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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. Cycling Ireland operate the Cycle Right Programme with funding from my Department. I have forwarded the Deputy's request to Cycling Ireland and hope to have a reply with the Deputy within the next 10 days. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As outlined previously, in my response to Dáil question No. 245 of 15/09/2021, the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibility for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State.  Therefore, I have again forwarded the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2022)

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 provision of bus stops and shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; the 747 and 757 services referred to are commercial services. Therefore, any decision regarding a possible reinstatement of these services would be a matter for Dublin Bus. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, neither I, nor the National Transport Authority, have a role in relation to route planning for commercially operated bus services. As such, the issue raised does not fall under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, 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 DART+ Programme and the public consultations associated with it. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197, 198 and 245 together. Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to a 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2022)

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 infrastucture strategy is due to be published for public consultation early this year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: To help tackle our climate challenge, I am strongly committed to achieving substantial carbon abatement within the transport sector. Accounting for approximately one fifth of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions, there can be no question, but that transport must feature strongly in contributing towards the national decarbonisation effort. As such, I welcomed the report from the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The enactment of bye-laws are a matter for each individual local authority. I have no role in such bye-laws. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware the Infrastructure Manager Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure, including the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line.  This is the third year of the five year IMMAC programme, and in December Government approved an additional €94.55m for the programme which means that over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, through the response I provided to his similar question on 16 December 2021 (Ref 62300/21), I welcome the Cost of Disability report published by the Department of Social Protection. I am acutely aware of the concerns outlined in the report in relation to the cost of transport, particularly personalised or individualised transport requirements for Persons with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme ("RWS") and 1951 superannuation scheme ("1951 Scheme"). In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes to the scheme. These changes involve significant amendments to the Scheme which are necessary in order to address the Minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 206, 207 and 208 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I am not specifically aware of the document the Deputy refers to, however I understand there are often a wide range of costs associated with re-opening any disused railway line.  As the Deputy is aware, I do believe our rail network requires a broad strategic review to better understand its role and assess its future potential.  A review is underway to consider whether opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 221 together. The MetroLink project is currently at Decision Gate 1: Approval in Principle under the Public Spending Code.  The key document at Decision Gate 1 is the Preliminary Business Case and a Preliminary Business Case has been submitted to my Department for initial review in line with the requirements of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2022)

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 due to be published for public consultation early this year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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, where applicable.  In relation to the appraisal of possible measures to manage traffic in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2022)

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 maintenance, upgrading and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...