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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. Please advise my private office...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together. My Department does not hold information relating to the nationality of passengers passing through Dublin airport. As GainJet Aviation is an EU air operator, there was no requirement for it to seek air traffic rights or other flight approvals from my Department. Procedures for the collection and use of Passenger Name Records (PNR) is...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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. The main design and construction elements of the Naas Bypass...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the information requested in the Deputy's question is held by the Road Safety Authority, I have forwarded the question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply is received within 10 working days.

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

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore 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: Public Transport (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including provision of integrated ticketing systems. Noting the NTA's...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 extent of the cutbacks in grant funding during the post 2008 recession meant that grant...

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

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In July 2018  the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEA) launched a pilot scheme to help domestic customers who install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment on their homes.  The grant is available to homes built and occupied before 2011 and details of eligibility criteria and how to apply are set out on the SEAI website. As of end August 2020 there were 3,691...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware the Government announced a stimulus package in July of this year and as part of that package I was delighted to announce additional funding to support active travel.  All local authorities were invited to apply for this funding. In addition, local authorities funded under my Department’s regional and local road maintenance and renewal grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: First-time learner permit holders must wait six months after the date of issue of their permit before they can sit their driving test. Unfortunately, an exception cannot be made to these requirements. As part of the learning process, the 6 month rule for first time permit holders is designed to give the learner driver the opportunity to gain the minimum level of knowledge, skill...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Any changes to the legal status of e-scooters require primary legislation which, as the Deputy will appreciate, may take some time. It is not simply a case of declaring them no longer illegal and permitting their use on public roads and in public places. I intend to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government. This will involve identifying and developing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Following on from the Fresh Start Agreement, the "New Decade, New Approach" document indicates that the Government is ready to jointly progress consideration of options for the development of the Narrow Water bridge project at the North South Ministerial Council.  Options for the development of the Narrow Water Bridge project are under examination by relevant Departments,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 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. 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 Transport Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I intend to legislate for eScooters in accordance with the Programme for Government. This will involve identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work must be carried out in such a way that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic Law or Road Safety in general. The Government's current legislative priorities...

Climate Action: Statements (17 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am very happy to make this opening statement. I apologise that I was away from the Dáil yesterday, but I am very glad to be back. We have a major challenge in front of us, but it is one that I think that we as a country will be good at. Tackling climate change is something we can be good at and I am convinced that it will be good for us as a people. One would not think that at...

Climate Action: Statements (17 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: We did not hear a single word denying the science of climate change as well as hearing the words of wisdom. This is why I stand up proud of the Dáil, our political system, the Seanad and the Houses of the Oireachtas. To go back to what I said at the beginning of my opening contribution, it is not all bad in our country. In other parliaments there is real division, doubt and dissension...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (17 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am very happy to be here to take this matter because this is a road and area I am very familiar with.