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

Eamon Ryan: The 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 staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. I...

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

Eamon Ryan: Driving licences which have had their validity period extended are legally valid to the new date, even though the end-date printed on the licence remains unchanged. As the licence remains legally in date it should be acceptable as a form of ID. In the specific case of insurance, insurance companies are aware of the extension and will accept a licence as valid if it is covered by the extension.

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

Eamon Ryan: While I am not in a position to comment on operational matters or on specific arrangements regarding the management and oversight of the NCT testing network (as this is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority); I would ask the Deputy to note that the safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, 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: Departmental Schemes (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including administration of grants for wheelchair accessible SPSVs and electric SPSVs, 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: Driver Licences (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government on 27 March 2020, regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all driving licences that expired between 1 March and 30 June for four months. A further extension was granted due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and the disruption it has caused to licensing services delivered by the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mental Health Services (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. Sport Ireland organise training and support programmes for sport in many areas, including any in relation to mental health. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to...

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

Eamon Ryan: The main purpose of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 is to replace and update the Mercantile Marine Act 1955, as amended, which currently governs the national ship registration system. Under the 1955 Act, ship registration duties are carried out by Registrars of Ships who are officers of the Revenue Commissioners. The 2014 Act provides a legislative basis for the...

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

Eamon Ryan: In general, EU and national law requires that a person must be resident in the State to apply for or 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. Noting that, I have referred the question to...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) Scheme, initially called the Electric Vehicle Toll Incentive (EVTI) Scheme, was launched in July 2018 following a recommendation from Phase 1 of the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce. The EVTI Scheme was established to encourage private and commercial car or van users who regularly use tolled roads to consider switching to an electric alternative....

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

Eamon Ryan: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government on 27 March 2020, regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all driving licences that expired between 1 March and 30 June for four months. A further extension was granted due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and the disruption it has caused to licensing services delivered by the Road...

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

Eamon Ryan: Motor Tax services are provided through both online and offline channels. In practical terms, motorists who use my Departments online service at www.motortax.ie to pay motor tax receive their tax reminder notice through electronic means, rather than a posted notice, thereby completing the overall transaction electronically. Customers who wish to remain with the paper based system can still...

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. 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. Please advise my private...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, daa is the body with statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport as well as all the associated operations including those relating to any planned paid Drop Off and Pick Up Zone. I am aware that daa has sought planning permission to install a new paid Drop Off and Pick Up Zone at Dublin Airport and I have been informed by daa that...

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

Eamon Ryan: The sections in question relate to provision of data on written-off vehicles by motor insurers, in order to establish a database of such vehicles. It has become apparent that it will be necessary to make some further minor technical amendments to the legislation to effectively implement these provisions, and my officials are currently working on appropriate amendments with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Levy (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. The award of public service obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in...

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

Eamon Ryan: Staff in the Aviation Sector gather statistics in relation to passengers through State Airports. The Department of Transport plays no role in relation to the monitoring or the follow up calls regarding the passenger locator form, which is overseen by the Department of Health. The Department of Transport engages with carriers, airports and ports in relation to raising awareness among...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 230 together. Statistics on passengers arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure are compiled on a weekly basis. Statistics on the countries of departure for passengers arriving into Ireland’s State Airports from overseas destinations from the week ending 2nd August to the week ending 6th September are set out in the...

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. Essential workers and...