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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Mar 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, including the provision of bus stops/shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030. The grant schemes are kept under continuous review to ensure that they are as effective as possible in driving the decarbonisation effort. The Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) Scheme which offers toll...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area.  Noting the role of the NTA in this matter I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traveller Community (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While the recommendations in the report supplied are not an area of direct policy responsibility for my Department, the Irish public sector operates within a legislative framework that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce and work environment. This includes polices that promote the rights and inclusion of groups across the equality grounds. Some strategies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including route 64, are commercial bus services and responsibility for the operation of those...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: World Economic Forum (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I participate and engage regularly with a number of international bodies, including the World Economic Forum. Summary details of my engagement with the World Economic Forum, since my appointment as Minister in June 2020, are set out below in tabular form: Date Event Note 14 September 2020 World Economic ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The allocations to the transport operators for the provision of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including the amount specified in a fixed payment notice, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.  I have, therefore, forwarded your correspondence to the Authority for consideration and direct reply. Please advise this office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government’s policy regarding the increased usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is primarily driven by the Climate Action Plan which sets a target of 945,000 EVs by 2030.  Home charging is considered the primary method of charging for the majority of EVs in Ireland and is a convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly means of charging, especially when using night...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.  Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hedge Cutting (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on regional and local roads are funded by local authorities' own resources supplemented by State grants. Within the overall resources available to it, the selection and prioritisation of works including the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (22 Mar 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 management and operational aspects of public transport. Bus Éireann fleet comprises PSO (procured by the National Transport Authority), school transport and commercial buses (Expressway). Therefore, the query raised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196, 197, 199 and 223 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle standards for taxis, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The NTA has developed a comprehensive and detailed set of standards by which all vehicles operating in the small...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. As part of this policy pathway, my Department is developing plans for a seamless public charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Mar 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, nor decision making on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have, therefore, forwarded your question to the NTA for attention.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: During the Covid-19 pandemic, many local authorities sought to implement certain transport related measures on roads and streets. The types of measures developed included widening of footpaths to accommodate social distancing, developing temporary cycling facilities, enhancing pedestrian movement including additional pedestrianisation, alterations to bus stops/routes, plus the introduction of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes to the Regular Wages Scheme (RWS). As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the provisions of Section 44(3) of the Transport Act 1950, I directed CIÉ to publish a statutory notice of the draft SIs in Iris Oifigiúil, which was advertised on the 14th of January 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The setting of special speed-limits on public roads is a reserved function of Members of Local Authorities. The Elected Members already have the power to introduce special speed limits including lower speed limits outside schools and these limits can apply on a 24 hour basis or on a periodic basis. In addition, both the NTA (in respect of schools in urban areas) and TII (in respect of...