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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Oct 2024)

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, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: All requests and queries regarding meetings can be sent to my diary team who will liaise directly with the requestor. They can be contacted at ministerdiary@transport.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Oct 2024)

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Dublin. The query raised by the Deputy is an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The professionalisation of the Communications Function of my Department in recent years reflects the increased need to ensure that the Department is responsive and proactive in terms of the transparency of our work. This has resulted in improved outputs and outcomes, including a 19% drop in FOIs from journalists on 2022 levels in 2023 for example, and cross-Government climate campaigns being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The details of all advertising campaigns undertaken by my Department in 2024 can be found in the table below. The Your Journey Counts campaign focuses on encouraging behavioural change away from private car use towards more sustainable modes such as public transport and active travel. The development of the campaign was identified in both the Climate Action Plan 2023 and the Climate Action...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Oct 2024)

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: Public Transport (15 Oct 2024)

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. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware the 20% average fare reduction for all PSO services was introduced in February 2022 as part of a suite of a suite of Government measures to help combat the rising cost of living. It also provided an incentive for the use of public transport as opposed to the private car at a time when fuel prices were increased. This fare initiative was continued under Budget 2023...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the electrification of public transport. The Government is committed to the decarbonisation of the public transport sector in line with the Climate Action Plan. No new diesel-only buses have been purchased for urban public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has committed significant funding to support zero and low emitting vehicles through the National Development Plan, which currently includes an allocation of almost €500 million for the period 2021-2025 and additional support from the Climate Action Fund, the Shared Island Fund and the EU Just Transition Fund. Almost €116m has been allocated in 2024 to ensure the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy, overall funding in relation to public transport, and corporate governance of transport operators including Irish Rail. The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. Accessibility features, such as wheelchair access and audio/visual aids, are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for accessible public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Members of the media would generally not travel with me as part of an official delegation at international engagements. I do note on one occasion during a visit to China for St. Patrick's Day 2023, a journalist from the Journal.ie accompanied me and there was no cost to the Department as the publication funded the Journalist's trip.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy, overall funding in relation to public transport, and corporate governance of transport operators including Irish Rail. The issues raised by the Deputy are a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the Clongriffin DART station. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The request for consent for amendment to the An Post Superannuation scheme to increase payments by 2% with effect...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Warmer Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. The scheme is available to owner-occupied homes built before 2006 where the household meets the Department of Social Protection (DSP) payment related eligibility criteria. No exceptions to these criteria can be made. The Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for...