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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In keeping with our transparency objectives, my Department has published details of expenditure on external services (including contractors, consultancy services and other outsourcing for 2018 and for 2019 on its website in full at www.gov.ie/en/collection/30ae9c-expenditure-on-exter nal-services/. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The aim of the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme 2021 is to increase the uptake of fully electric SPSVs and zero-emission capable wheelchair accessible SPSVs. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, together with influencing the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by improving general perception and awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pesticide Use (29 Sep 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 operation and maintenance of public transport infrastructure. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo.  As regards the regional road aspect...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have overall responsibility for setting Guidelines for the Construction and Maintenance of Road infrastructure, including for Greenways and Active Travel.  Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have certain powers for National Roads and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have certain powers for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) in relation to traffic and...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Chair and members of the committee. I am glad to be here. It is quite an innovation that we have an opportunity, mid-year, to review the Estimates for these two key areas: communications and transport. I intend to present the 2021 mid-year Estimates for the Department of Transport, and for programme A of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. As members will...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I agree with the Deputy's comments about Mr. Pádraig Ó Céidigh and I wish him well in his new role as chair of Shannon Group. Many members, especially those of a certain vintage, will recall his work as a Senator on the Oireachtas committee with regard to water charges. His diplomatic approach to that will serve him well as he takes on this challenging and important role for...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: It is intended to do so but the Department has to conclude its analysis of it first. Once that has been completed and we are satisfied it is the right time to do it, we will do it. I do not see it being a long drawn-out process.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I imagine it will be within weeks or months rather than any longer than that. It is something we want to proceed with. I am not aware of the draft legislation from 2010. I will have to come back to the Deputy on that having consulted the Department on it. As that legislation was published in 2010, I will have to review it to see how it fits in within the recommendations of the report, and...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Yes. As I said, I was not aware of it until the Deputy raised it here. I will check to see where it is at within the Department and, if it can be published in conjunction with the report, certainly, I will seek to do that.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Finally, with regard to the Ennis-Limerick railway line and the frequent flooding problems, it is interesting the Deputy mentioned that because it was raised at another event. I was glad to open an exhibition for the Geological Survey of Ireland earlier this week. It is a brilliant exhibition in Collins Barracks, which I would recommend anyone to visit. One of the exhibits relates to that...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I will look at those five options, specifically option two, and come back to the Deputy directly on it.