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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School 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. The School Transport Scheme comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills. Bus services outside of that scheme are part of the overall public transport sector.  Day-to-day management and operational aspects of public...

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

Eamon Ryan: The success of bus and bicycle priority measures is an essential component in people moving from cars to more sustainable modes of transport, thereby reducing emissions and congestion.  It is therefore necessary to ensure that we have the best possible system for enforcement of the rules on both bus corridors and cycle tracks, particularly in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The appointment of independent directors to the board of the association mentioned by the Deputy is a matter for the association itself.  A Nominations Committee was formed by the association to appoint independent directors to its board in line with one of the key recommendations of the Governance Review Group report. Sport Ireland was invited by the association to nominate two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can inform the Deputy that during a meeting with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport officials in June, the President of the association requested that the commitments in the MOU be reviewed. There was a specific request for a review of the commitment relating to the appointment of six independent directors to the board of the association. Following consultation with the...

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 on a gradual basis from 16 July with essential workers and those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 being prioritised in the first instance. The phased resumption plan being put in place is to protect both the public and staff...

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

Eamon Ryan: A person renewing a driving licence or learner permit, that is under 70 years of age and does not have a truck or bus category on their licence, may be able to apply online. An applicant must be the holder of a Public Services Card (PSC) and a verified MyGovID account to make an application online. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is continuing work to expand...

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

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational 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: The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have 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 Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. 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. The funding package will be administered by Sport Ireland, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport.  This funding...

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

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply to this individual’s case.  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: Rail Network (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy rightly differentiates between commuter rail services and intercity rail services and his differentiation is reflected in the manner in which the issue is currently being considered. In terms of commuter rail services, each of the cities has, or will soon have, metropolitan area transport strategies. This move toward evidence-based, plan-led strategic infrastructure development...

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 and the information requested is held by them. I have 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: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Essential Driver Training (EDT) sessions (the mandatory lessons required before an individual can sit a driving test in Ireland) are specified in Irish legislation and are a national rather than an EU matter. There is no reciprocity with other countries for driving lessons undertaken abroad, which reflects the unique characteristics of the road traffic laws in Ireland and indeed every...

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

Eamon Ryan: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis.  The rates applicable to the half-yearly and quarterly options are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. These relativities have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss of income that would arise from changing these arrangements would have a negative impact on the total collected via...

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

Eamon Ryan: The extension of the validity of driving licences can only be done through the introduction of legislation. The online driving licence system can only be used to renew a licence, not to extend the validity of the licence. At present, the online system is only available to people under 70 years of age and those that do not have a truck or bus category on their licence, as the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to inform the Deputy that such a legal framework is in fact already in place. Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the use of cameras, if so required, by the Gardaí to assist in the detection of certain traffic offences under the Road Traffic Acts. The offences specified include those made under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 which is the...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department has maintained regular contact with key aviation stakeholders, including Aer Lingus, 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 forward a series...

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 relating to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore referred the Deputy's...

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

Eamon Ryan: The total amount of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding allocated to the  National Transport Authority (NTA) each year from 2010 to 2019 is in the table below.  The total PSO funding since 2018 includes an allocation for Local Link rural regular services, which were previously funded from the Rural Transport Programme.  For...

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. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I...