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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service obligation (PSO) programme, there is part of the national public transport system that comprises non-subvented bus services, which are run on a commercial and competitive basis by bus and coach businesses of varying sizes throughout the country. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The transition of the taxi and hackney 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The use of e-bikes, including e-cargo bikes, is proving to be an increasingly popular method of travel, whether for commuting or leisure purposes, and is encouraging more people to choose to cycle. Bearing this in mind, and referencing the commitment by the Government to increase funding to active travel, all potential incentives to potential purchasers of bikes and e-bikes will be taken into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (27 Jul 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. The continued operation of public transport services has been a priority throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Public transport operators have been advised of, and are following, public health instructions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is very much committed to increasing the number of children choosing active travel modes, such as walking, scooting or cycling, to and from school. Amongst the existing supports already available is An Taisce’s Green Schools Travel programme which is funded through my Department’s Active Travel programme. The ultimate aim of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”). Concerning the 1951 scheme, members of the scheme were balloted regarding the Labour Court Recommendation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 Jul 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators. My primary focus at present is to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”) and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Workers across the economy, including of course our public servants, have made, and continue to make, an extraordinary contribution during the COVID pandemic and I would like to pay tribute to them. Notwithstanding the sacrifices and efforts of the last year or more and the progress we have made in recent months to roll out vaccines, this pandemic remains an ongoing challenge for us all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192, 193 and 194 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statutory Instruments (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”). Concerning the 1951 scheme, members of the scheme were balloted regarding the Labour Court...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 Jul 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services, and for securing the provision of those services by way of public transport services contracts in respect of services that are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Jul 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 BusConnects. Furthermore, the terms and conditions of employees are a matter for the relevant companies (in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware my Department launched the procurement process for the Strategic Rail Reviewin April and following an evaluation process ARUP have been identified as the preferred bidder. Work is expected to commence following the summer and the Review itself is scheduled to be completed within 12 months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The draft Final Report of the investigation into the accident involving Rescue 116 at Black Rock, Co Mayo on 14 March 2017 is the subject of a re-examination by a Review Board. The Review Board has been established in line with Regulation 16 of Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents) Regulations 2009 and I have appointed Senior Counsel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (27 Jul 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 signage, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As required under the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, all agencies under my Department’s remit in receipt of state funding publish aggregate details of the remuneration of their key management employees in their Annual Reports and/or Financial Statements. The exception to this is the Commissioner of Irish Lights (CIL) which is not governed by the Code of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of the Irish Government. 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. Decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. To promote the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that standard SPSV licence renewal fees, which were waived in 2021, will be waived again in 2022. Furthermore, in recognition of the fact that many SPSV drivers have not worked since the start of the pandemic, the NTA, the statutory regulator for the SPSV industry, has doubled the period to 24 months that an SPSV licence may rest in inactive status after...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (27 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters. The query raised relates to Bus Éireann's commercial service, Expressway, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...