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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 Russia 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: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 171 together. The 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. It is clear that in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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 development of pedestrian...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. My Department is continuously exploring ways to encourage the uptake of cycling as a mode of transport and it is evident that the popularity of e-bikes is rising. Our National Sustainable Mobility Policy examines the different behavioural change...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government committed to cross-Government spending of around €360 million per annum for walking and cycling measures throughout the lifetime of the Government.The majority of this funding comes from the Department of Transport and will contribute to the development of almost 1,000km of new and improved Active Travel infrastructure across the country by 2025. While...

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 query raised by the Deputy in relation to the top six Dublin Bus routes by passenger number in 2022 is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the...

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

Eamon Ryan: Future traffic management measures, including parking charges, for Dublin City will be considered within the context of a new Demand Management Scheme for the Greater Dublin Area, in line with Action 40 of the National Sustainable Mobility Policy. The development of this Scheme is being led by the National Transport Authority in conjunction with relevant local authorities, Transport...

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 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: 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services...

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, as amended. Works on those roads are funded from Councils’ own resources supplemented by State grants, where applicable. The planning and implementation of new road schemes is, therefore, a...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183, 185 and 186 together. As the Deputy may be aware, both DART+ West and DART+ South West are elements of the DART+ Programme. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the...

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 current commuter train passenger levels throughout north Kildare is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore forwarded...

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

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that receipts from public road-side parking in Dublin city do not fall under the remit of the Department of Transport. The issue is a matter for Dublin City Council. Information on parking in Dublin city, and associated bye-laws and charges can be found at the following web address: www.dublincity.ie/residential/parking-dublin-city-centre/dub...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 189 together. 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department has no function with regard to the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Tax Relief Scheme. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has responsibility for this scheme. I have been advised by officials in that department that action 104 of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy contains an important cross-Government action to review transport and...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As the Deputy is aware, since 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. 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...

Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Second Stage (18 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I very much appreciate this opportunity to introduce this Bill. It is probably not likely to take up the full 20 minutes allocated. I am very pleased to address the House on Second Stage of the Bill and to be joined by officials from the Department. The Bill is largely administrative and procedural. It provides for...

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to be able to take part in this debate and to listen to statements on the development of the Climate Action Plan 2023, which was presented by the Government just before the Christmas break. I am also pleased that we have this opportunity to review it. We will continue to do so as we implement it in the coming year and continue to evolve it to meet what is the greatest challenge...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Security Framework (NESF), sets out Ireland's response to the challenges of ensuring the ongoing and long-term security of affordable energy supply in the context of the war in Ukraine. It coordinates work connected to energy security across the electricity, gas and oil sectors and sets out a ‘Whole-of Government’ response to the challenges posed to energy...