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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may know, my Department is currently finalising a new Regional Airports Programme for the period 2021 to 2025. Last year, as part of a public consultation process on the policy, 63 submissions were received, including one from City of Derry Airport. All input to that process, including more recent submissions, have been examined by my Department and put forward for...

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

Eamon Ryan: I think the Programme for Government – Our Shared Futuresets out a very clear vision to fundamentally change the nature of transport in Ireland. To make that change, we need a whole of system perspective across all modes of transport, whether that is active travel, bus or rail. Getting that whole-of-system perspective requires evidence-based and plan-led transport infrastructure...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware Iarnród Éireann commissioned a financial and economic appraisal of a proposed reopening of Phases 2 and 3 of the Western Rail Corridor, and, I can confirm that on 1st July my Department received from Iarnród Éireann a copy of the final report on the proposal. That report had been prepared in accordance with the commitment given in the current...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issues raised are operational matters for the transport companies and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive responses within ten working days.

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. 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 COVID emergency....

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

Eamon Ryan: In order for a member of the Irish Coast Guard to be authorised to drive a Coast Guard vehicle they must be in possession of a valid driving licence, have completed a Driver Declaration Form and be named on the Coast Guard Unit drivers laminate, in addition to having successfully completed the corresponding training syllabus. Under EU and Irish driving licence legislation, driving licences...

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

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The Chief Medical Officer and the HSE are responsible for the issuing of guidelines in relation to public health and the public health advices apply across all modes of public transport. Guidance on the wearing of face coverings, including on public transport, is available on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (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. DART+ is a transformative programme of investment which will significantly increase...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on individual test centres are an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. As the Deputy can appreciate Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery the Driver Test service. I acknowledge that many people across all areas of society have been impacted by the increased demand since services resumed. The Driver Test service has seen its weekly capacity...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not monitor social media in the manner described by the Deputy. My Department provides public information about the Department’s policies and programmes through social media, which is managed by staff in the Department’s press office and communications division.

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

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is currently compiling this data and it will be forwarded to you as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat was developed to financially support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users. The scheme has an annual budget cap, which is set with the agreement of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  The annual budget cap, which is currently set...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (7 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The objective of the Just Transition Fund 2020 call is to fund innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the wider Midlands region, and which have employment and enterprise potential. Funding of up to €11 million is available in 2020, financed by Government through an allocation of €6 million from carbon tax revenue and by an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (7 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In line with the Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan 2019, this Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years.There are currently circa 650 standard public charge points and over 100 fast charge stations (the majority of which are operated by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation Levy (7 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The PSO levy has been in place since 2001, and is a charge on all electricity customers without exception. It consists of a set of support schemes designed to facilitate national electricity policy objectives for renewables and security of supply. From a policy standpoint, the PSO has been and will continue to be a vital policy support for the development of renewable electricity and to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 31 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 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...