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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 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 Test (20 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I fully appreciate the difficulty that many learner drivers are experiencing since the driving test for cars, vans and minibuses resumed on a gradual basis from 16 July last. As you are aware, tests were temporarily suspended due to the Covid 19 emergency and since resuming operations, there has been an increased level of demand. Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements, normal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (20 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 a matter for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract signed last November to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Providing telecommunication services, including mobile phone and broadband services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. I do not have statutory authority to require commercial companies to rollout services and make specific investments in particular...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (21 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). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. The aim of the scheme is to deliver efficiency measures in a way which represents the best possible use of Exchequer funding. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Data (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The EPA calculates  recycling rates based on a combination of waste treatment data obtained directly from waste treatment facilities, waste generation data from waste collectors (obtained via the National Waste Collection Permit Office) and export data (obtained from the National Trans-frontier Shipping Office). To obtain more accurate information on recycling rates and to satisfy new EU...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of our electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. Currently, there are 16 standard chargers (32 charge points) and four fast chargers on the ESB network in Co Wexford. Seven of the standard chargers (14 charge points) have been replaced in the last year through...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and provide for a significantly strengthened statutory framework for more effective governance of the State’s climate objectives, as well as underpinning targeted strategies, plans and actions to realise our national, EU and international climate goals and obligations. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030 (that equates to a 51% reduction over the decade); and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The Climate Action (Amendment) Bill provides for a strengthened statutory governance framework to deliver this commitment. This includes defining a process for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Fund was established on a statutory basis with effect from 1 August 2020.The main objective of the Fund is to provide support for initiatives that contribute to the achievement of Ireland’s climate and energy targets in a cost effective manner and which, in the absence of support from the Fund, would not otherwise be developed. The Climate Action Fund will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am considering the content of the report referred to in the Question, which was published on 30 September, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including cycling infrastructure. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, maintaining transport connectivity to support the movement of goods into and out of Ireland is a primary objective of Government.  Hauliers play a critical role in this regard and their vital work means that essential goods and medical supplies continue to be provided.  The essential work of the haulage sector has also been recognised at a European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test  at each centre is held by the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this part of 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. My Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA who are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct response. Please contact my office if no reply is received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the provisions of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, as enacted by the Oireachtas, this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and it would therefore not be in accordance with the legislation if I were to issue instructions on such a matter. I have therefore referred the matter to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 9 September 2020, an inital draft review has been completed. This is now being considered within the Coast Guard. I have been advised that this process will take another week to ten days to complete.  Details of the incident have been provided already to the Deputy in the previous PQ. The mentioned review is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding relating to public transport. However, I am not involved in the operation of public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister for Health is responsible for the regulations regarding public health restrictions under the Public Health Act in relation to COVID-19.  I am advised by my colleague the Minister for Health that, under the latest provisions namely Statutory Instruments Numbers 442 and 443 of 2020, there will continue to be driving tests for those involved in providing...