy and Communications and Transport, Tourism and Sport , I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the upgrading and improvement (including the distribution and management of funding)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. As Minister for Climate Energy and Communications and Transport Tourism and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 120, inclusive, together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by Exchequer road grants, where applicable. In the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On 25 June the Government approved temporary funding supports, in accordance with EU and national legislation, for the licensed bus sector. Licensed operators provide essential transport services for people who need to get to work and are vital to ensure economic recovery. The support is aimed at ensuring the continued operation of essential licensed bus services for a period of up to six...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The background to this issue is that almost all trucks and buses now being sold have automatic transmission systems. However, most Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) instruction vehicles have manual transmission systems. In some cases a person will take a driving test in a vehicle with an automatic transmission system; in that instance the driving licence that subsequently issues reflects this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the deputy will be aware, in order to use a vehicle on a public road in Ireland it must be registered, taxed and in a roadworthy condition at all times. If the vehicle has yet to be registered it will likely require verification and certification that it meets the technical, safety and environmental standards required for the registration of motor vehicles in the State. The vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Following the commencement of Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business on 29 June 2020, changes to the existing public transport social distancing restrictions were agreed, allowing a move from 2 metres social distancing to utilising 50% of the passenger-carrying capacity of fleet. This will help to underpin public transport services during these unprecedented times, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The NPHET, together with a team of national experts, decided which businesses could resume trading in each Phase of the gradual reopening of our economy, and they included driving schools on the list of businesses cleared to reopen on 29 June. It is not the role of the NPHET to provide guidance in relation to specific sectors, as a rule, nor to provide guidance in relation to working...