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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Reviews (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following consultation with officials in my Department, and having confirmed with the Deputy that her question refers to reviews of Acts carried out on foot of provisions of the Acts themselves, I can confirm that no such reviews have been carried out by my Department in the period from the year 2000 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 May 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 decisions regarding the routes of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 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 maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that my Department has no plans at present for a review of the rules regarding tractors driving on motorways.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (9 May 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 operation and provision of public transport. I understand from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media that much of the nationwide infrastructure of venues and arts centres were initiated and funded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 to 184, inclusive, 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wildlife Protection (9 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 May 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 the planning and timetabling of trains to improve connectivity, including which stations are served by which trains, is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (9 May 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: Transport Costs (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (9 May 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 (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual projects. In addition to the above, a National Guidelines and Standards Group has been established within my Department to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (9 May 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 the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual walking and cycling infrastructure projects. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have forwarded your query to that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (9 May 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 certain public transport infrastructure, including the provision of Park and Ride facilities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 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 BusConnects Dublin, to which I understand the plan mentioned in the Deputy's question refers to. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design, improvement and upgrading of individual national roads is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Sales (9 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulations establishing a minimum 5.5% ethanol in petrol placed upon the market by renewable transport fuel obligation account holders were made on 1 April 2023. In making the regulations consideration was given to the responses received through a statutory consultation on the draft regulations, the impact on fuel prices, and other economic and environmental impacts. Through the...