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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (8 Feb 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). These changes involve significant amendments which are necessary to address the Minimum Funding Standard requirements under the Pensions Act. These changes have been agreed by the trustees of the Scheme, the employees and the CIÉ Group following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 Feb 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 of these services in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: A collaborative approach has been taken by my Department in developing the forthcoming Sustainable Mobility Policy through public consultation and extensive stakeholder engagement. A roundtable forum was held in 2018 which allowed for an initial exchange of views between stakeholders on a variety of issues relevant to the sustainable mobility sector including potential challenges and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Feb 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 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: Transport Policy (8 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Funding for dedicated bus lanes under the BusConnects programmes in the five cities is classified as public transport expenditure in the context of the Programme for Government commitments in relation to transport. Funding is also provided under the public transport investment programme for bus priority measures in other parts of the country. Occasionally there can be some bus related...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Funding provided for the development of footpaths and cycle tracks as part of schemes on rural roads under the Regional and Local Road Grant Programme is separate to the budget for sustainable transport/active travel measures which is administered by the National Transport Authority on behalf of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (8 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Covid-19 has had a profound impact on the public transport sector with significant falls in passenger numbers and associated drops in fare revenues; in this context, the Bus Éireann Board, following extensive analysis and work, took the commercial decision to consolidate its Expressway network in September 2020. This decision impacted four routes including the 20/X20 Dublin/Galway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (8 Feb 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. Matters relating to the day to day operations regarding national roads,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 Feb 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 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: Departmental Schemes (8 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government committed that €360 million in cross-Government funding will be spent on walking and cycling per annum over the lifetime of the Government. This investment will help support the delivery of almost 1,000 kilometres of new and improved walking and cycling infrastructure by 2025 as well as additional investment in Greenways. I believe this investment will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (8 Feb 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. For...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Nuclear Waste (3 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Disposal of nuclear waste into the sea from vessels is prohibited under the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, more commonly known as the London Convention. However, dumping of low-level radioactive waste in the Atlantic was carried out by a number of European countries between 1949 and 1982. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Feb 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. The queries raised are operational matters for Dublin Bus. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (3 Feb 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 cycling and walking infrastructure. I understand that no instructions were given by Department officials to the NTA regarding any "minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (3 Feb 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 the public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities. Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (3 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan 2021 recognises the important role of energy storage in facilitating the transition to higher levels of renewable energy on the system. The Department for the Environment, Climate and Communications has committed to developing a storage policy that supports the 2030 CAP targets with a decision to be published early next year. In combination, the CRU will be reviewing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (3 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan and the National Retrofit Plan identify the important contribution the retrofit of buildings needs to make in delivering on our national and international climate goals.My Department funds a number of grant schemes to support homeowners as well as public and commercial entities to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. These schemes are administered by...