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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: Road Projects (17 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I understand from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) that the N71 Glasslinn Pavement Strengthening Scheme is at Tender stage. As part of the scheme, they are widening the existing footpath from 1.8m to 3m from the Kevin O’Leary Roundabout towards the Clare O'Leary Walk, for 950m. The Clare O’Leary Walk (old railway line) is a further 800m away further along the N71. Cork...

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

Eamon Ryan: The North South Ministerial Council on 5thMay 2021 noted the commitments in New Decade, New Approach in relation to the Narrow Water Bridge and agreed that Departments will consider next steps to progress the scheme. The project will now transfer to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage who will work with Louth County Council and other stakeholders to bring this project...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy has highlighted a very important issue which needs to be addressed in both rural and urban Ireland – the need to increase the capacity of our sustainable mobility infrastructure and services to ensure more people can make the switch to a sustainable option as their preferred transport mode. As the Deputy is aware my Department is developing a new 10-year Sustainable Mobility...

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

Eamon Ryan: The current Programme for Government (PfG) sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to public transport investment, which will provide viable alternatives to car transport to reduce congestion and emissions, and enable the transport sector to cater for the demands associated with longer-term population and employment growth in a sustainable manner. Regarding modal...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46, 48 and 207 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including age limits, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. At the start of the pandemic, the NTA, which is the independent regulator of the SPSV sector, immediately extended age limits for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Jun 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. The National Development Plan (NDP), as it stands, provides for a gradual increase in funding for regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (17 Jun 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 BusConnects and associated Park & Ride facilities in Galway. As we have previously discussed, I would note that that the...

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

Eamon Ryan: Transport investment in all the major cities including Galway is guided by the development of the metropolitan area transport strategies. This move toward evidence based, plan-led transport planning for our major cities is to be welcomed and allows for consideration of all relevant issues and the potential role all modes of transport can play in addressing those issues. I would also note that...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 74 together. To help tackle our climate challenge, I am strongly committed to achieving substantial carbon abatement within the transport sector. Accounting for a little over one fifth of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions, there can be no question but that transport must feature strongly in contributing towards the national decarbonisation effort. As...

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

Eamon Ryan: Let me start by saying I share the Deputy’s resolve in relation to increasing the range and capacity of sustainable mobility options available to the people of Galway. As the Deputy knows, I agree with her on the merits of a feasibility study for light rail in Galway. I have previously stated how I believe that its potential, or otherwise, could best be considered within the context...

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

Eamon Ryan: Decarbonisation of our society and economy is obviously a key policy priority for Government and transport has a significant role to play in that regard. An important part of that role is the expansion of sustainable mobility options in our major urban centres and across the country to enable people to make the switch toward more sustainable modes – active travel, bus and rail. This...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Deputy may wish to be aware...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department recently allocated €1.4m to co-fund the construction of the Grand Canal Greenway from 12thLock to Hazelhatch Bridge. South Dublin County Council are providing €2.1m to support this project. This work will be completed in 2022 and will enable people to walk and cycle from Inchicore to Hazel Hatch Bridge and later in 2023 as far as Sallins in County Kildare. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Jun 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. As regards State funding for regional and local roads, there were major cutbacks in funding for the road...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware DART+ is a multi-billion euro programme to upgrade rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and will effectively double the capacity of the network compared to today. The programme will significantly expand the electrified heavy rail commuter rail network in the GDA through expanded fleet and improved infrastructure. Planning and design has continued on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 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 provision of light rail. As the Deputy may be aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, published in...

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

Eamon Ryan: In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres commenced on the 8th of June. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will reopen its network of test centres and will be permitted to conduct 25,000 driver theory tests per month. Prior to COVID-19, the RSA provided 15,000 tests per month. In light of the significant backlog of...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) sets out an ambitious programme of proposed investment in the Cork rail network which will greatly benefit the city region and facilitate compact growth in the coming years. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with Iarnród Éireann to develop an implementation plan to deliver the CMATS'...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 199 together. I very much welcome the increase in freight services referred to by the Deputy and note this new service from the West to the Port of Waterford utilizes the existing rail network from the West without the need for any additional rail infrastructure. I do believe that rail can play a greater role in freight generally in Ireland and that...