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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Oct 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to a 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport emissions, and so a transition to low emissions vehicles, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Oct 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 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 the Rural Transport Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Oct 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 and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Oct 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 and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Oct 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 independent Transport Regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Oct 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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Irish driver licensing law operates within EU law and is intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are all set out at EU level. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is committed to providing all appropriate and necessary supports to facilitate breastfeeding breaks for staff in the workplace. Such supports include access to suitable accommodation facilities and flexibility around their start and end of work times each day. Each of the offices of my Department has a private room which can accommodate for breastfeeding and expressing milk in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (11 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing system is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I am honoured to bring the Bill before the Seanad. It is a substantial Bill that addresses a wide range of necessary areas of legislation and meets a number of commitments in the programme for Government. The Bill will contribute a great deal to improvements on our roads and, above all, to greater safety for all road users. In the programme for Government, we committed to legislating for...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Senators for their contributions and support for the Bill. I hope to briefly address some of the issues raised and we can return to them on Committee Stage and Report Stage. To respond to Senator Boyhan, it is currently possible to pay a fixed-charge notice issued by An Garda Síochána in advance in the way the Senator set out. The Bill expands this to notices issued by...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I do not see any reason to delay it.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I apologise. It was Senator Horkan who raised that point. On e-scooter rental and parking, we have seen e-scooter schemes across the world that created a nuisance effect with scooters littered everywhere. Much of this is a matter for regulation and we will take the Senators' comments on board when looking at that. We want e-scooter sharing schemes. They bring real benefits but we should...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I can give the good news that the 50% reduction for those under the age of 24 was extended to commercial bus operators on 4 September. I am glad to say that we have further extended it to those aged 16, 17 and 18 who had missed out. Therefore, the rules are changing and people to whom it did not apply will be able to benefit from lower fares.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In the coming weeks. It is a question of weeks rather than months. It is my understanding that it takes a certain number of weeks to change the software. I think it should be in fairly quickly.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: It was changed two or three weeks ago so hopefully we should be there. Amendments were made in the Dáil with regard to variable speed limits. The speed limit is based on default limits for different classes of roads, with local authorities allowed to set special speed limits on specific roads in their areas. The published Bill proposes allowing TII to set special speed limits in order...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: It is a very valid point. I wondered about this as the Senator was speaking because when I was in Ennis a few weeks ago, I had to decide how to get home. I went with the green bus rather than the train in the end. The question I wanted to ask of the Senator was whether one can get from Ennis to Cork by bus at an earlier time.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I accept the Senator's point. That makes real sense, particularly these days when many people may be remote working, and travelling two and three days per week rather than going in every day. I will raise that issue with Irish Rail

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Cork people are chipping in and adding to the case. We will look at that.