Results 241-260 of 721 for garda speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (7 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...for example, in March 2018 my predecessor, Mr. Shane Ross T.D., increased the fixed charge for the offence of parking in a disabled bay from €80 to €150 in response to evidence presented by An Garda Síochána and by disability representative groups of a sharp rise in non-compliance. While my Department is open to the possibility of introducing similar increases...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (1 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...contrary I am aware that the NTA has taken a number of measures to support the SPSV industry during the pandemic. The Deputy may be referring to licences for individual persons to drive an SPSV, which are issued and renewed by An Garda Síochána under section 6 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  If this is the area of the Deputy's query, she might...

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

Eamon Ryan: ...it would be necessary to have some kind of enforcement system with penalties, presumably fines, for cycling without a helmet.  Whilst enforcement might be possible, it could create considerable strain on Garda resources, and indeed on the courts. The matter was considered in the context of the preparation of the Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020.  Although the Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...on private property. Certain places, such as parks under the control of local authorities, can be subject to bye-laws, which those authorities have the power to introduce, to prohibit the use of vehicles. Gardai can also prosecute scrambler and quad bike users in these areas under public order laws. In April 2018, the Department of Justice convened a task force comprising...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Taxi Regulations (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...Taxi Regulation Act 2013, enjoys a broad membership, with members representing driver interests, dispatch operators, passenger interests and official stakeholders such as local government and An Garda Síochána. This diversity of representation, combined with members' commitment to having a well-functioning and effective SPSV sector, is a real strength of the committee. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...and has a broad membership, with representatives of drivers, Licenced Taxi Dispatch Operators, disabled passengers, older passengers, the tourist industry, consumer groups, local government and An Garda Síochána. Its strength comes from the diversity of voices represented all sharing the commitment to having a well-functioning, effective SPSV sector. The Committee plays an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ..., I intend as a first step to ask the critical stakeholders in relation to road safety and urban mobility, including the Road Safety Authority, national and local transport authorities, and the Garda Síochána, what specific priorities and provisions should be enshrined in any new legislation. This is necessary to ensure that any new legislation can be effective in maximising the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...on private property. Certain places, such as parks under the control of local authorities, can be subject to bye-laws, which those authorities have the power to introduce, to prohibit the use of vehicles. Gardai can also prosecute scrambler and quad bike users in these areas under public order laws. In April 2018, the Department of Justice convened a task force comprising...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...are fatally injured. In general, for policy and implementation purposes, it is fatal and serious injury collisions that are of most concern to public authorities. As the question indicates, the Garda Síochána produces analysis of road traffic collisions (RTCs) arising from their enforcement and public order duties; Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and local authorities do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...be necessary to have some kind of enforcement system with penalties, presumably fines, for cycling without a helmet. Whilst enforcement might be possible, it could create considerable strain on Garda resources, and indeed on the courts. The matter was considered in the context of the preparation of the Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020. Although the Strategy strongly favours...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...be necessary to have some kind of enforcement system with penalties, presumably fines, for cycling without a helmet. Whilst enforcement might be possible, it could create considerable strain on Garda resources, and indeed on the courts. The matter was considered in the context of the preparation of the Road Safety Strategy 2013 – 2020. Although the Strategy strongly favours...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61, 71, 73 and 74 together. My Department, through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), currently transfer data daily to An Garda Síochána’s (AGS) Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This dataset contains details of untaxed and untested vehicles (private and commercial) only. The data extracts to AGS and other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (17 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently working with An Garda Síochána to enable its handheld devices access real-time driver and vehicle data. Access to this data is subject to legal and data protection provision approval. Such data transfers will not however be able to determine the drivers that are insured to drive a particular vehicle. This element is subject to the creation of a Motor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...licence category for them. Therefore it is illegal to use them on public roads and in public places. Any person using one in public may be prosecuted and have their vehicle confiscated by An Garda Síochána. However, their use is permitted on private land with the permission of the landowner. Changes to the legal status of these vehicles are not as simple as declaring them no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (9 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...and concerning. Compliance with the public health regulations and guidelines remains our best defence against the virus and I would urge sporting organisations to work with local authorities and An Garda Síochána in regard to the management of local traffic conditions and the enforcement of Traffic and Parking regulations.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (8 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Television Licence Fee (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...,068 2020 (Jan-June) 6,883 1,637 The imposition and collection of fines for non-payment of TV Licences are a matter for the Courts Service in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and An Post does not receive statistics on imposition and collection of fines from the Courts service.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...by a “relevant person” who is defined as any officer, employee or agent of a public transport operator or of the NTA. A relevant person implementing the Regulations can seek the assistance of An Garda Síochána where needed. Where a passenger is not wearing a face covering, a relevant person under the Regulations may: - request the passenger to wear a face covering,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ...driver. Until a learner can meet this standard and pass this test, they are not safe to take to our roads without appropriate supervision. An unaccompanied learner driver who is stopped by the Garda Síochána may face penalty points, a fixed charge, seizure of the vehicle and possible prosecution. The RSA continue to work on expanding the online facility to accommodate all...