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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Transport Infrastructure Ireland(TII) is responsible, in conjunction with local authorities, for the national road network and undertakes extensive analysis and intervention to mitigate against unsafe areas on the network. Local authorities are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of regional and locals within their area of responsibility while my Department provides financial and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for his question. I recognise that the SPSV industry has been very badly affected by COVID-19 which brought about an almost complete collapse in passenger demand for taxi and other SPSV services. However, based on figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA), I am pleased to advise that passenger demand for SPSV services is now rising as we progress through the next...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Louth County Council is the statutory planning and road authority for its area of responsibility. It is, therefore, a matter for Louth County Council to consider options regarding the development of the proposed Drogheda Northern Cross Route (PANCR) scheme. It is my understanding that Louth County Council has engaged directly with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (4 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to active travel and public transport.The provision of a delivery office for the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy in Cork is a matter for the relevant local authorities and the National Transport Authority (NTA). Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: MetroLink is likely the largest ever public investment project in the history of the State. It faces imminent and important milestones in the coming months and these milestones will determine its progress in the coming years. Firstly, there is Government’s approval of the Preliminary Business Case and secondly there is the submission of a Railway Order application to An Bord...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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, management and upgrading 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: Bus Services (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As I explained to the Deputy in reply to her identical Question on 16 September 2021 (Ref No 44129/21) 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, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Nov 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 and for the scheduling of these services in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155, 248 and 249 together. Reducing our reliance on the private car, especially for short journeys, is a key part of reducing transport emissions and alleviating traffic congestion. Across a range of initiatives, my Department is considering ways to tackle car dependency. My Department launched the Demand Management Study to identify what drives transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As previously advised to the Deputy, Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) has no current plans to reopen this line nor to undertake a feasibility study at this time. I am informed that a potential re-opening of the line does not feature in the relevant Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies. As the Deputy may recall, the issue of a potential extension of the existing Dunboyne/M3 Parkway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In March, I was delighted to launch the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The Programme will see approximately €15 million of funding allocated to Schools included in the first round to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools. The Programme aims to create...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 171 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant bus operators. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputies questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In Budget 2020, and prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, a total of €304 million was provided for PSO and Local Link rural regular services. Due to the impact of Covid-19, which resulted in the collapse of fare revenue on public transport, a further €370 million was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 222 together. The Department has been engaging with SIMI and others in relation to the removal of the grant. The SEAI grant scheme aims to encourage behavioural change and support the Government’s commitment to achieving a 51% reduction in transport emissions by 2030. The grant schemes are kept under continuous review to ensure that they are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (4 Nov 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 Park and Ride facilities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 improvement, upgrading 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: Tax Collection (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Motor tax is currently either collected online, through the www.motortax.ie website operated by my Department, or in 26 local authority areas, the latter encompassing a total of 46 locations around the country in which motor tax can be paid. Of the almost 5 million motor tax discs issued in 2020, just under 4.3 million (86%) were issued through the online system, while some 690,000 (14%)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In response to requests from the Office of An Taoiseach in September 2021, my Department provided briefing for the information of An Taoiseach on the current road traffic system for Ardfinnan bridge along with details of funding options for structural repair works and a new pedestrian bridge. The briefing provided outlined the details of the works on the existing Ardfinnan bridge which...