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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212, 217 and 228 together. As the Deputy is aware, Government continues to invest substantially in the rail network. This is apparent on several fronts: - through the increased funding in recent years through the IMMAC for the safety and maintenance of the network; - the very recent approval by Government of the Preliminary Business Case for DART+ Programme;...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 to 215, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, the DART+ Programmeis a cornerstone programme of projects for the development of rail in the Greater Dublin Area. As well as DART+ West which the Deputy refers to, the Programme comprises of DART+ Fleet, DART+ South-West, DART+ Coastal (South)and DART+ Coastal (North)projects. Collectively these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Dec 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the first instance, including commuter rail and the DART+ Programme which includes the extension and electrification of rail services in County Kildare....

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 to 220, inclusive, together. 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 223 together. 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 and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network including the upgrading of stations on the network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. Noting IÉ's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and in line with Section 32(2) of the Road Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (16 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme ("RWS") and 1951 superannuation scheme ("1951 Scheme"), and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is likely aware, the Programme for Government committed that approximately €360 million in cross-Government funding will be spent on walking and cycling per annum over the lifetime of the Government. This investment will help support the delivery of almost 1,000 kilometres of improved walking and cycling infrastructure by 2025 as well as additional investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (16 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Traffic and Roads Bill introduced in the Dáil on 19 November, categorises a wide range of increasingly-used, lightweight micro-mobility vehicles, including eScooters, as powered personal transporters. Following enactment it will provide for the making of regulations governing the use and technical standards of these vehicles. While the conclusion of the legislation is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In terms of improving access from south Mayo into Galway City there are two important initiatives currently underway. Firstly, there is the National Transport Authority’s Connecting Ireland -Rural Mobility Planwhich has recently concluded its public consultation phase. The draft Plan as published proposed improved bus services from both Ballina and Castlebar serving South Mayo and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Dec 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. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services in respect of services that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Dec 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 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: Road Projects (16 Dec 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 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: Road Projects (16 Dec 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 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: Bus Services (16 Dec 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Brown tags are an additional conservation measure and in respect of the 2022 season are provided for in Schedule 4 of S.I No. 729 of 2021 Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2021 which were subject to a statutory public consultation. Brown tags are the long established method of meeting the conservation imperative by ensuring that where a marginal...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Statutory rod licence duties were agreed in December 2021 ahead of the 2022 season. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) placed a notice on their website and social media channels regarding the duties payable for Salmon and Sea Trout Licences. Information was also circulated via IFI’s ezine. S.I. No. 732/2021 - Salmon Rod Ordinary Licences (Alteration of Licence Duties) Order 2021 prescribes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 110 and 154 together.A scheme to credit all domestic electricity account holders with up to €100 in 2022 was approved by Cabinet on 14 December 2021. This payment is one of a suite of measures to mitigate the effects of the recent rises in electricity prices, which includes significant support through the social protection system....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The salmon and seatrout licence duty comprises a conservation element (introduced in 2007) which is 50% of the total duty and is ring-fenced for salmon and sea trout conservation work. The remaining 50% is the licence payment in respect of which Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) pay commission at a rate of 10%.