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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 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. Under level 5 restrictions, driver testing services are continuing only for people involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. Essential workers wishing to book a test shouldcontact the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service obligation (PSO) programme, there is part of the national public transport system that comprises non-subvented bus services, which are run on a commercial and competitive basis by bus and coach businesses of varying sizes throughout the country....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 274 together. 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally.Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 291 together. As the Deputies are aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, implementation of the DART+ Programme. DART+ will effectively double the capacity of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On 29 October, I participated in an informal Council of Transport Ministers. This meeting, originally scheduled to take place in Passau, Germany, was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda centred on digitalisation in the transport sector and the "Passau Declaration - the Smart Deal for Mobility", which was unanimously adopted by Ministers. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: EU driving licences are mutually recognised. After 31 December 2020 (the end of the transition period), the UK will no longer be a Member State and so a UK driving licence will not be recognised here. Holders of UK licences resident in Ireland are therefore encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before this date. Ireland will pursue a licence exchange agreement with the UK...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the voluntary association of 54 independent and equal countries knows as the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is a voluntary political association and is has no legal effect in either domestic or international terms. Holders of driving licences issued by the members of that association are no different to the holders of licences from any foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: An official from my Department has contacted the constituent in question and a follow-up letter is being issued to her.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 (the Code) requires that the CIÉ Board, not later than four months after the end of the relevant financial year, publish its Annual Report and/or Financial Statements. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted CIÉ's ability to comply with the Code's specified timeframe, so earlier this year - as provided for under the Code -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). All applications for a driving licence must be made through the NDLS. The Department of Transport cannot schedule such appointments. The RSA is continuing work to expand the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types to enable accessibility on-line...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that officials in my Department have not engaged with the employee unions at Shannon Heritage sites and no such engagement has been requested nor is it currently planned. Industrial relations matters are for the Company and trade unions concerned with the assistance, where appropriate, of the industrial relations institutions of the State.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for her questions on Shannon Heritage sites and Shannon Group. In terms of supports for particular Shannon Heritage sites, I refer the Deputy to my reply of 7 October 2020 last (29234/20). Since then, Budget 2021 reflected this Government’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As I explained to the Deputy in my reply to her Question No. 54 (ref 29647) on 13 October 2020, it is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. As I am sure you are aware, the Theory Test service was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on individual theory test centres are an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. 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 light rail. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). All applications for a driving licence, including a licence exchange, must be made through the NDLS. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) , through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), is working to expand the current online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...