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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways.  As of 20 September 2021 and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993,  the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Vehicle sharing platforms and shared mobility services, such as car-share clubs, escooter or bike-share schemes and other short-term rental or sharing models, particularly those which can be obtained ‘on demand’, are an effective mechanism for reducing car dependency. This was recognised in the recent OECD Report 'Redesigning Ireland’s Transport for Net Zero', which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, has begun the process of developing the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS).  A feasibility study of light rail will be undertaken as part of the development of the new strategy which will replace the current Galway Transport Strategy.   The NTA is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 72 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am acutely aware that the cost of electric vehicles remains an issue for many consumers and that  supply chain issues globally have also proven difficult. These have been exacerbated by international events. Ireland is at the beginning of its transition to private electric transport. Within a few years I anticipate there will be a viable second hand market that will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is in place to support the greening of the SPSV, or taxi, sector. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, reducing the CO2 emissions of a sector which typically has very high mileage, and also can positively influence the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by improving general perception and awareness of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, while the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by the publicly-subvented bus and rail services funded through the National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service obligation (PSO) programme, the public transport system also includes non-subvented bus services provided on a commercial basis by bus and coach businesses of varying size. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The issue of a rail spur from Limerick to Shannon Airport has been considered in the context of the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS). As the Deputy may be aware, that Strategy was developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Limerick City and County Council, Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (2 Mar 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 in our cities, including the provision of Park & Ride facilities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pay (2 Mar 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 issue of industrial relations at Go-Ahead Ireland is a matter for the company itself and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Go-Ahead Ireland for direct reply.  Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under public service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (2 Mar 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. It is also an essential part of ensuring just and equal access to EVs across Ireland, including in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Mar 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 issue raised by the deputy in relation to providing an update on additional bus capacity that has been delivered or is planned to be delivered on the 109x Dublin-Kells-Cavan service is an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The DART+ South West project on the Kildare rail line is one of five complementary projects under the DART+ programme for the extension and/or enhancement of the current DART system. The programme includes: - DART+ West to Maynooth / M3 Parkway. - DART+ South West to Hazelhatch & Celbridge - DART+ Coastal North to Drogheda. - DART+ Coastal South to Greystones. - DART+ Fleet The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following the adoption of the carbon budget programme by Dáil Éireann in April 2022, the Government agreed and established sectoral emissions ceilings for relevant sectors of the economy in July 2022, in accordance with provisions set out under the Climate and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 (‘Climate Acts 2015-2021’).   Under this legally binding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Mar 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: Road Projects (2 Mar 2023)

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