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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (9 Sep 2024)

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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Sep 2024)

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: Rail Network (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Preliminary Business Case (PBC) for the DART+ Coastal North project was submitted to Government in May 2024 and received consent under Approval Gate 1 of the Infrastructure Guidelines. A Railway Order for DART+ Coastal North was thereafter lodged by Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) to An Bord Pleanála in July 2024. As part of the approval...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (9 Sep 2024)

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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Sep 2024)

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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services, the Connecting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2022-2042 was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in January 2023, following my approval. The strategy sets out a statutory framework for transport investment across the region over a twenty-year period and provides a clear statement of transport planning policy for the GDA. Implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that while I have not personally held meetings on the matter, my officials are maintaining an active engagement with the relevant stakeholders in order to seek a resolution to the issue. Furthermore, I understand that plans to resolve this matter are at an advanced stage.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Sep 2024)

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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting, and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions including, in some cases, School Zones. These projects should help alleviate congestion at school gates and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. The NTA issues local area hackney (LAH) licences where applicants can show that there is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (11 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland's Digital Connectivity Strategy, published by my Department, sets ambitious targets, which include providing a Gigabit network to all households and businesses in Ireland by 2028 and access to 5G in all populated areas by 2030. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the government's initiative to deliver high speed broadband services to all premises in Ireland. The Question refers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, as amended, allow for fare-carrying taxis to operate in bus lanes during the course of business. On this basis, a taxi is only permitted to drive in a bus lane if working or carrying a fare-paying passenger. Taxis must carry prescribed branding and be fitted with a taxi meter, printer, and roof sign.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 2024)

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 upgrade works at Galway Ceannt Station. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issues raised by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 2024)

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the return of the catering trolley on the Galway to Dublin train services is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 2024)

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, nor do I have a role in the provision of coach parking for private bus operators. The provision of coach parking for private bus operators, including decisions regarding the hours of operation, is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jul 2024)

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 and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 2024)

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the number of passengers on the Cork to Mallow rail route by month, day, and time of day is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service and the provision of test centres. As such, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Pending this more detailed response, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Jul 2024)

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....