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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 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, have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (8 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The safety and security of public transport passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 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, have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging placed on the market in Ireland is operated by Repak. The fee that producers pay for plastic packaging placed on the market, in 2020, is €114.32 per tonne. Under the scheme responsibility is shared across the supply chain and different packaging materials are charged at individual rates, reflecting the level of subsidy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The area referred to in the Question covers both BLUE and AMBER areas on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at . - AMBER areas represent the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led Intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National Broadband Ireland (NBI). - BLUE...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Search and Rescue operation was coordinated by the Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centre - MRSC Valentia and as with all search and rescue incidents is the subject of an incident review. Given the complexity of this incident in terms of number of search resources and duration of the incident the review is not yet to hand. Valentia first became aware of the incident shortly after 10pm on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, a Review Board was established on 11 March 2020 to re-examine certain findings of the Draft Final Report of the investigation into the accident involving Rescue 116 at Black Rock, Co Mayo on 14th March 2017. The Review Board is chaired by Senior Counsel Patrick McCann who is assisted by an independent Expert Member. It was established in line with the regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statutory Instruments (9 Sep 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 CIÉ Holding Company provides central services for the whole CIÉ Group including the management of pension schemes. In light of the above, I have referred the question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the difficulties that COVID-19 has created for many clubs and supporters, especially with the current restrictions on attendance on sports fixtures. As the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, Sport Ireland has issued expert guidance to the sport sector on how to manage the effects of the virus. As conditions and our understanding of the virus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Sep 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 Exchequer allocates funding for the purposes of both capital and current expenditure from the Department's Vote to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for allocation to the transport operators for the provision of public transport services and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. Sport Ireland Outdoors is a function of Sport Ireland focused on supporting and promoting participation in all forms of outdoor sport in Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: UK driving licences are valid in Ireland until the end of the transition period (31 December 2020). After the transition period, UK driving licences will no longer be valid for persons living in Ireland. UK licence holders resident in Ireland will need to exchange their UK licence for an Irish licence. Details of how to exchange a UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Traffic (Signs) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, SI 331 of 2012, and the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012, SI 332 of 2012, provide local authorities with a legislative basis for restricting vehicles from entering particular roads on the basis of weight. The relevant sign in this instance is Sign RUS 015, which is erected at the entrance to a road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Sep 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: Appointments to State Boards (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Following completion of the Public Appointments Service process, I have written to the selected appointee advising that I intend to appoint them as Chairperson of Dublin Port Company. As provided for in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Companies, this appointment is subject to the appearance of the Chairperson designate before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the serious difficulties arising for Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic collapse of overseas travel and tourism. The sector continues to benefit from a range of State supports made available for SMEs - including the wage subsidies - and the State is also providing a special financial guarantee under a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passengers in instances of flight cancellations. Under the Regulation, if an airline cancels a flight then customers are entitled to a full cash refund within 7 days. The Commission for Aviation Regulation is the statutory body in Ireland with responsibility for enforcing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As outlined in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 875 of 3 June 2020, 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The main focus of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The driver testing service restarted on a gradual basis during Phase 3 of the Government’s road map for easing of Covid19 restrictions. On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles (except for trucks in C1 and buses in D1 categories). Driving tests for cars, minibuses and vans resumed from the 16 July. Essential workers and...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Craoltóirí Seirbhíse Poiblí (10 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out the regulatory framework in respect of the provision of Irish language content on sound broadcasting services. Under Part 6 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 the BAI facilitate the licensing of commercial and community radio stations. Pursuant to Part 6 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, matters in relation to content on radio are the subject of contractual...