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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (1 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 matter raised in relation to the carrying of bikes on Bus Éireann services is an operational matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 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 operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for decisions in relation to the routes of those services. I have,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has approved the publication of legislation to establish the Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme under which a payment of €100 will be credited to around 2.1 million domestic electricity accounts up to a maximum of €215 million. The scheme is due to become operational by the end of quarter one. With the support of the Department of Housing, Local...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).  Since the scheme started, over 143,000 homes have received free upgrades.  The average cost of the energy efficiency measures provided per household...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department undertakes regular and ongoing consultation with the general public on a broad range of policy matter. The consultation papers are published on the Department's website. Data on use of polling or other methods as part of our broad rage of public engagements and consultation  is not held centrally. The data is being compiled and will be forwarded...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland administers the grant scheme to assist homeowners to install solar PV panels. The scheme was launched in July 2018. The table below outlines the applications received and financial supports under the scheme, as of 31st December 2021. The 2022 Exchequer allocation is €14 million. Year No. of applications ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Jan 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 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jan 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 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that track relaying on the Ballybrophy line is provided for within this year's Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) work programme. As the Deputy is aware, last year 7.5miles of track was relayed on the line, leaving a total of 12 miles outstanding. This year's work programme planned an additional 4miles to be relayed by the end of the year;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While as Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, I am not involved in the operations of public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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: Bus Services (27 Jan 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 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not commissioned any polling of the general public related to possible or existing policies within the remit of my Department for the period 1 January 2021 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jan 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 in co-operation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART rail network. Noting the NTA's responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: 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 new National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Contracts (26 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Since the beginning of the pandemic, my Department spent €334,601 on Covid-19 related contracts. The details requested are shown in the table below. - Expenditure Description Tendering Process Used Company providing Goods / Services 2020 2021 2022 (To Date) Total Cleaning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (26 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As indicated previously, Louth County Council is the statutory planning and road authority for its area of responsibility. It is, therefore, a matter for Louth County Council to consider options regarding the development of the proposed Drogheda Northern Cross Route (PANCR) scheme. My Department met with the Council in 2021 to outline the Public Spending Code project appraisal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (26 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Road markings/symbols such as STOP and YIELD are internationally recognised and are generally accompanied by road signs. It is important for road safety that all traffic, including international traffic, understand the regulatory signage and road markings as displayed, to adequately warn and inform the driver of potential hazards ahead. Regulatory signs are prescribed by the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (26 Jan 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; and this is further reinforced through the implementation strategy set out in Climate Action Plan being published this week. Ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 39 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 services. Public health advice tells us that face coverings are an important safety measure, especially in interior spaces; subsequently,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (26 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: 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 operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter...