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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Aviation Policy (NAP) was published in August 2015. It was followed by two progress reports published in 2016 and 2019. The principal goals of the policy are to enhance Ireland's connectivity, to foster the growth of aviation enterprise and to maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic growth and development. These objectives remain valid but...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is in the process of developing an overarching national policy framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The aim of the policy framework is to set out the vision, strategy, and priorities for the development of the UAS sector in Ireland. The framework will guide high-level strategic planning and development of the UAS sector over the short to medium term with the aim of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Sep 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 improvovement of individual national roads and bridges is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Refunds of motor tax may be made in certain limited circumstances.   However, in order to obtain a refund, there must be at least three months remaining on a motor tax disc at the time of surrender of a disc to a licensing authority (motor tax office).  There is no provision for the making of a refund in respect of a period of motor taxation that has already expired. There...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy has stated my Department, in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland, has commissioned an all-island Strategic Rail Review. I can inform the Deputy that the procurement process has been completed and Arup consultants will undertake the Review on my Department’s behalf. Preliminary work has recently commenced and the Review is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 141 together. In the first instance, the matters being referred to by the Deputy are industrial relations matters and therefore, a matter for the Company, the employees and the trade unions concerned. In response to the severe impacts of COVID-19 on the daa, in 2020 the Company embarked on a restructuring of the business and the introduction of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 175 together. As the Deputies are 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Sep 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 operations of public transport. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A national charging infrastucture strategy is being developed which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have not had sight of any recommendation from the Coroner's Court on this matter. As the newspaper report supplied by the Deputy does not indicate that the jury made a specific recommendation in relation to driver licensing, the Deputy may wish to forward the text of the recommendation to me and I will consider any issues raised in relation to driving licences. To...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am forwarding this query to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply.  If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days he should contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am forwarding this query to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply.  If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days he should contact my office directly

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The RSA has been self-financing since 2014. The RSA normally receives no Exchequer funding, other than the €139,000 provided for pension purposes. Upon inception, the RSA inherited six pensioners that transferred to the RSA on the dissolution of the National Safety Council. In 2021, in line with its EU obligations, Ireland is in the process of establishing an Automotive Market...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Sep 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 Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection.  While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The scheduling of driving tests is an operational matter for the RSA, and I do not have any role in this process. During the Covid pandemic, the driver testing service has prioritised tests for essential workers. Since May 2021, the RSA has been returning to delivering...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Making the wearing of helmets compulsory for cyclists is an issue which has arisen a number of times over the years. It is a long-standing Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of helmets. The Rules of the Road booklet encourages the use of cycle helmets and draws attention to their safety benefits, and the Road Safety Authority, the agency responsible for public education...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am acutely aware of the importance of safety for our cyclists and I am very conscious of the vulnerability of cyclists on rural roads.   This Department continues to work with and fund key stakeholders to address how road users behave on our roads in order to promote a safe and respectful approach from all users sharing the public road space.   In particular, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In addition to the significant increases in funding to our Active Travel infrastructure programme in 2021, my Department also supports a number of behavioural change programmes specifically aimed at encouraging employees and third level students to choose to commute via walking or cycling. The Smarter Travel Workplaces, Smarter Travel Campus Programme, which is overseen by...