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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Sep 2024)

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: Road Projects (18 Sep 2024)

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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (18 Sep 2024)

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 is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy, overall funding in relation to public transport, and corporate governance of transport operators including Irish Rail. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to parking charges is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 165 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. In July...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Sep 2024)

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 and its constituent projects, which includes DART+ Coastal North. This project aims...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (18 Sep 2024)

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: Public Sector Pensions (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: From the outset I would like to clarify that I, as Minister for Transport, have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ, Group and their employees. Concerning pension increases for CIÉ pensioners, it is understood that an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Sep 2024)

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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Sep 2024)

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 (18 Sep 2024)

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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, 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 nationally. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable recharging network is essential to enabling drivers to choose electric. Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), a dedicated office which oversees and accelerates Ireland’s transition to zero emission vehicles, has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years. The EV Charging infrastructure Strategy 2022-2025 sets out the Government’s ambition regarding the delivery of this network to support up to 195,000 electric cars and vans by the middle of the decade. This includes the National Road EV...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (18 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The information sought by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. Name of live study, review and research Approximate date scheduled for completion Review of the Road Safety Authority. Q3 2024 ILV Granuaile independent review. Q3 2024 Review of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. Q4 2024 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (18 Sep 2024)

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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Job Creation (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The transition to a low-carbon future is not only an imperative but also a major opportunity for Ireland. By embracing innovative technologies, investing in renewable energy sources, and fostering collaboration across sectors, Ireland can pave the way toward both an environmentally and economically sustainable future. Ireland’s current targets regarding solar energy, onshore wind,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In recent years, the Warmer Homes Scheme has delivered a greater volume of deeper and more complex upgrades. This is reflected in the average cost of upgrades which have seen an almost tenfold increase from €2,600 in 2015 to approximately €25,806 in 2024. These deeper upgrades mean that more lower income homeowners are benefitting significantly from free upgrades providing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76, 87, 99 to 101, inclusive, and 107 together. In relation to the revaluation of deferred benefits under the An Post Superannuation Scheme, my Department provided a response to the relevant Department on 12th August 2024, following consultation with An Post. Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, the Minister for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (WAPCE), Ireland’s National Waste Policy for the period 2020 to 2025, sets out an overall policy and regulatory approach to support improved waste performance in Ireland. A number of measures outlined in the WAPCE have already been successfully introduced, including the following:The revision of the list of material accepted in the missed...