Results 7,621-7,640 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, the re-commissioning works at Kishogue Station. Noting...

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. My Department and 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 by catering for both existing...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy was developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, 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 ongoing progress on its delivery. Please contact my...

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

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA) will carry out a feasibility assessment for light rail in Galway city, as part of the review of the 2016 Galway Transport Strategy and the development of a new Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, which will be undertaken in conjunction with Galway City and Galway County Councils. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

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

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. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project. Noting the above position,...

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. 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 and construction of individual national roads is a matter...

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: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 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. As the Deputy is aware, a draft national strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025 was published for consultation in March. The draft strategy sets out the government’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 day-to-day operations of public transport services. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy’s question in...

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

Eamon Ryan: A number of significant steps taken in recent years and on-going within the Department of Transport, will help to ensure the overall viability of the transport sector, ensuring that connectivity within Ireland and internationally is safeguarded. The Government recognises that aviation makes significant direct and indirect contributions in the regions, providing for high quality jobs...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for progressively making transport accessible, including at transport hubs, I have forwarded your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 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 raised by the Deputy regarding the status of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann intercity rail services is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I...

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

Eamon Ryan: The revised targets that have been set out in the updated Transport Chapter of Climate Action Plan 2023(CAP23) are informed by detailed transport modelling undertaken by the National Transport Authority. This work identifies a sectoral decarbonisation pathway that can achieve a 50% reduction in transport emissions by 2030. The targets in CAP23 are intended to communicate the level of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (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. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to procure public transport services by means of Public Service Obligation (PSO)...

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: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA) will shortly publish the statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042, following my approval. The strategy includes proposals to extend DART services on the Kildare Line to Sallins/Naas in addition to the construction of a new train station to the west of Sallins which is envisioned to house a regional Park and ride site with...

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

Eamon Ryan: While my Department drafted the regulations doubling the penalties for parking on a footpath, bus lane or cycle track early last year, the enforcement of these penalties, along with the monitoring of the operational effectiveness of that enforcement, falls to local authority parking wardens and to An Garda Síochána. The Deputy may wish to bring his query to the direct attention of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ Programme. Further extensions to DART services in the years ahead are being considered as part of...

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the Local Area Hackney Scheme, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is right to highlight the importance of data in planning for public transport infrastructure and services. The Metropolitan Area Transport Strategies for the five cities are developed over a twenty- year horizon and reviewed every six years. These strategies use a range of statistical data to inform their analysis, including – - National Planning Framework’s future...