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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 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. With regard to the provision of carriages, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for his question. I recognise that the SPSV industry has been very badly affected by COVID-19 which brought about an almost complete collapse in passenger demand for taxi and other SPSV services. However, based on figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA), I am pleased to advise that passenger demand for SPSV services is now rising as we progress through the next...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including arrangements for fares for SPSVs, 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 response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Nov 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 light rail. Given their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Defibrillators Provision (2 Nov 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 and 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: Public Transport (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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, nor decisions on fares. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing 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 management and operation of individual national roads, including the provision of signage, is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Clinchmaritime Ltd. were commissioned by my Department to conduct a review of current organisational structures underpinning marine accident investigation in Ireland in the context of national, EU and international obligations. The intention to commission that review was mentioned by me when appearing at the Committee on Transport and Communications - the review was not requested by that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not provide any funding for domestic ferry services to the islands. I am aware that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage does provide assistance for some passenger ferry services to offshore islands and the Deputy may wish to pursue the matter directly with that Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There are eleven existing contracts of an indefinite period which were entered into by my Department prior to the enactment of the EU Procurement Directive. In addition, the CEOs of two agencies under my Department’s remit asserted their right to a contract of indefinite duration under the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003 prior to the enactment of the EU Procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 to 239, inclusive, together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the management of public bike schemes. Details regarding the investment in, operation of and expansion of, existing and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware the Infrastructure Manager Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure, including the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line. This is the second year of the five year IMMAC programme, as approved by Government in 2020, and over the five years of the programme just over €1billion in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (2 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The €35 charge for the Disabled Parking Permit is set by the issuing bodies (the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association). The purpose of this fee is, firstly, to cover the administrative costs of processing applications and producing permits and, secondly, to allow for investment in improving the security features of the card.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Every medic to whom I talk says that when there is specialisation, volume is got through and hospitals are designed in order that they have real expertise, there are real benefits and-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The argument made by the health system - we have to charge the HSE with the optimising of the forms of hospital we have - is that this model 2, and I think Navan hospital is the last of nine hospitals which have been transferred and changed in this way-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I believe that getting that next tier down of hospitals is critical to getting them expanded and getting them doing more work. That is, I understand, what will happen in Navan, subject to medical advice. Lastly, I do not have the details Deputy Duncan Smith is looking for but I will ask the officials to provide them in order that he has that information.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government will stand up for renters. I do not know the specifics of the case but what the Deputy has said would raise real concerns. I presume it is a matter for the Garda or others to investigate. My colleagues, the Ministers, Deputies Catherine Martin and Darragh O'Brien, and others are examining ways in which we get the balance right in terms of Airbnb. For too long, it was about...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: -----but rather make sure it is part of a balanced approach which protects renters.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy. I am aware that the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, is due to open the upgraded bridge in Glenisland, which is very welcome. We need to invest in safety and connectivity to the likes of north-west Mayo, which needs good access. My understanding is that in recent weeks, Mayo County Council has sent my Department some proposals on further upgrades to the road. We...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I do not think this is an issue that divides us. There is widespread concern in the House about the fate of a lot of Palestinian communities in the West Bank and, if I am using the right term, the effective annexation, a term which was used to describe some of the new settlement patterns. We share that concern and express it on the international stage and within Cabinet discussions there...