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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently no cases where fines have been levied or are being paid resulting from non-compliance with EU Directives by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am considering the content of the report published last Wednesday in the context of Government policy. The Programme for Government recognises that a modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for citizens and enterprise, as part of our commitment to a sustainable nationwide post office network. While it is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The initiative in Spain, referred to by the Deputy, appears to relate to the costs of working from home for employees.  Workplace relations and employee rights are a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.  Grant supports for students are the responsibility of the Minister for Education and the Minister for Further and Higher Education,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). To date over 142,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme, leaving the occupants better able to afford to heat their homes to an adequate level. In 2019, €39.8 million was allocated to the Scheme with over 3,000 homes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not engaged a third party company to conduct online or social media monitoring or provide reports on social media coverage.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table: MONTH YEAR No of Staff on Sick Leave No of Sick Leave Days March 2019 40 255 2020 22 224 April 2019 27 267 2020 9 178 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The total amount paid for Public Service Obligation (PSO) services and Local Link services in 2019 was €308m. The amount allocated for 2020 was €304m. As is normal, the precise allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance with the various contractual arrangements that it has in place with PSO service providers. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On 7 April 2020, the Irish Government announced the temporary designation of five strategic maritime routes into and out of Ireland as Public Service Obligation (PSO) routes during Covid-19 for a period of up to three months. These routes were Dublin/Cherbourg and Rosslare/Fishguard, Pembroke, Cherbourg and Bilbao. The Government also approved the emergency provision of a maximum contribution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Support for Greenways in County Louth has been forthcoming from my Department in recent years. The first completed section of Greenway in County Louth was from Omeath to Carlingford Marina and this is now being extended to both Newry and Carlingford Village with significant funding from the EU's INTERREG programme, along with my Department and the Department for Infrastructure Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. In general terms, my Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA as they deal with the increased demand for their driver testing service since operations resumed following its temporary closure due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I have 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 (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together. 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 a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 203 together. The National Development Plan (NDP) provides the following indicative allocations to support transport over the period 2018 to 2027: - National Roads €6.6 billion - Regional and Local Roads €4.5 billion - Sustainable Mobility €8.6 billion The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) Project Tracker available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 to 206, inclusive, together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licence and renewal fees, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's queries to the NTA for direct response. Please contact my Office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Data (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government set out commitments to support the greening of the taxi fleet and to review supports for wheelchair accessible vehicles to enhance accessbility for people with disabilities. The Department of Transport has a number of specific initiatives in place to support these objectives. The Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme offers up to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) cannot state the exact number of people driving on a UK licence at any moment in time. There is no requirement or provision in law for EU member states to record the number of people driving in their territories on licences from other states, nor indeed would such be workable. At the start of Brexit, the motor insurance industry...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: While it is the case that a learner driver must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver at all times, there is no requirement in law for driving instructors to attend test centres with learners sitting driving tests. Operational arrangements at test centres are a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct response;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the serious difficulties arising for Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic collapse of overseas travel and tourism. The sector continues to benefit from a range of State supports made available for SMEs - including the wage subsidies - and the State is also providing a special financial guarantee under a...