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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development, implementation and oversight of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of public 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware of the National Cycle Manual which was first published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2011 and is the principal source for guidance on the design of cycle facilities in Ireland. As ten years have since passed, it was decided that a review of the National Cycle Manual was required and in April 2021 consultants were appointed by the NTA to carry out this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I note that the request referenced by the Deputy was initially submitted to a Departmental email account which is not monitored by my private office on the afternoon of Friday, 11 June. The correspondence was subsequently shared and registered with my private office on Monday, 14 June. My office receives and continues to process a large volume of Covid-related correspondence that has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 130 together. I am keenly aware of the growing cost of cargo shipping to Ireland. As the Deputy may be aware, this recent rise of shipping costs is a global issue. In the first half of 2021, the volume of goods traded globally has increased significantly. Surging demand coupled with moderate supply growth is the cause of the current upward pressure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The maintenance of the rail network, including 'closed' lines such as the Wexford to Waterford line, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. As is well-known there have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 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 Policies (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. My Department and I are committed to ensuring that there is a culture of respect for human rights and equality among our staff and for the people to whom we provide services. This commitment is evident in my Department's recently published Statement of Strategy 2021-2023, which can be accessed on my Department's website at the following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Firstly, I would like to reassure the Deputy that both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the crisis to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19. In this context, both the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development, implementation and oversight of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I was delighted to announce an allocation of €15m in April for the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund. As the Deputy is likely aware the funding will support local authorities in enhancing outdoor urban space and improving walking and cycling infrastructure. This will assist the safe outdoor re-opening of society as Ireland emerges from current COVID-19 public health restrictions....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 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. 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: Rail Network (29 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 issue raised is an matter for National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation incidents of fish kills and response to same as they are day to day operational matters for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). IFI can provide information on such incidents directly to the Deputy. IFI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI's objective to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) administers a range of licence options for angling, commercial fishing and other related activity. I have no function in relation to licensing and queries in relation to licensing, including numbers issued and associated income, are operational matters for IFI who will provide the information sought directly to the Deputy. IFI has established a specific...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Just Transition Fund was established in 2020 to support innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the wider Midlands region and which have employment and enterprise potential. The Just Transition Fund is financed by the Exchequer, with an additional €5 million provided by ESB. Funding for successful projects will be provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) investigates aviation incidents within the State, reporting directly to the Minister for Transport, and co-ordinates with other safety investigation authorities overseas, as appropriate. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) is an independent investigation unit which improves railway safety by establishing the causes of accidents with a view...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that the tender for the feasibility study has been awarded to the successful applicant and Cork County Council have issued the letter of acceptance and are awaiting its signing. As this project originally allocated separate funding to both Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council, a Section 85 agreement is being entered into that gives responsibility on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 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 (30 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...