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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Nov 2022)

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 those services in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (29 Nov 2022)

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 raised by the deputy in relation to the reliability of Bus Éireann route 207 is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: A number of new services or amendments to services on the Intercity network have recently been announced. These include changes on the Dublin-Waterford service from the 11 December this year, which includes a new return mid-morning service between Heuston Station and Carlow on weekdays and the addition of a stop at Kilkenny on the 07:00 service between Waterford and Dublin. The train will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland has committed to a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 from the transport sector, which is responsible for around 18% of our greenhouse gas emissions, as well as ambitious reduction targets of car km driven by 2030, as listed in Climate Action Plan 2021 and soon to be updated in the forthcoming Climate Action Plan 2023. The recent report by the Organisation for Economic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 203 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper for the consumer as well as assisting in the overall management of the national grid. Over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home. The Home Charger Grant Scheme provides a grant of up to €600 towards the installation cost of a domestic charge point for new and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (29 Nov 2022)

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 has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally by way of public transport services contracts, and for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has appointed an Access Officer in accordance with section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005. The Access Officer acts as a point of contact and is responsible for providing and coordinating assistance and guidance to persons with disabilities accessing services provided by the department. The Access Officer can be contacted at access.officer@transport.gov.ie....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Under Irish law, e-scooters are regarded as mechanically propelled vehicles and may only be used in a public place if they are registered, taxed and insured and the user has the appropriate driving licence. However, e-scooters are not type-approved, they cannot be registered or taxed and there is no appropriate licence category, so they cannot legally be used on public roads. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Nov 2022)

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 those services in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (29 Nov 2022)

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 regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214, 215 and 216 together. I am aware of the product referred to which is a commercial fuel additive, with the stated objective of facilitating increased engine efficiency and thereby reducing air pollutant and carbon emissions. I have no direct role in relation to commercial market decisions on the use of particular fuel additives or similar products but...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

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: Dublin Bus (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Unfortunately, many operators are experiencing staffing difficulties at present, both as a result of COVID-19 related absences and also in relation to recruiting new drivers. The National Transport Authority has worked collaboratively with all operators to try to mitigate the impact of these staff shortages through: - Recruitment campaigns in recent months; - Engagement with the RSA to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My office will review this meeting request and make contact with the deputy shortly. As I previously advised the deputy, it is my objective to allocate funding to eligible local authorities on as equitable a basis as possible taking the length of the road network and traffic factors into account. The main focus of State road grants will continue to be the protection and renewal of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, I have not availed of a Ministerial driver. Minister of State Naughton has availed of two Ministerial Civilian drivers since July 2020. These Civilian Drivers remain in their roles and have not been replaced by an official Garda driver.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 and 151 together. Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices is having on households. That is why the €2.4 billion package of supports implemented in 2022 has been followed by a further package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion and as part of Budget 2023. This includes a new...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has been appointed as regulator for district heating networks and will be responsible for development of appropriate regulation of the sector going forward. Central to the regulation of the sector will be the recommendations of the District Heating Steering Group. This Steering Group has been examining, among other things, the economic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices is having on households and throughout 2022 introduced a €2.4 billion package of supports and as part of Budget 2023 has introduced a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion. This includes a new Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme through which €550.47 (exclusive of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department provides funding to local authorities for a large range of programmes, schemes and initiatives across its remit. This includes funding which contributes to the achievement of our climate and energy goals such as community energy projects, retrofitting, community climate action, and environmental projects such as a range...