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

Eamon Ryan: The transition of the SPSV fleet towards zero/low-emission vehicles has an important role to play in effecting a substantial reduction in transport CO2 and of air pollutant emissions, particularly in Irish towns and cities due to the high mileage travelled by these vehicles, the stop/start and idling nature of their work, as well as the predominance of fossil fuels within the sector....

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department provides support through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) towards the purchase of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The EV Purchase Grant Scheme has recently been updated to support the most efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles on the market. Support in the form of government funding is being refocused...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government committed to an investment of €360 million per annum in walking and cycling over the lifetime of the Government. I consider this investment to be hugely beneficial to our society, our health and our environment. It will support projects across the country, in both urban and rural Ireland, as this Government seeks to change the...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, a range of commitments were made to improving connectivity on the island of Ireland under ‘New Decade New Approach’ including a commitment by the Irish Government to take forward a review of potential options for supporting viable air services on two air routes, Belfast/Cork and Derry/Dublin. This review is being led by my Department and there has...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware there have been a number of measures introduced, or ongoing, in relation to improving the management and oversight of public expenditure. These measures are common to all areas of public expenditure and are led by my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The measures already introduced include – - The publication of a revised Public Spending...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 373 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for the allocation of associated funding to Dublin Bus and other...

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 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. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. Publications such as the Traffic Management Guidelines and the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets...

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 in conjunction with the...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

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 regulating fares charged by public transport operators. I have, therefore, forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within...

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 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: Greenways Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the funding agency and not the owner of Greenways, my Department has no legal remit regarding the use of national greenway infrastructure for equine activities. Our Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways was silent on the matter. Local Authorities, who are responsible for Greenways under a licence agreement, lease, or ownership, can introduce bye-laws...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware my Department, in consultation with the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) and other relevant stakeholders, is undertaking a strategic review of the heavy rail network on the island of Ireland. This review will consider all issues in relation to inter-urban and inter-regional rail connectivity, including the potential for high-/higher speed(s), rail...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 391 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 operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 392 and 393 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMTAS) sets out an ambitious programme of proposed investment in the Cork rail network which will greatly benefit the growth of the city region in the coming years and, I believe, allow it grow in a sustainable and compact manner. CMATS is available to...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In that regard I believe our policy must be to encourage transport-led development along high-capacity public transport corridors, including our commuter rail networks. This type of development can allow for the development of sustainable and well-connected communities where active...

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. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 bus service referred to by the Deputy is provided by Bus Éireann under contract to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision...

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

Eamon Ryan: Since 2014, all vacancies/positions on State boards are advertised openly on the State Boards portal operated by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Under Section 9 of the Department of Public Expenditure 2014, there are a number of specific exceptions from the arrangements where it is open for Ministers to appoint Board members, other than in accordance with the process. Information...