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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. It is important to remember that driver licensing law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet high standards of safety. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. As such, all EU driving licences are exchangeable when a person moves from one Member State to another. In the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The issue publicly funded COVID-19 testing is a matter for the public health authorities and my colleague the Minister for Health. The Expert Advisory Group on the Return to Sport, established by my predecessor and which includes medical personnel, has advised - in line with public health advice - that the basic principles of good hygiene practice, hand washing, cough etiquette and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment that the Government will publish a series of immediate actions to support the economy - the "July Stimulus". In this context the Government will, among other things, consider further additional measures that may be needed to support the tourism and hospitality sector. My Department has liaised with other Government departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, in June 2019, the Government gave approval, in principle, to contributing €5 million in Exchequer funding towards a €12 million runway extension project at Waterford Airport. The model of funding put forward by Waterford Airport in respect of this project was new - private and local authority interests have committed to investing the balance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: An applicant for a driving licence must have their normal residence in the State. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the expiry date of the licence.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation and oversight of periodic roadworthiness testing in the State. Accordingly, I have forwarded your query to the RSA as it relates to an operational matter. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if he has not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In order to accelerate the up-take by drivers of zero- and low-emitting vehicles, a range of incentives is available to individuals and companies to reduce the cost of their purchase and running. Incentives are targeted at different purchaser types and in respect of different vehicle types, and several of the incentives schemes are designed to specifically give more encouragement for up-take...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that from the onset of the COVID-19 emergency and the introduction of restrictions as part of the necessary public health response, passenger demand for taxis and other small public service vehicle (SPSV) services fell considerably and many operators stopped working. In recognition of the challenges facing businesses, the Government put in place a range of measures to assist...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA), as the statutory regulator for the SPSV sector under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, has published information for the SPSV industry which includes guidelines in relation to COVID-19. This information is available on the NTA's website. 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: Railway Stations (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand a reply issued in recent days from my Private Office in reply to correspondence received from the Group referred to in the Deputy's question.. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the former...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The validity of driving licences and learner permits that expired between March and June was extended for 4 months from date of expiry. People with driving licences with an original expiry date in March, which was extended to July and are now due for renewal, and they can renew their licence at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre. The NDLS resumed services on Monday 8 June...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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 Accessibility Retrofit Programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Chicago Convention is the main treaty that governs international civil aviation. Article 5 of the Convention makes provision for overflights and stops for non-traffic purposes, including for refuelling, for aircraft from Contracting States engaged in non-scheduled flights. Both Ireland and the United States are party to this Convention. This provision is implemented in Irish law in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The issue of publicly-funded COVID-19 testing is a matter for the public health authorities and my colleague the Minister for Health. The Expert Advisory Group on the Return to Sport, established by my predecessor and which includes medical personnel from the sports sector, has advised - in line with public health advice - that the basic principles of good hygiene practice, hand washing,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand the Deputy's follow up question to the Parliamentary Question of 7 July to be related to the EU Package Travel Directive and consumer's rights to cancellation and refunds in light of Government travel restrictions. The Government's travel restrictions mean that people can cancel a package holiday booked through an Irish licensed travel agent or tour operator and receive a full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Schools may apply for funding so long as they do so with a sports club or organisation. The most recent (2018) round of the SCP attracted a record 2,337 applications....