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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently no former Secretary Generals seconded from the Department of Transport.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jun 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. In light of the Authority's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jun 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 operation of public transport. The issue raised in relation to the issuing of a fine for not tagging on the Luas is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the agency with responsibility for the Luas operator...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Jun 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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including routes 30 and X30, are commercial bus services and as such responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Jun 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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including routes 30 and X30, are commercial bus services and as such responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Jun 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 is responsible for the licensing of public bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In light of the ESB eCars responsibility in the matter of the provision of charge points, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the ESB for direct response. Please contact my Office if no reply is received within 10 working days. The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the policy framework and strategy in relation to the provision of public chargepoints. My Department recently published its draft EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy, which can be viewed online. The issue raised is an operational matter for ESB Networks, which operates the chargepoint referred to by the Deputy, and I have therefore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle age limits for SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  In this regard, the Deputy should be aware that the NTA has extended vehicle age limits several times since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with standard...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jun 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 private security provided on Irish Rail services is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jun 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 design and construction 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: Bus Services (14 Jun 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 is responsible for the licensing of public bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) 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: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The European Commission published Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 in April 2022 concerning the recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This recommendation addresses the access of those fleeing the war to regulated professions. It provides Member States' authorities with guidance and practical advice to ensure a quick, fair and flexible recognition process....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Jun 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: Cycling Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. The management of public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities in this regard. Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Commuter Rail Programme targets a 10-minute all-day frequency on electrified rail services running from Mallow to Midleton and Cobh. Phase 1 of the Programme will be funded through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility and is scheduled for completion by 2026. As set out for delivery in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Given the multi-modal nature of the project and its importance in the integrated Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has recently been designated as the Approving Authority for the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route. The NTA has received, and is currently reviewing, the Strategic Assessment Report (SAR) provided by Cork City Council for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (14 Jun 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 a closed bus station is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is strongly committed to helping combat the rising cost-of-living being experienced throughout the country. In this context, a suite of new measures is being introduced by Government to help with this issue, including a 20% average fare reduction on all PSO services until the end of 2022. These discounted fares will benefit the hundreds of thousands of people across the country...