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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to turnaround times in motor tax offices, which operate under the local authority system. I would suggest that contact be made directly with the relevant local authority motor tax office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 206 and 207 together. I have no doubt that the Deputy welcomes the transformative programme of investment planned under DART+ which will provide a sustainable, electrified, reliable and frequent rail service significantly increasing capacity on all the rail corridors serving the Greater Dublin Area, through investment in infrastructure and new fleet. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, 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 if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Making the wearing of helmets compulsory for cyclists is an issue which has arisen a number of times over the years. It is a long-standing Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of helmets. The Rules of the Road booklet encourages the use of cycle helmets and draws attention to their safety benefits, and the Road Safety Authority, the agency responsible for public education...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply to this individual’s case. 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: Taxi Data (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Since March of this year, the Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority (NTA), the statutory regulator have been in constant communication, working together and in conjunction with other Government Departments in relation to the impact of COVID-19 on public transport, including the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry. This collaboration has sought to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, 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, in the first instance, an operational matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: A recruitment process with the Public Appointments Service (PAS) to fil vacancies on the Board of the Road Safety Authority was advertised at the end 2019 with a closing date in January 2020. As advised by the Public Appointments Service (PAS), no decisions on State Board appointments were to be made until a new Government was in place. Therefore, the appointment process was paused...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 to 219, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to sustainable mobility infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations including the development and management of public bike schemes. Decisions, including allocations to schemes, contracts, operation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Making the wearing of helmets compulsory for cyclists is an issue which has arisen a number of times over the years. It is a long-standing Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of helmets. The Rules of the Road booklet encourages the use of cycle helmets and draws attention to their safety benefits, and the Road Safety Authority, the agency responsible for public education...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I intend to legislate for e-scooters 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 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. Project Ireland 2040 identifies a programme of regional and local road improvement projects to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Deputy Cannon. The Government very much shares the ambition for the twin tracking of the rail line between Athenry and Galway city the Deputy mentioned. The programme for Government makes a strong commitment to fundamentally change the nature of transport in Ireland, and to deliver on this commitment we need a whole of system perspective across all modes of transport, whether...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy. On the first issue, one of the critical things needed to make this work effectively for the quality of life of people, but also for the economic viability of all of these investments, is that the local authorities all play their part by ensuring that the development plans concentrate development in areas close to public transport hubs. What makes this a viable...

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I will be sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton. I welcome the opportunity to address the Dáil on the Covid-19 pandemic and the huge impact it has had on the transport sector in this country. Since taking on the role of Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in June, myself and the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, have met a series of...

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In the ten minutes I have, I will group into ten subjects the responses to what I have heard. I will not have sufficient time to deal with any one issue, but I will reflect on what I have heard Deputies say. I will start with the contribution made by Deputy O'Rourke. Aer Lingus workers are in real difficulty with regard to back pay and the temporary wage subsidy scheme. I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. 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 has indicated future plans to do so. My Department defines high...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ programme (until recently referred to as the DART Expansion programme). Noting the NTA's...