Results 241-260 of 1,351 for cork speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the number of passengers who have used their Leap card on the Mallow-Cork train service since the Leap card fares were introduced on that line, to the NTA 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: Departmental Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Funding was allocated to Cork City Council in 2021 under the then Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) programme for the installation of five CityTrees in Cork city centre as part of wider public realm works. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Funding was allocated to Cork City Council in 2021 under the then Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) programme for the installation of five CityTrees in Cork city centre as part of wider public realm works. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Funding was allocated to Cork City Council in 2021 under the then Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) programme for the installation of five CityTrees in Cork city centre as part of wider public realm works. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under the National Development Plan 2021-2030, the Government has committed to supporting the design and development of Cork Light Rail. I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...of the Longford Town Core Cycle Network - the N63 Majors Well Road project – has been completed and the full pathfinder remains on track to be delivered by the end of 2024. Two sections of the Cork to Waterford Inter-Urban Demonstrator Pathfinder, namely Bilberry to Waterford City and Dunkettle to Carrigtohill, were completed in June 2023, with further sections due for completion in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As regards to the classification of the R624 Cobh road, Cork County Council submitted an application for funding for a Great Island Connectivity Scheme under the Regional and Local Road Grant Programme operated by my Department. As the current focus is on the appraisal of the scheme under this Programme, a reclassification is not under consideration at present. Cork County Council was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued design and development of light rail projects in the Greater Dublin Area and Cork. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the development of projects such as Cork Light Rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...2023 24 March 2023 The Shannon Airport Group 30 March 2023 30 March 2023 Dublin Port Company 4 April 2023 4 April 2023 Port of Cork Company 24 April 2023 24 April 2023 Port of Waterford Company 17 April 2023 17 April 2023 Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of the Cork to Limerick project. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Cork. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of various aspects of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Cork. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (5 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...a zero-carbon export solution to their products. Battery electric trucks could be driven to the train station or marshalling yard with access via that rail line through Shannon Foynes Port, Marino Point in Cork, Waterford Port or Rosslare Europort. Currently a lot of that traffic goes from Galway, Mayo and Limerick through the middle of the country and our towns on the way to Rosslare...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (5 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is right. When the Limerick-Ennis service reopened, it defied expectations and there was huge demand but that has always been the case. When the Cobh line to Cork was reopened, passenger demand was way ahead of expectations. There are significant passenger numbers on the line from Ennis to Athenry. Every time, we open passenger rail services, the public shows with its feet that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services under Connecting Ireland, including services between Counties Cork and Waterford, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...(Western Orbitals), was launched on 25thJune.BusConnects Galway: The Salmon Weir Bridge project has been completed and the bridge was opened to the public in May 2023. A planning application in respect of the Dublin Road scheme will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála in 2023.BusConnects Cork:Following an extensive public consultation process, the new network was finalised and published...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including BusConnects Cork. My office has no record of receipt of any correspondence relating to the issue raised by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Cork. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including BusConnects Cork. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...optimised deployment of resources to match changing demand patterns. Where increased passenger demand was evident during the 2022/2023 academic year – for example, on several Limerick City, Cork city and commuter and Dublin commuter services – the NTA is working with operators to improve capacity. These interventions are planned for implementation this autumn, subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy supports the design and development of an improved suburban rail network and a new light rail system in Cork between now and 2040. In relation to heavy rail, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme represents the largest investment in the rail network in Cork undertaken by the State. The programme comprises a number of separate but interrelated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (22 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for bike-sharing schemes like the Regional Bikes Scheme in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway. The Climate Action Plan 2023 acknowledges the increasingly important role of shared mobility, which includes e-bike sharing, in the effort to reduce...