Results 601-620 of 6,030 for speaker:Brendan Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 495. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the renewal of a taxi licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26425/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 499. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there are no wheelchair accessible points at the landmark locations along the Wild Atlantic Way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 509. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been an increase in service on the commuter train lines leading into Dublin since 2015; the service levels for each of the commuter lines in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26769/18]

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Water Supply Leakages (13 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: Irish Water needs to come clean on all factors contributing to the problem. I was informed by the Irish Water managing director, Mr. Jerry Grant, earlier this week that, "We have identified a need for a booster pump to increase the supply to the Skerries reservoir and that will be put into our work programme." I hope that means doing it with immediate effect and leaving it in place to meet...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Water Supply Leakages (13 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: The people of Skerries have experienced great hardship due to the collapse of the water system last week. While restrictions in supply have now been lifted somewhat, this comes with the caveat that they could be reapplied should the need arise. That is very difficult for people with young children, for older people and for those who are sick. The fragility of our water system is there for...

Priority Questions: Road Tolls (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: I thank the Minister for his response. I have spoken many times in this Chamber about the fragility of the M1 corridor. Any accident in the Dublin Port tunnel brings traffic on all northside arteries into the city to an absolute standstill, reinforcing the need for the MetroLink to be delivered. For now, commuters from north County Dublin are using this tunnel as a means to get to the city...

Priority Questions: Road Tolls (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: The behaviour of commuters who use the tunnel is driven by the congestion in the city centre, which is also the Minister's responsibility. The injustice to people living on the Dublin's northside has gone on for too long and cannot be allowed to continue. The differential is too great and the price is too high. As a minimum step, the differential should be reduced. With MetroLink in the...

Priority Questions: Road Tolls (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the payment structure of the Dublin Port Tunnel with particular reference to the fact it disadvantages commuters from the north side in view of the fact the greater cost is borne in the morning time by southbound traffic and in the evening time by northbound traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/18]

Priority Questions: Road Tolls (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: The Dublin Port Tunnel is a great piece of infrastructure connecting Dublin Port and the East Link Bridge with the M1 corridor and the M50. However, will the Minister comment on the payment structure for the Dublin Port Tunnel with particular reference to the fact that it disadvantages commuters from the north side? The greater cost is borne in the morning by southbound traffic and in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has reflected further on the decision to award Fingal County Council the role of noise monitor for Dublin Airport in view of political and public opposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25333/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a feasibility study for the provision of a segregated cycle lane to be constructed with the MetroLink project in the interests of increasing green and sustainable transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25334/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a third terminal in Dublin Airport; if he will reference rumours that such a terminal would be built on the western boundary of the airport in the vicinity of St. Margaret's village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25335/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 511. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects a decision on an immigration appeal by persons (details supplied) to be processed; if it will be expedited in view of the seriousness of the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25083/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 1058. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support an increased service for the 101 Bus Éireann route with particular reference to the village of Balrothery in Fingal, which is only served by this bus and does not have another bus or rail service for its growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Exemptions (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 1096. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the case of a person (details supplied) who applied to have their car certified as not in use from July 2015 has now received a car tax bill of €1,892; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person had sent in an RF150 form to state their car was off the road; if this person is only due to pay tax from...

Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 May 2018)

Brendan Ryan: Despite the best efforts of the Government, landlords continue to dance around, or through, attempts at increasing security of tenure for renters. We believe that if enacted, and not just accepted, this Bill would be a real tenants' Bill. The measures in the Bill provide real protections for tenants, as outlined by Deputy O'Sullivan. The housing crisis is not abating and I am concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 May 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if capital expenditure is now planned for the building project for a school (details supplied); if work will take place in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 May 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the architect previously working on the replacement school project for a school (details supplied) was directly employed by his Department or contracted in for a specified project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23407/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 May 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the previous architect for a building project at a school (details supplied) was not replaced when they left in July 2017; the reason for delays in appointing a replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23408/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 May 2018)

Brendan Ryan: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 22 November 2017, the reason there was no reference to difficulty with sourcing and hiring architects for a school (details supplied) in relation to this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23409/18]