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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 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 a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act, are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including the administration of the wheelchair accessible vehicle grant scheme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply....

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222, 231 and 289 together. 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223, 229 and 291 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA), as the statutory regulator for the SPSV sector under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, has published information for the SPSV industry on COVID-19 which includes guidelines in relation to the installation of temporary dividing screens. This information is available on the NTA's website. Given the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 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 management and operational aspects of public transport - the individual operators are responsible for that, and in this case Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann Accordingly, I have...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. Since 2010 my Department has provided funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to active travel infrastructure provided by Cork City Council. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply in relation to funding for cycling infrastructure...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am broadly aware of the campaign referred to by the Deputy and am obviously aware that in recent weeks we have seen similar such campaigns and/or proposals put forward by many different people looking to re-orientate our streets toward pedestrians and cyclists. I very much support the prioritization of pedestrians, cyclists and public transport on our streets. As the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The appointment of independent directors to the board of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy is a matter for the organisation itself.  A Nominations Committee was formed by the organisation 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 organisation...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 290 together. I recognise the very difficult business environment that small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators have faced since the onset of the present COVID-19 pandemic. In view of the nature of the present crisis and the central role of the National Transport Authority as statutory regulator, my Department's engagement with the SPSV...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The issue raised 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The July Stimulus Package introduced significant measures to help support businesses to recover following the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis incIuding the employment wage subsidy scheme, the refund of corporation tax, the rates waiver,  and an increased restart grant.  However I  am aware of how badly impacted the coach tourism sector has been by the crisis due to...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235, 256 and 261 together. As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations.  However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law.  Evidently the...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is engaging with local authorities to provide support in delivering required infrastructure improvements such as providing additional transport capacity and also facilitating social distancing in urban areas. The NTA wrote to all 31 local authorities to offer its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 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 cannot renew online, as supporting documentation is required.  ...

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

Eamon Ryan: As you can appreciate, Covid 19 has had a profound effect of the delivery of services. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) has just resumed and is operating at around 60% of its pre Covid capacity to ensure that it complies with social distancing, occupational and public health requirements. The NDLS offices are unable to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social...

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

Eamon Ryan: Road safety is of paramount important. It is an offence to drive unaccompanied without a full driving licence. The current legislation does not provide that a learner with a learner permit and a certificate of compentency may drive unaccompanied. Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of services.  The National Driving Licence Services has resumed but due to social distancing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 construction of individual national roads is a matter for...

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

Eamon Ryan: I very much welcome the publication by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Sustrans of the Bike Life survey report for the Dublin Metropolitan Area, which I understand is the first time ever a report has been produced by Sustrans for a city / city region outside of the United Kingdom, albeit Belfast is included within its UK surveys. This Bike Life survey report demonstrates the...