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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (3 Oct 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), operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has committed significant funding to support zero and low emitting vehicles through the National Development Plan, which currently includes an allocation of almost €500 million for the period 2021-2025 and additional support from the Climate Action Fund, the Shared Island Fund and the EU Just Transition Fund. €110m has been allocated in 2023 to ensure the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (3 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: Road Projects (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the authorities in Northern Ireland. The funding arrangements in relation to the A5 have been governed by the 2014 Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start, and under this Agreement the Government is committed to provide funding of £75 million towards the cost of the A5 upgrade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 204 and 205 together. In March 2021, I launched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme as a response to the need to improve safety at the ‘front of school’ environment and enhance access to school grounds. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 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: Transport Policy (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, is currently in the process of developing the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS). This strategy will replace the current Galway Transport Strategy. Given the NTA's role in the review of the strategy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for updated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (3 Oct 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: Rail Network (3 Oct 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 issue of additional once-off train services or increased capacity is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. Ireland has committed to transitioning to a low carbon economy by 2050 and the transport sector has a significant role to play. To date, in Ireland, the transport sector is heavily dependent on imported oil. Reducing this reliance and switching to zero emission fuels and technologies will be essential to decarbonise the sector. Major...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 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: Bus Éireann (3 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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (3 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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (3 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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (3 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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (3 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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (3 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 questions raised by the deputy in relation to Bus Éireann routes 103, 103X, 105, 105X, 109 and 109a is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. There have been significant developments in relation to bus transport 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 enhancement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day-to-day operations regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (3 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the SPSV driver licence tests, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA...