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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. My Department and National Transport Authority (NTA) continue to monitor and respond to the influx of refugees due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and are factoring in the geographical spread of Ukrainian refugees into the planning process. In order to serve a dual purpose...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 cycling routes within communities. This will help...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, a financial and economic appraisal in relation to the potential re-opening of Phases 2 and 3 of the Western Rail Corridor, commissioned by Iarnród Éireann and conducted by EY economic consultants, was published in early 2021 and is available to view at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/1174d-review-of-western-rail-corri...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the overall policy and funding as it relates to Active Travel and Greenways. The Regional Design Offices (RDOs) fall under the remit of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and I am therefore referring the Deputy's question to that agency for an up-to-date response. Please advise my office if a reply is not received within 10 days. ...

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry including licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016.  As the Deputy is aware the transfer of licences for SPSVs is, at present, prohibited under section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Mar 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 usage of HVO Fuel in the public transport fleet is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), which manages the purchasing of fuel on behalf of its subsidiary...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040 was developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Cork City Council and Cork County Council.   Noting the NTA's role in the development of the strategy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply in relation to progress on its...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy has requested, the following table shows the exchequer capital outturn for rail infrastructure in 2021 and 2022, and the exchequer capital allocation for rail infrastructure in 2023. - 2021 € Million Outturn 2022 € Million Outturn 2023 € Million Allocation Rail Programmes 561.1 622.3 595.0

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Strategic Connection Points (SCPs) are a key element of the National Broadband Plan providing high-speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. As of 17 February 2023, 864 SCP sites (282 Broadband Connection Points, which are publicly accessible sites, and 582 schools) have been installed and the high-speed broadband service will be switched on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a new build premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie  The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention.   All new build premises in the State Intervention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The High-Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, shows the areas included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour-coded and searchable by address and Eircode. Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high-speed broadband through the State led Intervention.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: All new build premises in the State Intervention Area are covered under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) Project Agreement. NBI identify new premises via Geo-directory Updates which are added to the NBP Intervention Area on a quarterly basis. NBI then undertake an assessment of the new premises and determine what is required for them to be connected to the NBI network in the area....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Mar 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 NTA, who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. My Department and I receive regular updates on project progress and delivery from the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157, 158, 167 and 182 to 184, inclusive, together. Issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme...

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of local authorities, 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.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am fully committed to strengthening our public transport offerings and progressively making them accessible for all, especially for disabled people/persons with disabilities, reduced mobility, and older people.  However, I must emphasise to the Deputy that specialised non-public (closed) door-to-door services do not fall under my aegis. The type of...

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.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) is responsible for managing the advertising of its operating subsidiaries:  Bus Átha Cliath, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (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: Rail Network (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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including light rail. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

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.  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.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...