Results 12,161-12,180 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s marine area is approximately ten times our land mass, and from a renewable energy perspective, one of the most energy-intensive in the EU. The development of this indigenous, clean and sustainable resource will contribute towards the achievement of our 2030 and 2050 climate goals, while also establishing a valuable export market and tangible benefits to local marine users,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Adelaide Street, Dún Laoghaire is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at . BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My Department defines high speed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity and gas markets is solely a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), which was assigned responsibility for the regulation of the Irish electricity and gas markets following the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA), 1999, and subsequent legislation. The CRU is an independent statutory Regulator. Market...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Projects (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the only Exchequer funded project with a budget over €1 billion overseen by my Department. The NBP contract was signed with National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in November last to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the nearly 540,000...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no separate licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Sport and physical activity are very important for public health and wellbeing, and participation in sport has a hugely positive impact on children and young people's physical and mental health. The Government has committed to increasing participation at all ages, and there is clear evidence that active children are more likely to continue participating in sport and physical activity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Sep 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.  Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (15 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. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. I ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195, 196 and 215 together. 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 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.  Due to the social...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his questions in relation to Shannon Heritage and can confirm that having considered the difficulties facing Shannon Heritage and the importance of Bunratty Castle and Folkpark and King John's Castle to the local economy and the region,  I have committed to provide funding to Shannon Group to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Consumer protections for airline passengers and for holiday-makers who book trips through travel agents and tour operators are enshrined in EU law.  EU Regulation 261/2004 requires airlines to provide a full cash refund within 7 days in the event that a flight is cancelled by the airline. EU Directive 2302/2015 on Package Travel applies to travel agents and tour operators, and it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The number of electric State vehicles licensed (with current motor tax) at 31st August 2020 was 97. The overall number of vehicles licensed for the same period was 2,826,769. Electric State vehicles represent 0.0034% of this total. In total there are of 8,644 licensed State owned vehicles on the NVDF, of which 1.12% is Electric.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (15 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, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. As this is a matter for Sport Irealand, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply.  I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 Exchequer road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCP and to prioritise the investment in disadvantaged areas. The most recent (2018) round of the SCP attracted a record...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that have carried on during the Covid crisis. I would like to thank both public and commercial operators and their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together. In accordance with section 22 of the Sport Ireland Act 2015, the CEO is appointed by Sport Ireland, with Minister Martin's approval. Minister Martin is aware that the CEO’s contract is scheduled to expire on 30 September 2020. The Chairman and four other members are scheduled to complete their term on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the driver testing services is the statutory responsibbility of the Road Safety Authority, and as a result I have referred the question insofar as it relaties to applicant numbers and waiting times to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. The driver testing service restarted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The  COVID-19 'Green List', relating to certain restrictions on international travel, is currently  being reviewed in the context of the Government's new medium-term roadmap which will be published shortly.