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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the Deputy’s previous question of 28th September 2021 regarding the status of investment in the proposed light rail project in Cork and can confirm that the Strategic Assessment Report remains under review by my Department as required by the Public Spending Code.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 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: Greenways Provision (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is now a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned and it will be vital that any proposed Greenway have the support of the relevant Local Authority as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The DART+ Programme comprises five different, but complementary, projects of which DART+ Coastal Northis one. For the Deputy's information, the other four projects are : - DART+ West; - DART+ South West; - DART+ Coastal South; and - DART+ Fleet. Naturally there is a sequencing to the delivery of these different projects as each sits within the overall Programme framework and it is also the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the work being carried out on the Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways by all three of the farming representative bodies and other stakeholders such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Sport Ireland, Rural Recreation Officers, the Department of Rural and Community Development and Local Authorities. I had hoped that the technical code...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department, in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, is undertaking an All Island Strategic Rail Review. This Review, which Arup consultants have been appointed to undertake, will inform the development of inter-urban and inter-regional rail on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. Work on the Reviewcommenced in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As referenced by my colleague Minister of State Naughton in the Motion referred to, the All Island Strategic Rail Review will provide the strategic framework for investment in rail for years to come and will include in its considerations rail lines such as the Western Rail Corridor. I will consider all aspects of the Review, including financial implications arising, upon receipt of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister for Transport has 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 planning and implementation of the DART+ Programme, as well as the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (16 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware Kildare forms part of the statutorily defined Greater Dublin Area in the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 and its transport needs are therefore considered as part of the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035. In accordance with the applicable legislation, the Transport Strategy for the GDA is under review at present and as part of this...

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I am grateful to the House for affording me this occasion to make a statement on the Air Accident Investigation Unit’s final report of its investigation into the Rescue 116 accident, published on 5 November. The R116 accident on 14 March 2017 was an appalling tragedy. It claimed the lives of four people who, with consummate professionalism and total...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This council was appointed exactly as is set out in the law. It was appointed in the same way that the previous Climate Change Advisory Council was established. It was appointed after going through all the proper Government procedures, going to the Cabinet, giving advance notice and discussing it with colleagues both within the Department and within the Government. To my mind, this council...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I said in that process that the way that we had previously appointed the Climate Change Advisory Council was the correct way. There are some instances-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: -----wherein a Government Department and a Minister are best placed to be able to set up this advisory board. It is a very specific board, very different to any of the other commercial or semi-State boards all being appointed at the one time, and it required that a chair and a board be put in place very quickly in order for us to be able to meet our climate advisory targets. To my mind, the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I work with the Public Appointments Service all of the time.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In this particular instance, the way we legislated for this was the right way to do it. It was about getting the right mix and blend of talent. I believe we have done that as, I think, the Deputy has recognised. Let us sit down and work with them now and deal with the real issue. This is not a stroke; this is to the letter of the law under the Cabinet handbook. This was done with all...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: It absolutely was within the-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I will conclude.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is correct that it is best when we have worked collectively and collegially. That is recognised. It has helped us in the last year and ten months of managing this Covid pandemic and we should keep doing that. The Deputy is also correct that it is important that we keep all of our education establishments open, including at third level as well as primary and post-primary levels...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: We cannot go back to that situation where our schools were closed for a prolonged time and our leaving cert students were in a state of uncertainty. I do not believe we will. We are in a very different place now. As difficult as the situation is at the moment, it is completely different to where we were last January, last October or any other period where our hospital system really was...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware that the Deputy attended the meeting of the transport committee yesterday at which we looked at some of these issues, but he was not able to ask these particular questions. I am glad he can avail of the chance to do so today. As he heard yesterday, we have some €5.1 billion allocated to national roads under the NDP between now and 2030. The reality is that a large...