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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is no plan to further extend the validity of driving licences. Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law, and the current extensions bring us into line with the EU legislation. The RSA has worked with their providers to create additional capacity needed, while adhering to the return to work protocol including making additional evening and weekend hours available at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together. The Deputy is aware that the Programme for Government – Our Shared Future makes a strong commitment to fundamentally change the nature of transport in Ireland. To deliver on this will require a whole-of-system perspective across all modes of transport – including active travel, bus, and rail. As referenced in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 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) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 153 together. As the Deputy may be aware DART+ is a multi-billion euro programme to upgrade rail services in the Greater Dublin Area and will effectively double the capacity of the network compared to today. The programme will see DART level services and infrastructure extended to Maynooth and M3 Parkway on the Maynooth/Dunboyne Line and to Hazelhatch...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. Both I and Minister of State Naughton have met with representatives of the freight, logistics and ferry companies in relation to Brexit and including the matter of access to EU markets. My Department is also in regular contact with these organisations on these matters. Regardless of the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations, the end...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully alert to the devastating impact of the global pandemic on international travel and values the critical role that aviation plays in the Irish economy. It is expected that it may be some time before it is possible to permit a large scale return to air travel, but I am committed to ensuring that the aviation sector can maintain the necessary core capability to retain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: With regard to Brexit, the Government continues to support EU negotiators in working towards a future relationship agreement with the UK, including for aviation. We are seeking an agreement on aviation which protects Ireland’s connectivity to and through the UK and which allows for flexibility in commercial operations. Irrespective of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 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 the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Nov 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 management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together. 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 upgrading and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Nov 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 integrated ticketing. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 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...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am very pleased to respond to Deputies Cathal Crowe and O'Dea on this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine Martin. The management of Shannon Heritage sites, including their opening arrangements, is an operational matter for Shannon Heritage and Shannon Group plc, which is a commercial State body under the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I hope I can do so. The key solace is, first, that we hope to get out of level 5. King John's Castle has been closed since the level 3 restrictions were introduced. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has some limited outdoor activities but it also had to close once level 5 restrictions were introduced. Those restrictions, more than anything else, have been a significant factor in the closures...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this issue. I very much welcome the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant permission for the south Kerry greenway as, I am sure, does the Deputy, who worked very hard on this issue. It has been a long time coming as funding was first allocated to this project back in 2014. One only has to have seen some of the footage that was included...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is money in cycling tourism. I know it. I spent 15 years in our family business, which my sister and her husband still run and which is involved in cycling tourism. I have to declare that background. One of the attractive things about cycling tourism is that it tends to slow people in a region down. Some of the places people want to go cycling in are the more out of the way places...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government remains committed to ending the use of coal in electricity generation by 2025. My Department is carrying out a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems which is focusing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050. This review will consider a range of options to enhance security of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has been examining this issue in detail for some time and has engaged with relevant stakeholders, including representative organisations and the HSE, in an effort to see how best to support persons with long-term incontinence with respect to the disposal of medical incontinence wear. However, there are complex issues at play in this area, which are understandable given the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Domestic Violence Services (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 178 together. My Department does not provide funding for domestic violence services.