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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 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...

Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Members of the House for facilitating the passage of this Bill. I thank the officials for their work in bringing the Bill through the House. For the House, the timing is unfortunate in terms of the European legislative date timeline and I appreciate the support of the House and of the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, in bringing it...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan, published in June 2019, sets out a range of actions to support the delivery of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. These actions, which are further underpinned by the Programme for Government, include developing the electric vehicle charging network necessary to support the growth of EVs and to ensure the supply of infrastructure stays...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Providing telecommunication 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. Any complaint regarding the quality of service and coverage issues should be raised directly with the service provider. If the service provider fails to resolve the matter, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 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: Climate Change Policy (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government sets out that, as Ireland moves towards carbon neutrality, it does not make sense to develop LNG terminals that import fracked gas. The Programme for Government is clear that the Government does not support the importation of fracked gas and commits to developing a Policy Statement to establish that approach. My Department is developing the Policy Statement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (22 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. Budget 2021 provided €221.5 million in capital funding for residential and community retrofit programmes next year to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport /Irish Coast Guard has begun a procurement process with the objective of providing a Search and Rescue (SAR) Aviation service when the current contract ends. The current contract with CHCI is in place since 2012 for 10 years with an option to extend for a period(s) up to 2025. The existing contract was extended earlier this year for one year to 2023.  It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (22 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 operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Parking on a footpath and parking in designated bus and cycle lanes is illegal under the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking Regulations), as amended, and carries 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 make regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter within the remit of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply.  If a response has not been received within 10 days please contact my office directly. The status or otherwise of payment methods is a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority has advised it is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated email, urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie, where applicants can request to be given priority and supply supporting documentation.  These requests are prioritised during the scheduling process with cancellation slots being offered where possible. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It is not intended to further extend the validity of driving licences at this time. Irish driving licence legislation is based on a framework of EU law, and our current law is in line with that of the EU. At present, there is a requirement for a person to attend at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre to have their photograph taken if they have not had such a photograph...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 42 together. I am pleased to inform you that those 70 years of age and over will be contacted directly by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) and invited to renew their licence or permit by post. Previously only those aged 70 and over who renew their licence on a yearly basis were invited to renew by post. As a temporary measure, given...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Irish driving licences can only be issued to people resident in Ireland.  There is therefore no facility to issue driving licences to Irish citizens living abroad. EU driving licences are mutually recognised by Member States. If a holder of an Irish licence resides in another Member State, it is recommended that they exchange their Irish licence for a licence issued by the State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Covid-19 has had on profound effect on the delivery of the Road Safety Authority’s driver theory testing services and a significant backlog developed.  The Driver Theory Test service has seen its capacity reduced significantly to comply with occupational and public health requirements.The Road Safety Authority has advised my office that it is engaging with its service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 46 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to sustainable mobility infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations including the development and management of public bike schemes. Decisions, including allocations to schemes, contracts, operation and expansion of...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised) (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to meet the select committee today to discuss the 2020 Estimates for the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. I am accompanied by Ms Patricia Cronin, assistant secretary with responsibility for governance and operations in the Department. The total provision for the Department in 2020 is €541.5 million, comprising €404.8 million...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised) (22 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The subhead is to cover failing to meet our 2020 renewable energy targets, which were set out in legislation ten years ago. Throughout Europe, 20% of all energy is to come from renewable energy. In our case, we had a legally binding target of 16%. The latest projections from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland shows that between 12.5% and 13% will come from renewables. We have a...