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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. The Deputy will be aware that one of the Recommendations of the Aviation Taskforce was that a stimulus package should be put in place for each of Shannon, Cork, Ireland West, Kerry and Donegal airports to encourage the rebuilding of traffic. As part of this package, the Taskforce recommended that the State should directly provide the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland’s overall carbon emissions, must play a central role in the national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jun 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 (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23, 24, 62, 92, 217 and 218 together. As the Deputies are aware, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government has committed to Exchequer spending of approximately €360 million per annum on walking and cycling over the lifetime of the Government, equivalent to 20% of the 2020 transport capital budget. This investment will help support the planned delivery of almost 1,000 kilometres of improved walking and cycling infrastructure by 2025 as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Jun 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: Departmental Schemes (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 90 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services and also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 establishes common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and provides that requisite professional competence is a key requirement to hold a road transport operator licence. Pursuant to this key requirement, Article 4 of the Regulation specifies that a Transport Manager designated by a road transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Jun 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 safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including the aviation sector. These supports include the wage subsidy scheme, waiving of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. Liquidity funding is also available through the ISIF Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (17 Jun 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, including the measurement of traffic volumes and traffic management, is a matter for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways emphasises that use of private lands for Greenway routes should only be considered after extensive consultation. Based on the guidelines set out in this Strategy and as part of its work on the Galway to Dublin Greenway, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) with Westmeath County Council is devising a Code of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, a Strategic Rail Reviewwill commence shortly and the procurement process is well underway in relation to that Review. This Reviewwill examine the rail network on the island of Ireland in relation to improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities, enhancing regional accessibility, supporting balanced regional development and rail connectivity to our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As transport accounts for a little over 20% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions there can be no doubt that the sector has a vital role to play in our national decarbonisation efforts. Private vehicles are the biggest emitting segment; as such, providing meaningful alternatives to everyday car journeys, especially in our cities, is fundamental to achieving our climate objectives. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to announce that my Department is working well with local authorities, the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and other stakeholders on progressing work on the development of a national cycle network that will comprise a number of different types of cycling infrastructure including Greenways. We have developed the mapping and signposting of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Jun 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. In this regard, the Government agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Jun 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. In order to support the continued operation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Jun 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 operation of public transport. On January 29, I met with a local community organisation, the North Tipperary Community Rail Partnership (NTCRP), to discuss a number of issues which it wished to raise in relation to services on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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 services. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, transport investment in our regional cities is now guided by the development of metropolitan area transport strategies which set out programmes of proposed transport investment in active travel, bus and rail for each metropolitan area. This evidence based, plan-led transport planning will, I believe, allow the regional cities to grow in a sustainable and compact...