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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. As the Deputy is likely aware, the Public Spending Codesets out the requirements for the evaluation, planning and management of public investment projects in Ireland and the Code applies to all public bodies and to all bodies whose projects are supported by Exchequer capital funding. The Codesets out a number of Decision Gates in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In relation to hard shoulders on wide single carriageway roads and the possible provision of cycle lanes (sometimes referred to as greyways), the engineering inspectorate within the regional and local roads division of my Department is giving consideration to the treatment of these hard shoulders and preparing suitable guidance for local authorities. There are a number of ways in which cycle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of public regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”) and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS,...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the draft Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS)was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Limerick City and County Council, Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in September 2020 and was open for public consultation for 8 weeks. Submissions received during that public consultation...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in operational aspects of public transport such as fares. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA is the statutory body with responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Internships (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have referred the Deputy's question to the State and semi-State agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct reply. Please advise my private office if a reply is not received within 10 working days.

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. While my Department provides grant support to assist local authorities with the maintenance and renewal of regional and local roads, a grant programme for the provision of road underpasses is not under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (10 Mar 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure including Real Time Passenger Information. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. While my Department provides grant support to assist local authorities with the maintenance and renewal of regional and local roads, consideration of a scheme to utilize a section of road frontage on private...

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

Eamon Ryan: Both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the Covid-19 Emergency. The public transport system in Ireland has played an essential service role over the course of the pandemic, especially in carrying essential workers and others making necessary journeys. Several targeted Government Decisions made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including age limits for vehicles, is a matter for the independent regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including MetroLink. The Deputy is aware that the study refers...

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

Eamon Ryan: I can inform the Deputy that my Department is co-operating with the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) and other relevant stakeholders in order to develop terms of reference for a strategic rail review of the network on the island of Ireland. It is certainly my intention that any finalised terms of reference will provide for a public engagement process to allow for groups such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has incurred no expenditure matching the description outlined by the Deputy. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Transport has worked as part of a cross Government Communications Group on a range of targeted public information campaigns. This group, led by the Department of an Taoiseach, is tasked with providing a coordinated and whole of government...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bioenergy Strategy (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The agriculture sector has the potential to supply biomass fuels and feedstock that can be used to sustainably produce biofuels and biogas. Direct s upports for the agriculture sector are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Biofuels Obligation Scheme, which is a policy matter for my role as Minister for Transport, stimulates...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ESBN Networks, as the sole Distribution System Operator (DSO) licensed by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) under section 14(1)(g) of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (ERA 1999), is responsible for discharging the functions of the DSO under the Act. Accordingly, ESBN is responsible for operating and maintaining a secure, reliable and efficient electricity distribution...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Remote Working (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are the competent authorities for national greenhouse gas emissions statistics and national energy statistics respectively. In January 2021, the EPA and SEAI jointly published 'The impact on 2020 greenhouse gas emissions of COVID-19 restrictions'which provides early estimates of Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question [8998/21] of 17 February 2021. The position is unchanged.