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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82, 101 and 109 together. According to the most recent information from the EPA and SEAI, passenger cars account for over half of all land transport emissions in Ireland.  In addition to supporting, where feasible, switching trips to sustainable mobility options, a transition to low and zero emission cars is one of the key changes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Mar 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 as legislated by the Oireachtas and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (24 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the management of public bike schemes. Details regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators.   The Covid-19 health emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (24 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure. Details of individual projects are matters for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may wish to be aware of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s Project Tracker which is available at the following link and shows information on all of the major projects and programmes (including details around timings and costings) in the existing National Development Plan: The most notable projects and programmes under current ‘construction’...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. State grants, where applicable, are intended to supplement the funding allocated to the maintenance and improvement of roads by local authorities from their own resources. Under the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators (including Bus Éireann who operate Expressway as a commercial business) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 291 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may be aware that the preparation of the necessary legislative proposals in regard to the regulation of horse-drawn carriages in Dublin is a complex issue requiring engagement by my Department with several stakeholders, including Dublin City Council. Work on this issue unfortunately did not progress in 2020 due to the need to prioritise the national response to the COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The UK’s decision to leave the Single Market and Customs Union means that traders must now engage with a range of checks and controls on trade with Great Britain that did not previously apply.  These checks and controls are necessary and permanent, and are required in accordance with Ireland’s obligations to the Single Market and to protect public health and food.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2019 decarbonisation trajectories were informed by comprehensive emission modelling previously carried out by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).  Further analytical work was fed into CAP 2019 development by the project consultants McKinsey. The ongoing preparation of CAP 2021 is informed by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the planning and development of rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils’ own resources supplemented by regional and local road grants. As regards the regional and local road grant funded Restoration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (24 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no...