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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware that there are a large number of people driving on our roads on their 4th, 5th, 6th or subsequent learner permit. While it is legal for a learner permit holder to drive on our roads as long as they are accompanied by a qualified person, I agree there is a need to reduce the number of people driving on recurring learner permits without clear reasons. In late 2019, the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational 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: Road Projects (10 Feb 2021)

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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Aviation statistics on passengers leaving and arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure or destination country are published on gov.ie at: . Statistics are compiled on the basis of the flight origin or destination, rather than origin or possible final destination of the passenger. All the statistics are provisional figures provided by the airports and are subject...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Issues (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses in response to the COVID crisis. The aviation sector continues to avail of those, particularly the wage subsidy scheme. However, in recognition of the very difficult circumstances being faced by airports and taking account of the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Insurance companies are private companies who enter into private contracts with their policy holders. EU rules specifically prohibit Member States from interfering in the terms and conditions of these policies. It is a matter for each policy holder to examine their policy documents carefully, and to seek clarification from their motor insurance company where necessary. Due to the recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Feb 2021)

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, including the DART+ programme. In view of the NTA's statutory responsibility regarding the specific issues raised, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may wish to be aware that most of the recommendations from the Advisory Committee’s report of July 2020 have been completed. Key recommendations implemented include my Department providing funding to the NTA to enable it to waive its standard annual SPSV (vehicle) licence renewal fees in 2021, and the NTA extending vehicle age limits to the end of 2021. The €15...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The 2020 Programme for Government includes a commitment to review and reduce speed limits, where appropriate, to address both road safety issues and carbon emissions, and ensure greater compliance. In implementing this commitment, consideration will be given, in the first instance, to the legislative framework relating to speed limits and following on from that consideration any necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151, 175 and 182 together. The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. The supports include the wage subsidy scheme, alleviation of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Howth Coast Guard Station is currently on the OPW Building Maintenance Programme for a proposed extension to the rear of the station. This programme is managed by the OPW and my Department provides funding for these projects. IRCG is currently awaiting both the transfer of the site on which the station is built and an additional adjoining site from Department of Agriculture, Food and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There is a wide range of Irish and EU law governing employment rights generally, which also apply to employees in the aviation sector in Ireland. The regulation of employment and social protection in the Aviation sector in Ireland is in line with all EU regulations and Irish employment law. The European Commission, in consultation with Member States, regularly monitors the impact of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: With regard to the wearing of PPE and the making of appropriate safety arrangements, I would like to clarify to the Deputy that driving instructors and driving schools are entirely independent operators and neither the Road Safety Authority nor my Department can dictate how they run their individual businesses. It is up to each driving instructor or driving school to protect themselves,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: While this is an operational matter for the RSA, under current level 5 restrictions , driver tests are only being scheduled for essential workers involved in the provision of essential services and retail outlets. Anyone looking for an urgent driving test appointment and falls into either of these categories can apply to book a driving test at www.myroadsafety.ie If there is no available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has no statutory function with regard to the transit of foreign military personnel through Irish sovereign territory or Irish airports, and my officials do not request information on the number of passenger on such flights. Air operators may detail the number of passengers proposed to be carried while applying for an exemption pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am 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: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am 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: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Four Actions, 88, 95, 105 and 107, the details of which are below, have not yet been completed from the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020. There are also 3 extra Actions that were added mid-term which have yet to be completed (Actions 5, 11, and 21). The Road Safety Authority are working on the 2021 - 2030 Road Safety Strategy which should be published in Quarter Two of this year. Description...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport but the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the PSO bus fleets. I am unaware of the specific issues the Deputy refers to; however, noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (10 Feb 2021)

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, including active travel infrastructure. Details of individual projects, including the funding available, are matters for the NTA and the relevant local...