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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Meetings (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together. I would like to thank the Deputies for their questions in relation to a request for a meeting from Shannon Chamber in connection with a report the Chamber, in collaboration with the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) and supported by Ennis, Limerick and Galway Chambers, has prepared, on Regional Air Access Recovery and Growth. My Ministerial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Development Plan (21 Apr 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. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The recently published 'Our Rural Future - Rural Development Policy 2021-2025' makes reference to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

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 planned subsidised 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of these services. I have, therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 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: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may wish to be aware that the SPSV driver entry test, including the syllabus of the test and the manner of its delivery, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In 2020 €4.5 million was provided to Local Authorities for a variety of pre-construction phases, including feasibility studies, for 26 National and Regional Greenway projects under the Carbon Tax Fund. This funding will ensure that we have a pipeline of Greenway projects ready to progress to the next phase, such as planning applications or route option phases or environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully alert to the devastating impact of the global pandemic on international travel and values the critical role that aviation plays in the Irish economy. It is expected that it may be some time before it is possible to permit a large-scale return to air travel, but we remain committed to ensuring that the aviation sector can maintain the necessary core capability to retain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Assets (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: According to latest figures from the National Driver and Vehicle File, the number of vehicles registered as state owned as of 31st March 2021 is as follows; FUEL TYPE NUMBER OF VEHICLES FUEL TYPE NUMBER OF VEHICLES DIESEL 1,697 ELECTRIC 12 ETHANOL/PETROL 1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive placed an onus on transport fuel suppliers to achieve at least a 6 percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in fuel and energy placed on the market by the end of 2020 and in subsequent years, compared to a 2010 baseline. This requirement was transposed into Irish law by the European Union (Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The RSA is working to deliver an online driver theory test service. It was trialled in December on a pilot basis for those taking a theory test for trucks and buses. The pilot is now being evaluated and the RSA is committed to extending the service for all theory test types during 2021. There will be a limit on the number of customers that can avail of the service during the initial rollout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Apr 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 BusConnects, and is developing BusConnects programmes in other cities on a non-statutory basis. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Apr 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 Dublin Bus and other CIÉ companies, along with other relevant transport operators....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of these services. Therefore, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (21 Apr 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 operation and management 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the opportunity to draw his attention to the fact that my Department has funded the waiver of vehicle licence renewal fees for 2021. As vehicle licences are renewed annually, this is a measure which will benefit all SPSV vehicle licence holders. I recognise that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on small businesses across the country with the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 and 354 together. 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, including the procurement of land and property and associated costs, of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Several publications are available to local authorities to assist them in promoting safer interaction between road users. The Department's Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland and the Traffic Management Guidelines (TMG) all set out a range of criteria regarding speed reduction measures and which provide for improved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 Apr 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 operation,management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...