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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 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 (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles.  Fourteen driving test centres reopened initially, with others being phased in over a period of time.  Driving tests for cars, vans, and minibuses resumed on a gradual basis from 16 July with essential workers and those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Currently, people under the age of 70 and those that do not need to provide any supporting documentation, can apply for a learner permit and/or a driving licence online provided they have a Public Services Card and a verified MyGovID account. Those that have a truck or bus category on their driving licence or learner permit can not renew online, as supporting documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 135 together. I can advise the Deputies that in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Government has put in place a broad range of supports to help mitigate the effects of the crisis, including the recently extended Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme which many companies in the aviation sector including Shannon Group, are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. My Department is assessing the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Irish aviation sector on an ongoing basis. The sector was represented on the Aviation Recovery Taskforce and the final report of this group was recently published. The recommendations contained in this Report will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the 20 April 2020, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at that time, Shane Ross, signed the Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 into law. These Regulations amend the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.1. No. 415 of 2017) to provide that a 4 month extension is given to test due dates for vehicles under two specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including age limits for vehicles used as SPSVs, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. I am aware that there are a large number of people driving on our roads on their 4th, 5th, 6th or subsequent learner permit. While it is legal for a learner permit holder to drive on our roads as long as they are accompanied by a qualified person, I agree there is a need to reduce the number of people driving on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will appreciate that this is essentially an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). In line with the Government's plans for resumption of services, driving tests for cars, minibuses and vans resumed on 16 July.  Tests in other categories had already resumed.  The suspension of the service during the pandemic inevitably led to backlogs. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 147 together. My Department has been engaging directly with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland on a regular basis in relation to the impact of Covid-19. Minister Martin and I are acutely aware of how badly impacted the coach tourism sector has been by the crisis. These businesses are a vital part of Irish tourism and we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In 2019 funding was allocated to Kildare County Council for the section from Hazelhatch to Sallins and to Offaly County Council for the section from Daingean to Lough Boora. The section of Greenway referred to by the Deputy will be considered for funding when the next round of construction funding is made available.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 to 145, inclusive, together. As Minister for Climate, Energy, Communications and Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  Before the post 2008 financial crisis, local authorities could apply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will appreciate that this is essentially an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). In line with the Government's plans for resumption of services, the driver theory testing service resumed from 8 June.  The suspension of the service during the pandemic inevitably led to backlogs.  At the same time, the need for compliance with health protocols...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of the Driver Theory Test.  I have forwarded this query to the RSA for direct reply, and I would ask that the Deputy contact my office directly if a response has not been received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will appreciate that this is essentially an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  In line with the Government's plans for resumption of services, driving tests for cars, minibuses and vans resumed on 16 July.  Tests in other categories had already resumed.  The suspension of the service during the pandemic inevitably led to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It is possible to drive in Ireland on a foreign licence for up to 12 months under the Geneva Convention, but this only applies to visitors. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish or EU learner permit, or, a driving licence to drive here. Ireland cannot extend the validity of a driving licence issued by another licensing authority, nor can we unilaterally alter the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is not funding this route and therefore I have no role with regard to the Deputy's question.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The matter as described by the Deputy would appear to be a matter for the relevant planning authorities and not one in which I as Minister have any statutory function.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (28 Jul 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...