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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Firstly I would like to reassure the Deputy that both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the crisis to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19. In this context, both the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that the transport sector has been acutely affected by COVID-19 as public health restrictions have discouraged people from travelling generally. Small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators and small coach operators have been badly affected due to their dependence on the hospitality and tourism sectors. Limousine and small coach operators, who are particularly dependent on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that each of our five cities has already developed cycle network strategies and these strategies form part of their overall metropolitan area transport strategies, and/or are revised as those metropolitan area transport strategies are developed. I was particularly pleased to be able to announce recently a new €50m active travel allocation for 2021 for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As previously outlined to the Deputy, the maintenance of roads not taken in charge by local authorities is the responsibility of the relevant landowners. The Local Government Act 2001 provides the statutory basis for the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). Under that Scheme, funding can be provided to local authorities for the construction and improvement of non-public roads (that is roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Currently, Ireland does not issue driving licences to applicants for international protection (asylum seekers) as their residence status in the State is not yet determined. Having said that, as set out in the Programme for Government, the current policy not to allow applicants for international protection access to a driving licence will be changed. To provide for this, there are a number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. From a policy perspective, there is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government, 'Our Shared Future', commits to making public transport and active travel better and more accessible. The Deputy will probably be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (17 Dec 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may wish to be aware that the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issuance of Local Area Hackney licences and the operation of the Designated Local Area Hackney pilot scheme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (17 Dec 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 the provision of bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 57 together. The premises referred to in the Questions are located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 60 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract signed in November 2019 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: SEAI receives up to 50% of the costs of the AFLOWT project from Interreg North-West Europe (European Regional Development Fund); this is the only EU co-funded project connected to AMETS that is funded through the SEAI.The AFLOWT project started in January 2019 and the table below shows the EU and exchequer co-funding to date. EU Co-Financing ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to commercial or operational decisions or activities, or the management of stock by Bord na Móna. Similarly, as Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications I have no remit in relation to the horticulture sector or the sourcing of peat for the sector. As set out in my reply to Question No. 205 of 10 December 2020, officials from my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: International Bodies (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In December 2019 Ireland, Denmark and Sweden announced the creation of a Climate Action Forum in which the three countries would share ideas, information and best practice. The aim is to pool experience, offer leadership and encourage others to take action on global warming at European level. All three countries face similar challenges from climate change, and cooperation allows common...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authority Functions (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 68 together. Local Authorities deliver key services to the public, either directly or in partnership with Government Departments and agencies. The position of Local Government, as the level of government closest to the citizen, also puts it in an effective position to provide local leadership on climate action through its links to various...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not awarded contracts to the company in question.The information requested regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Traders Licences (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 67 together. Under Regulation 10 of the Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012, Local Authorities are responsible for the development of testing and enforcement plans in respect of the “smoky coal ban” within their functional areas. In order to fulfill their statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 69 and 78 to 83, inclusive, together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Protection Agency (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme (AAMP) network, including the selection of sites for monitoring stations, is the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). I have been informed by the EPA that a permanent Tier 2 air quality monitoring station is due to be installed in Drogheda in the first half of this year. Furthermore, the EPA in...