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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. Tipperary County Council is the responsible authority for management and implementation of the remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: 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 underlined the transformative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the planning, design and construction, including noise mitigation measures, for individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

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 feasibility study on the Athenry to Galway corridor to consider incremental improvements in train capacity between Galway and Athenry. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issue raised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Government approved a ten-year fleet framework agreement between Iarnród Éireann and Alstom in December 2021. This allows for the purchase of up to 750 electric and battery-electric train carriages over the contract period. This contract allows for the purchase of fleet for both the DART+ Programme and other areas of the rail network too. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 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 authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jan 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: Transport Policy (19 Jan 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 free travel for employees and a nominated partner and family member would fall within the terms of employment offered and would be a matter for the individual public transport operators. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 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 of these services in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 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 national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 88 together. 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 BusConnects Cork. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. Limerick City and County Council is the contracting authority for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (19 Jan 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. Any new Active Travel infrastructure funded by my Department must be designed in compliance with the guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jan 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 National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Local Authorities have been employing Active Travel Officers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport, including rail. However, the operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the former station at Dunleer, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I am not aware of any current plans to reopen...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jan 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: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that officials in my Department have engaged with Iarnród Éireann in relation to the bridge strike at Barrow Bridge, short-term remedial actions to ensure safety, and the longer-term repair works required. Noting Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in the matter in the first instance, I have referred the Deputy's questions to IÉ for a more detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Iarnród Éireann fleet is due to be expanded this year, with the final delivery of 41 new Intercity railcars expected in the coming months. The precise deployment of these new trains is still being considered by Iarnród Éireann and will reflect emerging travelling trends post-COVID-19. The route between Grand Canal Dock and Hazelhatch/Newbridge could see capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (19 Jan 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 National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred...