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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: MetroLink is at a relatively early stage of development and final construction costs will not be known until after the planning and procurement processes. On 4 July, Government approved the project in principle at Decision Gate 1 of the Public Spending Code. This decision was informed by a range of potential costs. These costs were developed in line with international best practice and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, the department has engaged the services of Carr Communications Ltd. From 1st January 2020 to date, the cost associated with these services has amounted to €24,351.62. The services supplied are all related to departmental training, for example skills for interviewers for promotion competitions. The department has not engaged the services of www.kinzen.com/company. I trust this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the former station referred to at Tuam, Co. Galway, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. The Deputy may also wish to note however that the ongoing All Island...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

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 disposal of disused railway stations, the revenue generated from such disposals, and the conversion of currently held disused stations are a matter first and foremost for Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

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 of increasing the number of carriages on the 13.35 services from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (12 Jul 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 ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jul 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 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: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, an order was placed in December 2019 for an additional 41 InterCity Railcars as part of the on-going investments to increase capacity. I understand these carriages will start to arrive in Ireland later this year allowing for enhanced services across the rail network when introduced into service in 2023. Furthermore, last December, a Government approval...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the National Train Control Centre. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Jul 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area which includes, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink. Noting the NTA's responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 to 275, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware,the Cork Commuter Rail Programme, which the National Transport Authority will implement in consultation with Iarnród Éireann,targets a 10-minute all-day frequency on electrified rail services running from Mallow to Midleton and Cobh. Phase 1 of the programmewill be part-funded through the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: A detailed delivery timeline for MetroLink has not yet been finalised as the project has only just received Decision Gate 1 Approval under the Public Spending Code. The timeline below shows the expected key dates of the process, but some of these will be dependent on the planning process. - September 2022 – Submission of Railway Order application - 2023 – Decision by Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (12 Jul 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 management, operation and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including age limits for SPSVs, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the need to maintain vehicle standards, there is no consideration being given to amending these age-related rules now, or again in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Jul 2022)

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 issues raised concerning the extension of timetables and the number of carriages, to facilitate the provision of additional train services on the Westport to Dublin Heuston line, are an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Jul 2022)

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 safety in entering and exiting the area outside Roscommon train station is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Jul 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 bus stops/shelters. 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: Public Transport (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A draft national charging infrastructure 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: Road Projects (12 Jul 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 upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....