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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware of the National Cycle Manual which was first published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2011 and is the principal source for guidance on the design of cycle facilities in Ireland. Following a review of the National Cycle Manual by the NTA I expect a revised and updated Manual to be available later this year. Once finalised, the NTA intends to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware this Government is committed to the rejuvenation of our urban centres. In my mind that rejuvenation means increasing the ‘liveability’ and quality of life for all citizens who live or visit our cities, towns and villages and making them centres of commercial, social and cultural activity for their hinterlands, whether that hinterland is urban or rural in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There is a distinction between motorists with a foreign driving licence visiting Ireland and those living in Ireland. For non-residents, under the Convention on Road Traffic 1949 (Geneva Convention) drivers from Contracting States carrying a valid driver’s licence can drive on each other’s roads for up to a year when visiting. If a person is resident in Ireland, they must...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Cases (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is not aware of any instances of litigation or the threat of litigation arising from the inclusion of social clauses in public procurement contracts in each of the years 2017 to 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I recently announced €63.5m in funding for Greenways in 2021 which includes an increase from 60% to 100% funding for the construction of nine greenways co-funded under the first call under the Strategy for the Future Development of Regional and National Greenways in 2019 . This was in recognition of the co-funding challenge for Local Authorities as a result of COVID Public Health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 285 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, including the provision of bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 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. Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and public transport was designated amongst the essential services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to the appointment of a new Chairperson to Shannon Group. I am conscious that this is an important and challenging time for Shannon Group and I intend to appoint a new Chairperson as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department allocated funding €4.5m to 26 projects under the Carbon Tax Fund in 2020 to support feasibility, planning, design and other pre-construction work for National and Regional Greenways. Some of this funding carried over into this year contributing to the largest ever single year allocation of funding for Greenways of €63.5m. I also note that today the NTA have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government this year. This involves identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work is being carried out in such a way so that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic law or road safety in general. Department officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (31 Mar 2021)

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: School Transport (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Firstly I would like to explain that the School Transport Scheme (STS) is under the remit of my colleague, Norma Foley, the Minister for Education and Skills. The STS is operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. I do not have plans to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (31 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: Proposed Legislation (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government this year. This involves identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work is being carried out in such a way so that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic law or road safety in general. Department officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for 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 not receive a response within 10 working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Sign Language (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is no doubt aware, the Irish Sign Language (ISL) Act 2017 commenced on 23rd December 2020. My Department and the public bodies under its aegis with statutory obligations under the Act are committed to complying with Section 6 (Duty of public bodies) and Section 7 (Engagement of verified competent Irish Sign Language interpreters) of the Act. A survey to facilitate reporting on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The table below sets out the details of the Acts falling under my Department which have been signed into law but have not been commenced. Legislation Table Sections not commenced Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 (No. 43 of 2014) Whole Act other than Section 69 Finance Act 1976 Sections 68 - 70, 72 and 75...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that I established a new Review Board last October to re-examine certain findings of the draft Final Report of the investigation into the accident involving Rescue 116 at Black Sod, Co Mayo in 2017. The new Review Board was established following the recusal of the technical assessor from the previous Review Board and was constituted taking account of legal advice...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (1 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos 19 and 21 together. As set out in the Programme for Government, we are committed to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, equivalent to a 51% reduction over the decade and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.  The Programme for Government also recognises the special economic and social...