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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 159 together. I recognise that from the onset of the COVID-19 Emergency and the introduction of restrictions as part of the necessary public health response, passenger demand for taxis and other small public service vehicle (SPSV) services fell considerably and many operators stopped working. In recognition of the challenges facing businesses,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The issue raise is an operational matter for daa which has statutory responsibility for the management and operation of Dublin Airport. I have therefore forwarded your question to the company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

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. Driving tests for cars, vans, and minibuses resumed from 16 July with essential workers and those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 being prioritised, in the first instance. This approach for prioritising customers will be kept under review as the RSA moves through the service...

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

Eamon Ryan: A person must be resident in the State to apply for/renew an Irish driving licence. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the expiry of the licence. Therefore, a person living abroad will be able to renew their licence if they return to live in Ireland within that period.

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

Eamon Ryan: Flight only bookings made through travel agents are not covered by the EU Travel Directive 2302, but they are covered by EU Regulation 261 and they are protected against travel agency insolvency under Irish law, the Transport (Tour Operators and Travel Agents) Act 1982.  Under EU Regulation 261, if an airline cancels a flight then a full cash refund must be made to people...

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

Eamon Ryan: Given the size of most taxis and other small public service vehicles (SPSVs), public health advice indicates that people travelling in such vehicles should wear face coverings.  Guidance on the safe use of face coverings is available on the gov.ie website.  Under existing regulatory provisions for the SPSV sector, drivers already have the right to refuse carriage...

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

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the Driver Theory Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). As you can appreciate Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of services. The Driver Theory Test service has seen its capacity reduced by 50% to comply with occupational and public health requirements The RSA is currently engaging with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle to Work Scheme (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am very much committed to encouraging a greater uptake in the numbers walking and cycling.  The new Programme for Government – Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €1.8 billion over the lifetime of the...

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: Taxi Regulations (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: At present, the transfer of SPSV licences is prohibited under section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Section 15 of the same Act does provide for an SPSV licence to continue to be operated by a person who was nominated by the licence holder in advance of his or her death.  There are no plans to amend this legislation at this time. The rationale for the measure...

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

Eamon Ryan: Details of how the funding generated by the National Lottery is used to fund different categories of worthy projects is available at www.lottery.ie/news/good-causes. In relation to sport projects, two Departmental sub-heads are part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery.  These are the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) and Sport Ireland. The total amount allocated...

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

Eamon Ryan: The  2020 grant allocation for the Medical Bureau of Road Safety is €5.263 million.  Therefore, as I am sure the Deputy is aware, the estimated cost with a 5% increase would amount to €5.526 million.

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 the provision of the PSO bus fleet.  Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Office of Public Works (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The management at Shannon Group, the parent Company for Shannon Heritage have been in regular contact with my Department in relation to the opening arrangements of its various sites, arising from the impacts of Covid-19.  However, as I have previously advised, the management of Shannon Heritage sites, including their opening arrangements, is an operational matter for Shannon...

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

Eamon Ryan: The decision taken by Government, following the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team, to allow for the reopening of certain businesses, including driving instruction, as part of the revised Phase 3 of the Roadmap for reopening the country, was based on assessments of the level of risk to public health of reopening these businesses.  It is not an instruction to open such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Jul 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. ...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 the DART+ Programme (until recently known as DART Expansion) which includes the development of the Kildare Line. DART+ is a...