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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. My objective will be to allocate funding to eligible local authorities on as equitable a...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Deputies 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. A national charging infrastructure strategy is due for publication early next year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. I am also aware that a report...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 69 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority is responsible for the implementation of a Young Adult Travel Card (YATC), which will offer a 50% discount on travel on...

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Grant allocations for 2022 will be notified to local authorities in late January or early...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned, it will be vital that any proposed Greenway have the support of the relevant Local Authority as funding is...

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

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to her identical Question on 14 December (Ref PQ 61241/21). I advised the Deputy in that reply that, as Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport...

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

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 raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

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. 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: The MetroLink project is currently at Decision Gate 1: Approval in Principleunder thePublic Spending Code. The key document at Decision Gate 1is the Preliminary Business Case and a draft Preliminary Business Case was submitted to my Department for initial review in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code. I understand an updated Preliminary Business Case will be resubmitted...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 earlier this year to outline the Public Spending Code project appraisal requirements for any...

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

Eamon Ryan: I agree that issues such as those raised by the Deputy should be taken into account when considering the development of any future rail freight terminal at Limerick Junction. In relation to the N24 specifically the National Development Planincludes the proposed N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction Project, which includes a bypass of Tipperary Town. This scheme is among several proposed major...

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

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 rate...

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

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; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport mitigation...

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

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 and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (16 Dec 2021)

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 Park and Ride facilities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, and their previous reply, I have referred the Deputy's...

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

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; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport mitigation...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In that regard I have ensured very strong policy commitments have been made in relation to transitioning our publicly subvented bus fleets to zero emission vehicles, expanding electrified commuter rail services and using the Strategic Rail Review to identify an appropriate pathway...

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. 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...