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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Details of my Department’s organisational structure, its Divisions and its senior management team (including their names and a description of all individual roles from Secretary General to Principal Officer level) are available on the ‘whodoeswhat’ website at the following link - .The email structure to contact officials at my Department is firstname.lastname@decc.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The 2019 Climate Action Plan defines just transition as the need to plan appropriately to ensure that areas most affected by Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient society are supported and equipped to contribute to this transition, while ensuring a strong economy and the availability of suitable enterprise and employment opportunities. The Programme for Government...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation Levy (8 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: Electric Vehicles (8 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the serious difficulties, which the Deputy has raised, 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. This sector is among that category of businesses that have not been able to reclaim any meaningful level of lost business over the last 6 months. It is the case...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 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. 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: Parking Regulations (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 95 together. Parking on a footpath and parking in a designated cycle lane are both illegal under the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking Regulations), as amended, and carry a fixed charge of €40, rising to €60 if not paid within 28 days. Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 grants powers to the Minister for Transport to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the use of cameras, if so required, by the Gardaí to assist in the detection of certain traffic offences under the Road Traffic Acts. The offences specified include those made under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 which is the basis for the current Traffic and Parking Regulations covering, among other things, the parking...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The success of bus and bicycle priority measures is an essential component in people moving from cars to more sustainable modes of transport, thereby reducing emissions and congestion. It is therefore necessary to ensure that we have the best possible system for enforcement of the rules on both bus corridors and cycle tracks, particularly in the context of BusConnects. Officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 89 together. While I am not aware of any specific commitment in the National Development Plan in relation to a proposed railway line from Derry to Dublin, I can confirm to the Deputy that I have engaged with my colleague Minister Nichola Mallon, MLA, on a number of occasions in relation to rail infrastructure. Indeed at this week’s Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA who are examining ways of increasing the number of tests within the current health constraints. I am pleased to say that my Department has already given approval to the RSA to retain 18 driver testers on temporary contracts due to expire in October and November, and to rehire up to 19 testers whose contracts expired in May. However, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by Exchequer road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Oct 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: Road Projects (8 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. 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: Departmental Contracts (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not entered into any contracts with public relations agencies or consultants for the years 2019 and 2020 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no input in this matter. I am referring the Deputy's question to the RSA for further reply in relation to this specific case, noting that the Deputy has indicated that it appears to relate to an essential worker. Please advise my office if a reply has not been received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 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 that element of the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: All driving licences that expired between 1 March and 31 August 2020 have been extended for 7 months. This extension was granted in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the disruption it has caused to licensing services delivered by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This brings Irish national law in line with EU legislation. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) has now resumed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 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, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for their consideration...