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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Taxi Regulation (Maximum Fares) Order 2017 which took effect on 1 February 2018, sets the maximum fares that may be charged by the driver of a taxi in respect of journey undertaken in the State in line with the table contained in the Schedule to the Order. The Deputy may be aware that work on the latest NTA Review of the national maximum fare is well underway, and fuel costs are a major...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, My Department has engaged Word Perfect Translation Ltd on 41 times between 2011 to date in 2022 for translation services from English into various languages for Departmental reports and documents. Details are set out in the table below. The provision of materials in other languages is an important aspect of our approach to customer services and is necessary in terms of meeting our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While as Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, it is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which operates under the TFI Local Link brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (23 Mar 2022)

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 day-to-day operations of public transport. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including route 14, are commercial bus services and as such responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company. I have,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 31 together. 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 operation of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of public transport fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Mar 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including in consultation with Iarnród Eireann railway infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland. The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply. If the reply is not received within the next 10 days please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (23 Mar 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, on a non-statutory basis, responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including Cork Light Rail Transit. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. The management of the public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities. Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Mar 2022)

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 operation of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of public transport fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 37 together. I refer to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 9th March 2022. The funding allocation for B5 Public Transport Investment for 2022 is €780.06m and is available to view on gov.ie - The Revised Estimates Volumes for the Public Service (www.gov.ie). Capital funding in 2022 will be allocated to the following programmes:...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Mar 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, on a non-statutory basis, responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Galway City Area, including in consultation with Iarnród Eireann, railway infrastructure. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While my Department does not have contracts with Roadbridge, it has been providing funding to Limerick City and County Council for the construction of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road scheme which was awarded about a year ago to Roadbridge. Limerick City and County Council was the awarding body for this scheme and the Council is now examining the most effective and efficient way to complete...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority and Exchequer funding is intended to supplement local authorities’ own resources. The major cuts to funding for regional and local roads during the post 2008 recession resulted in the build-up of a substantial backlog of works across the country. The estimated cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Renewable Energy Generation (24 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The final design of the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) was approved by Government in December 2021 and will be published shortly. The phased introduction of supports has already begun with the commencement of the MSS domestic solar PV grant on 16 February last, with grant levels up to €2,400, the removal of the minimum BER requirement and increasing eligibility for homes built...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (24 Mar 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 MetroLink. The NTA works in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in relation to the planning and development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Mar 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, on a non-statutory basis, responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Galway City Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Eireann, railway infrastructure. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, in December Government issued approval in principle for the DART+ Programme. The DART+ Programme will double the rail capacity in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and will be the cornerstone of rail investment in the GDA for the coming years. Government approval permitted Iarnród Éireann to enter into a ten-year procurement framework for new DART fleet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (24 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities, including for its own audit of bus stations, I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Officials from my Department have recently sought information from Ryanair regarding the level of utilisation of the services it operates between Poland and Ireland. Ryanair indicated that it provides up to 100 flights per week on 16 routes between the major airports in Poland to Dublin, Cork and Shannon, and has seen strong but not excessive demand on these routes into Ireland in recent...