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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: From an initial records search, my Department has not received any correspondence in relation to the case referred to by the Deputy. My Department's Human Resources unit is investigating the case and examining if there are archive records as described, and will follow up both with Peoplepoint and the person concerned in relation to this case.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The administration and management of the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2021 is an operational matter for IFI and I and my Department have no function in this matter. 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 deliver services to the highest...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The DART+ Programme will transform rail services across the Greater Dublin Area when fully rolled-out. As the Deputy is probably aware, DART+ actually comprises five different, but complementary, projects of which DART+ Coastal North is one. The other four projects are : - DART+ West; - DART+ South West; - DART+ Coastal South; and - DART+ Fleet. Naturally there is a sequencing to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that following the conclusion of the process administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) in relation to filling the Chair vacancy on the board of Shannon Group, and having met the shortlisted candidates identified by PAS as being suitable for appointment, I am happy to advise the Deputy that I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: A request was received by my office on 14 September 2021 seeking a briefing note for An Taoiseach outlining the current road traffic system for Ardfinnan bridge along with details of funding options for structural repair works and a new pedestrian bridge. Subsequently, an additional request from the Office of An Taoiseach seeking further information on the topic was received on 20 September...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS), which was published last year, adopts the multi-modal approach to transport planning that has proven successful in many city regions internationally; it provides the necessary evidence-based, and plan-led framework that can guide investment in Cork over the short, medium, and longer term. CMATS has a number of significant public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Sep 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The National Development Plan (NDP), as it stands, identifies 12 regional and local road improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 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 BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (28 Sep 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 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 operation and management 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: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Continuous development is an important feature of the work of my Department to ensure that work is delivered by individuals with up to date skills. In terms of the course in question, at that time the course provided a good development opportunity for 2 senior staff in my Department, including facilitating senior managers from both the private and public sectors. My Department has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 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 the ongoing review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035, in the first instance....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 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 procurement of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is being collated by my officials and a reply will issue within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 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 infrastructure 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 begun an engagement with relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waterways Issues (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have overall responsibility for setting Guidelines for the construction and maintenance of Road infrastructure, including for Greenways and Active Travel. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have certain powers for National Roads and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have certain powers for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) in relation to traffic and public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In the first instance, budget considerations are a matter for my colleague, the Minister of Finance, and he and I have had very useful and productive engagement on budget matters relating to Electric Vehicles in recent weeks. Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: DART+ is a programme which actually comprises five different projects, each of which is moving at different speeds and is at different stages of development, while MetroLink is likely the largest ever public investment project in the history of the State. Both face imminent and important milestones in the coming months and these milestones will determine the progress of each in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Sep 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: Public Transport (28 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. The scheme provides free travel on the main public and private transport services for those eligible under the scheme...