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

Eamon Ryan: The additional funding package of up to €70 million which was announced on 19 June for the sports sector includes an amount of up to €40 million to support the three main field sports organisations, i.e. the GAA, the IRFU and the FAI.   It is not possible at this stage to provide a further breakdown of the €40 million funding for the main field...

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 operation and upgrading 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: Roads Maintenance (30 Jun 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. As the Deputy may be aware, the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the maintenance and renewal of our railway infrastructure.  Such funding is provided to the Infrastructure Manager division of Iarnród...

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

Eamon Ryan: Last week, the RSA updated Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) in relation to their plans for resuming driver testing services in line with the revised Government Roadmap for Reopening, including a series of Frequently Asked Questions for ADIs and also details of the protocols being followed for driving tests.   However, it must be noted that, as a...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 697 and 698 together. The aviation industry is one of the most affected by the global pandemic. All airlines have seen severe depletion of revenue and are facing various degrees of financial challenge. My Department continues to engage regularly with airlines, airports, regulators and all relevant stakeholders during the COVID-19 Pandemic with...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 to 701, inclusive, together. 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 is broken down as follows: - Funding of up to €40m for the three main field sports organisations – the FAI, the GAA and...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, 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 the relevant bus operators 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 within...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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

Eamon Ryan: 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.  I am aware that the NTA has made arrangements with the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) to put a priority system...

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

Eamon Ryan: On the 25th of June, Government announced changes to the existing public transport social distancing restrictions. It has been agreed to move from 2 metres social distancing on public transport to 50% capacity. This will help to underpin public transport during these unprecedented times for the sector, with a view to safeguarding public transport capacity in Phases 3 and 4 of the of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (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.  As the SCP is always oversubscribed, priority is given to facilities and equipment that focus on increasing participation in sport. The...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport has maintained regular contact with key aviation stakeholders since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. The aviation industry is one of the most affected by the global pandemic. All airlines have seen severe depletion of revenue and are facing various degrees of financial challenge.   The Government has brought...

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

Eamon Ryan: The School Transport Scheme comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Education.  Bus services outside that scheme are part of the overall public transport sector. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with public transport operators (both public and private) who are implementing public health advice in relation to issues such as cleaning regimes...

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

Eamon Ryan: The minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for driving a power-driven vehicle are set out in Directive 2006/126/EC on driving licences therefore the criteria are set at EU level.  An application by a person for a driving licence or learner permit must be accompanied by a report by a registered medical practitioner if the applicant is suffering from any illness or...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, on Monday 8 June 2020, in line with the commencement of Phase 2 of the Government's Roadmap for easing Covid 19 restrictions, the National Car Test (NCT) resumed on a phased basis. Members of the public who presented their vehicle for an NCT test before the suspension of the service but could only complete a partial inspection due to the vehicle lift issue are...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have overall responsibility for policy and funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the CRR for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, 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 within ten...

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

Eamon Ryan: Due to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, Regulations to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit, were put in place.  Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity extended by 4 months. The resumption of...

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

Eamon Ryan: The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters for the transport operators, in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Eamon Ryan: Firstly I would like to advise that officials in my Department are engaging directly with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland on a regular basis. On the 25th of June the Government approved temporary funding supports, in accordance with EU and national legislation, for the licensed bus sector. Licensed operators provide...