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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: This question relates to Climate Action Plan 2023, action number PD/23/1. An update on delivery of this action has been published as part of the Department of the Taoiseach Q2 2023 Climate Action Plan quarterly progress report, available at gov.ie - Climate Action Plan Progress Reports (www.gov.ie)

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The Boyne Greenway is a proposed 27km route running between Navan and Drogheda. The scheme is proposed to run adjacent to significant visitor attractions including the Battle of Boyne site and the UNESCO World Heritage site at Bru na Boinne. In 2023, €100,000...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Inquiries (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are no tribunals, public investigations, or commissions of investigation currently underway within my Department, or commissioned by my Department at present. Certain units within my Department conduct investigations in line with their statutory responsibilities. Reports from these investigations are available publicly on their websites as follows:Air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that no White Papers, as described by the Deputy, have been published by the Department of Transport from 2008 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Please see the attached table below with the total number of consultancy reports commissioned or funded by the Department of Transport that have been categorised or designated as not for external publication from 2011 to date and the total costs incurred on commissioning or funding these reports: Years No. of Consultancy Reports Costs incurred ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has utilised advertising on Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and X (formerly Twitter) to support information and communication campaigns. The Department has not placed paid advertisements on X since early 2023. The Department keeps all forms of communication to the public, including social media advertising, under consistent review in order to maximise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has utilised advertising on Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and X (formerly Twitter) to support information and communication campaigns. The Department has not placed paid advertisements on X since early 2023. The Department keeps all forms of communication to the public, including social media advertising, under consistent review in order to maximise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has utilised advertising on Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and X (formerly Twitter) to support information and communication campaigns. The Department has not placed paid advertisements on X since early 2023. The Department keeps all forms of communication to the public, including social media advertising, under consistent review in order to maximise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the development and extension of park-and-ride...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292, 293 and 294 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for transport planning in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), which includes County Kildare, and the making of a transport strategy for the region is a core function of the NTA. The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042, which I approved earlier...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, 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 Deputy's question regarding the extent to which the passenger capacity of the commuter lines in north County Kildare can be improved while awaiting electrification of proposed commuter lines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 car parking facilities at railway stations in north Kildare. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, 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. I understand that Iarnród Éireann's operational fleet is fully deployed on scheduled services at present, in line with prevailing demand. However, 41 new Intercity railcar carriages...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ West project. In conjunction with service operators, the NTA also has responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As transport accounts for a little over 20% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions, there can be no doubt that the sector has a vital role to play in our national decarbonisation efforts. Providing meaningful alternatives to everyday car journeys, especially in our cities, is fundamental to achieving our climate objectives. We are taking tangible steps towards meeting our ambitious...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, 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. I understand that Iarnród Éireann's operational fleet is fully deployed on scheduled services at present, in line with prevailing demand. However, 41 new Intercity railcar carriages...