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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: If the Deputy could provide the details of this specific case, I will make sure the Minister for Health receives them and reverts to him on the plans to provide those posts as part of the health budget, which as we heard earlier is expanding but is still constrained.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am informed that the legislation is due before the end of the session. As per the norm, it is expected to go through the process of pre-legislative scrutiny.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I absolutely support this cause. The benefits of those services to Parkinson's sufferers are real. I will pass the Deputy's comments and suggestions on to the Minister for Health and support the provision of those services in any way I can.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The challenge we have is we need to fund investment in both public transport and the road network. Areas where there is no public transport alternative, as Deputy Smyth pointed out, must take precedence within the roads maintenance budget, which is not extensive. Road maintenance will also help bus services, which can be part of the public transport solution. I am very aware of the lack...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am not sure from where the 12-week figure referenced by Deputy Flaherty in the context of a delay in Bus Éireann completing the review comes. My understanding is that the Department of Education and Skills will be coming to the Government within a much shorter timeframe with a review of the further changes we need to make to the public school transport system in response to the health...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As I have stated several times during Leaders' Questions and questions on promised legislation, the Government tends to follow public health advice because it is a good north star to follow in these times. However, one sometimes wonders what is the rationale for particular decisions. In the instance cited by the Deputy, I tend to agree with him. The restrictions to which he referred are a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As I stated, the Government is asking colleges and universities to show flexibility, particularly where they have control of the accommodation. The impact of the pandemic on college life must be a great disappointment, particularly for those who are starting college this autumn. For those who are lucky enough to attend third level, it is an incredible time when one meets new friends who...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It is my understanding that the Department of Education and Skills was standardising the process and has a staged process which aims to smooth out the difficulties in order that schools are built quickly. If the Deputy provides me with details of the case in question, I will forward them to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Foley, and ask her to identify the best possible...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the Waterford cath lab, which is critically important for the region, it was unfortunate that there were delays due to Covid-19 but it is intended that the project will now go to tender. The HSE advises that funding was allocated in the 2019 capital plan, as the Deputy said. The fire certificate was granted in June of this year. The disability access certificate was granted in April of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am sure the Deputy would not be alone among the Deputies from Waterford in asking that it would be expedited. I will certainly pass that on and try and make sure that the timeframe shortened as best we can.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Starting with Deputy Ó Murchú, we were here on the Topical Issue Debate the other night on this issue of the testing centres. If my memory serves me correctly, the issue about the need for one in Drogheda, Louth and Dundalk was raised. I am trying to recall what the Minister of State said at the time. I understand he did not rule out the delivery of that testing centre.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I will come back to the Deputy if I have any news on that. I would have to say the same to Deputy Tully. I will have to provide a written reply. I will ask the relevant Minister to provide an assessment. I do not have the figures here in front of me. I will forward the question to the Minister and ask that he replies. Lastly, I absolutely agree with Deputy Nash. I refer to the...

Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Citizenship for Children) Bill 2020: First Stage (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: No.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 and 15 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Act 1993-2015, and in accordance with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, development and construction of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It is my understanding that the decision by Dublin Bus to withdraw from the provision of bus service from Blessington, County Wicklow to St. MacDara's in Templeogue was taken following a strategic evaluation of this and other similar routes over the last two years. The decision was taken by Dublin Bus in June of this year to cancel its legacy contracts with a number of private bus operators...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There have been proposals dating back to 2001 to develop an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, and involving linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. As regards the regional road aspect of the proposal, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Recognising that this question is identical to an earlier question from Deputy Richard Boyd Barret, I would like to thank the Deputy for giving me an additional opportunity to discuss the important issues raised by taxi representative groups and the issues facing the small public service vehicle industry as a result of COVID-19. As mentioned in my earlier response, I had a useful meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, I met with delegates from four taxi representative groups the week before last. It was a useful and productive meeting where I had an opportunity to hear about the impact of COVID-19 on the taxi industry and their proposals as to how the industry can best be supported through this difficult time I am, of course, happy for my Department to continue to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is aware that the draft Limerick Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy has been developed by the National Transport Authority, in collaboration with Limerick City and County Council, Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). And let me first of all say I very much welcome the development of transport strategies for the major cities. We need to ensure a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and the making of a transport strategy for the region is a core function of the NTA. The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035, which was adopted in 2016,sets out a...