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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify that the Advisory Committee on SPSVs is not a lobby group and I believe that the calls from some to replace the Committee stem from that misunderstanding. The agenda of this forum is not dictated solely by driver representatives, or any other group. Meetings of the Advisory Committee do not replace the normal interactions that occur between taxi...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 May 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. My Department is engaging with the Public Appointments Service and a new campaign will be launched shortly. An executive search agency has also been engaged by PAS with a view to encouraging suitably qualified individuals to apply through the PAS process for this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172, 173 and 184 together. On 17 March 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a Regulation to introduce a ‘Digital Green Certificate’. The aim of the proposal is to facilitate free movement in the EU through a common framework for the issuance, verification and acceptance of certificates relating to vaccination, testing and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 May 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 upgrading and planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 May 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 the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. Project Ireland 2040 identifies a programme of regional and local road improvement projects to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 May 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 operation of public transport services. The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters for the transport operators, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department did not allocate funding to An Taisce in the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021 and will not allocate funding to it for the remainder of 2021. I have forwarded your question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct response to you. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 May 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: Road Projects (11 May 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: Road Projects (11 May 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 May 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: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders. One of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Covid test centre for HGV drivers at Gorey closed on 21 April along with the two other centres that had been set up in Dublin and Holmestown. The centres were set up under a three month contract that ended on 21 April. It was decided not to renew the contract because most of the requirements for the testing of HGV drivers have now been lifted across Europe. I should point out that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (11 May 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 the procurement of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, funding is allocated to regional airports under the Regional Airports Programme. A new Regional Airports Programme for the period 2021 to 2025 was published on 4th February. This Programme, with a budget of €21.3 million in 2021, will continue to support Ireland’s smallest airports i.e. those that handle less than 1 million annual passengers. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently 561 staff employed in my Department. The payroll allocation for my Department in 2021 is €35,630,000.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not entered into any contracts for public relations advice or consultancy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 May 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: Rail Network (11 May 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, development of the train station referred to. Noting...