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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (21 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters, in accordance with the Programme for Government. Department officials have drafted the necessary changes to primary legislation as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill. The Bill has completed pre-legislative scrutiny and is expected to come before the Oireachtas shortly. When the Bill is enacted, it will give the Minister for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (21 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Services provided to the public by the Department of Transport can usually be accessed at the following locations: 1. Road Transport Operator Licensing, Department of Transport, 2ndFloor, Clonfert House, Bride Street, Loughrea, Co Galway H62ET93 2. Driver Vehicle and Computer Services, Department of Transport, Shannon Town Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare In addition, I have referred your question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Sep 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. The main purpose of the subvention payment is to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (21 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151, 152, 153 and 164 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport but the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the PSO bus fleets. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Sep 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: Departmental Correspondence (21 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 156 together. I can confirm the correspondence dated 26 August 2021 referred to by the Deputy has been received by my office. A response to the contents of the correspondence is currently being drafted and will issue in writing shortly. Each of the seven items raised in the correspondence will be addressed in my reply. I would like to take the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Sep 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, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the planning and development of rail infrastructure such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (21 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that since the term of my appointment as Minister for Transport began on 27 June 2020, I have not deleted any text messages or email correspondence related to the business of my Department or of Government. Records relevant to my role as Minister for Transport are kept by my private office in accordance with my Department's Records Management Policy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 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 operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally including the contracting of services with relevant operators. I have,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Sep 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 Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) signage. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 21 of 16th September 2021. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: For operational and security reasons, my department has been advised by the National Cyber Security Centre not to disclose details of the Department's cyber security arrangements. It is not considered appropriate to disclose particular arrangements in place in relation to IT security tools and services.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: A central policy framework for Blended Working in the Civil Service will be finalised in conjunction with employee representatives over the coming months. One of the key objectives of the Blended Working Framework is to deliver on the Programme for Government commitment to move to 20% remote working. It is anticipated that my Department’s Blended Working Policy will be in place by end...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the appropriate information in respect of their organisations.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date, over 143,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme. In the first six months of 2021, the average value of the energy efficiency measures provided per household was approximately €17,100. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Communities Energy Grant (CEG) Scheme which is funded by the Department and operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), makes grant funding available for community-based partnerships to improve the energy efficiency of the building stock in their area. The objective of the CEG Scheme is to support cross-sectoral, partnership approaches that deliver energy savings...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity Policy (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department takes the security of its Information Technology infrastructure very seriously. IT infrastructure monitoring is one aspect of the security measures my Department has in place to address IT security issues and our technical staff monitor all relevant systems to the highest levels. Guidance, where available, from the Office of the Government's Chief Information Officer and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently working in line with Government COVID-19 guidance, which provides for home working to continue where possible. With restrictions now lifting, extensive plans are being implemented to enable staff to transition gradually and safely to the shared workplace while maintaining an element of working from home, until a blended working scheme is formally in place. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: While I have referred your question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct answer, I can advise that the Programme for Government seeks to deliver a better life for all and the Government is committed to facilitating and supporting remote working. The objective of the National Remote Work Strategy "Making Remote Work" is to ensure that remote working is a permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Reliefs (22 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public...