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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 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 maintenance of individual national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Telecommunications Infrastructure (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.  The property affairs of CIÉ are matters for the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Transport Acts 1950 and 1964. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares; however, I do have responsibility for public transport policy and overall funding and as such, I was delighted as part of Budget 2022, to secure €25m to provide for the introduction of a youth travel card (YTC).    The YTC will allow any person...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Public health advice tells us that face coverings are an important safety measure, especially in interior spaces; subsequently, regulations for the mandatory wearing of face coverings on public transport were introduced back in July 2020. Failure to comply with these regulations is an offence and there are penalties (on summary conviction) for non-compliance. However, as people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (19 Jan 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. As such, the safety and security of public transport passengers and staff are matters for the individual public transport companies in conjunction with, as appropriate, An Garda Síochána....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and in line with Section 32(2) of the Road Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for TII, in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that the SPSV industry has been badly affected by COVID-19 which, for an extended period, brought about an almost complete collapse in passenger demand for taxi and other Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services. While recent months saw a welcome return of demand, with the National Transport Authority (NTA) reporting 86% of drivers back working in October, the recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Change (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Revenues received from individual companies are not published. However, the Revised Estimates Volume 2022 notes that revenue earned by the State from mining and minerals prospecting in 2018, 2019 and 2020 was €6.3million, €5.8 million and €6.1 million respectively.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: 2021 saw a significant increase in delivery and expenditure on Active Travel infrastructure, with the provisional spend for 2021 at €186m. This is a near quadrupling of expenditure when compared to the €45m spent in 2019 and a near doubling of the €107m spent in 2020. Approximately 1,200 Active Travel projects were progressed during the year across the country, in our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Taking account of available funds, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) plans and delivers the National Roads Programme with local authorities. The development of the National Roads Programme takes account of all relevant Government policies and programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Taking account of available funds, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) plans and delivers the National Roads Programme with local authorities. This occurs in line with Government policy, including the Programme for Government, National Development Plan...