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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, who are primarily responsible for prosecuting traffic offences. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Sports Policy was published in 2018 and provided for a new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The aim of the fund is to provide Exchequer support for larger sports capital  project where the Exchequer investment is greater than the maximum amount available under the Sports Capital Programme. The first grants under the new scheme were announced in January of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As outlined in the revised Roadmap announced by Government, driving tests and instruction may resume from this week starting 29 June.   Driving lessons are provided privately and are not a State service.  As a private company, a driving school must ensure that they can comply with the necessary public health requirements before they can reopen...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol as agreed by employer and trade union representatives. The resumption of driver testing raises particular problems...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Over the course of the Covid-19 crisis, my Department has been working closely with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to ensure public transport services continue and to plan for the provision of enhanced public transport services in line with the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. On the 25th of June, Government announced changes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis and my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services. The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department and the relevant health authorities, on plans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The RSA has been working, in consultation with my Department, on plans for the resumption of the range of services and functions for which it is responsible, following the publication of the Government roadmap and, more recently, the National Return to Work Safety Protocol as agreed by employer and trade union representatives.  The resumption of driver testing has raised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (30 Jun 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.  A flexible approach to allowing grantees sufficient time to  drawdown their grants has always been adopted.  Grantees are given a minimum of 2 years...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 682 together. 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 in the Greater Dublin Area including implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank both public and commercial operators...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  Rosslare Europort is operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann.  As such, the issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that neither the former Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, nor the former Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin TD, have had any meetings or video calls with Sport Ireland in the last six months in relation to this organisation’s governance or with the organisation itself.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to be able to remind the Deputy that the NCT, NDLS, and driver theory test all resumed service on a phased basis as of 8 June.  The NCT is undergoing a phased reopening after the recent CoVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis.  15 NCTS centres reopened on June 8th, with the remaining centres opening in phases in line with the Government's Roadmap.  It is anticipated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am acutely aware how critical the work of the supply chain is during the COVID-19 pandemic and that every element of it is a vital link in ensuring a continuous flow of essential goods.  However, the issue you have raised regarding Certificates of Fitness to Resume Work  following periods of absence is an employee relations matter and not a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Applicants over 70 years may be able to avail of the online service to renew their driving licence, if they have a Public Service Card. The Road Safety Authority continues to work on expanding the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types.  Further information is available at and

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 689 and 690 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including regulatory measures in response to the present COVID-19 pandemic, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to be able to inform the Deputy that driver testing for trucks, buses and motorbikes resumed yesterday.  It is planned that tests for cars, minibuses and vans will resume on a phased basis during this Phase before July 20. Final dates for resumption of car tests remain under discussion and are dependent on continued positive progression of the country against the overall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: A funding package of up to €70 million was announced on Friday 19th June to support the sport sector, which has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding package includes; - Funding of up to €40m for the three main field sports organisations – the FAI, the GAA and the IRFU.   - a Resilience Fund of up to €10m to support the National...