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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to have secured €35 billion in the revised National Development Plan to support our transport objectives over the years ahead. This is the largest investment in transport in the history of the State. It will transform how we travel, connect communities and help us to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. 500,000extra daily walking, cycling and public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Oct 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 (12 Oct 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 operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 Oct 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. As with all legislation, it is not possible to provide a definitive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Oct 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: Departmental Schemes (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy’s question relates to a flood relief proposal which is not within the remit of my Department. The report in question was conducted on foot of a request by the then Joint Oireachtas Committee for Rural and Community Development and prepared by consultants under the auspices of a multi-agency Steering Group comprised of Clare County Council, the Office of Public Works,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As stated in the recently published National Development Plan , the Cork Commuter Rail Programme targets a 10-minute all-day frequency on electrified rail services running from Mallow to Midleton and Cobh. Phase 1 of the Programme will be funded through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facilityand is scheduled for completion by 2026. Phase 2 of the Programmewill commence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (12 Oct 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 Data (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am wholly committed to promoting gender balance, diversity and inclusion on the State Boards under my remit as Minister for Transport, to widen access to a broader range of experiences, perspectives, and skillsets. My Department actively engages with our agencies to promote better gender balance on our State Boards, including discussing gender balance and skills mix with Chairs. We also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Oct 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has used the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication procedure for procurements on two separate occasions in 2020 and in 2021 as outlined in the table below. The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is an exceptional procedure and can only be used in a limited number of defined circumstances as set out in Regulation 32 of the European Union (Award of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Priorities (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The renewed National Development Plan (NDP) provides €35 billion for transport over the next decade, the largest investment in transport in the history of the state, and it will transform how we travel, connect communities and help us to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It provides for significant investment in active travel, bus and rail infrastructure over the next ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 94 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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 responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. 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 bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Since 2001 my Department believes there were potentially three reports which relate to the possible re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor between Athenry and Claremorris. However, there may be other reports commissioned by private parties that the Department would not hold any relevant information. In 2004 my Department established an expert Working Group to carry out a full examination of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (13 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of telecommunication services, including mobile phone and broadband services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. Obligations in relation to mobile coverage are set out in licences granted by Comreg to the mobile operators and ComReg...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (13 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Greenhouse gas emissions and removals associated with land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) are reported in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions inventory prepared by the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) and submitted annually to the EU and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. LULUCF includes activities associated with forestry, croplands, grasslands,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (13 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to expanding and incentivising micro-generation to help people generate renewable electricity for their own use and sell excess electricity back to the grid. The Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff represents the first phase of a comprehensive enabling framework for micro-and small-scale generators in Ireland allowing them to receive remuneration from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is funding a feasibility study in relation to service capacity on the Athenry to Galway corridor. The study will assess the optimal solution to increase frequency/capacity between Galway and Athenry on the Galway line and I believe this study commenced earlier this year. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter,...