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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I understand the Deputy is referring to bike-sharing schemes such as those operated through the Regional Bikes Scheme in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of related funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA). ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the rollout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the national Public Service Obligation bus fleet. The issue raised in relation to details of the bus fleet serving the 226...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. It is the individual transport companies, which have responsibility for the operation of public transport services, in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 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: Bus Services (4 Oct 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the rollout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The information sought by the Deputy is included in the table below: Title of General Scheme Date of Referral to Oireachtas Committee for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny Date of Publication of General Scheme Link to Published General Scheme (if available) 2017 General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Scéimeanna Rannacha (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Is ar chrann gach údaráis áitiúil a thiteann an fhreagracht reachtúil as feabhsú agus cothabháil na mbóithre réigiúnacha agus áitiúla i gcomhréir le forálacha Alt 13 d’Acht na mBóithre, 1993. Maoinítear oibreacha ar na bóithre sin ó acmhainní na n-údarás áitiúil féin,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 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: Electric Vehicles (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 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: Road Safety (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 to 2015, the improvement and maintenance of public regional and local roads, including public lighting, is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority. In this context, policy and decisions in relation to new public lighting installations is a matter for local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both the policy and funding areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (4 Oct 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 question raised by the deputy in relation to problems with the Dublin Bus No. 15 route is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Fuels (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a drop-in bioliquid which can replace fossil diesel up to 100%, with GHG reduction benefits. When used in transport the HVO is referred to as biofuel. HVO bioliquid is also used as renewable energy for heating and power generators. Supporting the supply of renewable energy in transport, the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2023-2025 sets out the pathway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (4 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 91 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Each year, an estimated 1,410 people die prematurely in Ireland due to air pollution and the majority, as a result of particulate matter from solid fuel burning. It is further estimated that there are over 16,200 life years lost, while many people also experience a poor quality of life due to the associated short-term and long-term health impacts of this form of pollution. I remain committed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. SEAI grants for homeowners are focused towards those measures which will be most effective in reducing energy use and reducing our carbon emissions. In order to move away from the installation of gas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Climate Action Plan 23 recognises that a range of supports, of both a financial and technical nature, are required to support the decarbonisation required for the Industry Sector to meet its sectoral emissions ceiling for the 1stand 2ndcarbon budgets. These supports are provided through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Industrial Development...