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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 231 together. 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 query raised by the deputy in relation to a breakdown of those resigning from Bus Éireann per year between 2017-2023, and a breakdown of...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 and 233 together. 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 query raised by the deputy in relation to a breakdown of those resigning from Iarnród Éireann per year between 2017-2023, and a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jul 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 concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jul 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 concerned....

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

Eamon Ryan: Neither I nor officials in my Department have met with stakeholders involved in the A5 Enough is Enough campaign, however, officials in my Department engage regularly with the Senior Officials Group on North/South Infrastructure and Investment. The purpose of the group is to facilitate discussion between the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive on the implementation of relevant...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Public Appointments Service (PAS) has responsibility for managing an open, accessible and transparent system to support Ministers in making appointments to State boards. The Department of Transport operates in accordance with these guidelines in filling vacancies on State Boards under our remit. It is open to the public to apply for positions advertised on the stateboards.ie website....

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

Eamon Ryan: The SMP Pathfinder Programme was launched on 17 October 2022, consisting of 35 exemplar transport projects to be delivered by local authorities, and other bodies, around the country. Taken together, the proposals offer the potential to transform how we move, work and live by making it easier to leave the car at home and choose a different mode of travel. In addition to showcasing the appetite...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (13 Jul 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. CycleConnects, which is under development by the NTA in...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 254 together. The Strategic Rail Review is being undertaken in cooperation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. It will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. The Review is considering the future of the rail network with regard to the following ambitions: improving...

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. Within the budget available for regional and local roads, the primary focus of investment is on...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I launched the 2023 Local Hackney pilot scheme last January in 21 designated areas, for which applications closed on 28 February. It is a one-year grant aided pilot programme that aims to assist in the provision of part-time local hackney services in designated rural areas which cannot support a full-time taxi or hackney operation. With this new pilot service, rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (13 Jul 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. Following the initial phase of the Walking and Cycling Index...

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

Eamon Ryan: The National Household Travel Survey is produced by the NTA, details on the most recent Survey in 2022 is planned for release in Q3/Q4 2023. I have referred your Question to the NTA for response, who noted that they are still on-track for publication in Q3/Q4 of this year. The report is in its final review phase and is expected to be finished in the next 3-4 weeks.

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

Eamon Ryan: Under Action 74 of the Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP), my Department has established a Research Network to advise on, agree and focus resources towards research priorities which provide an evidence base for implementation of the Policy, drawing on national and international best practice. The Research Network is made up of representatives from my Department, the National Transport...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together. All CEO salaries and benefits are published in the company’s Annual Report and Financial Statements in keeping with the Business and Financial Reporting requirements of the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. Following my 5 July reply to the deputy in relation to PQ 33062/23, the table attached has been...

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry 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. However, I can inform the Deputy that Uber has been licensed by the NTA as a dispatch operator and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Jul 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 agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in relation to this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network, including stations on the network, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. Noting the IÉ's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a...

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (13 Jul 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 maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...