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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Sep 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 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: Córas Iompair Éireann (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89, 128 and 178 together. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”) and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees.  In relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Sep 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 the public transport PSO fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

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

Eamon Ryan: At the outset I would like to clarify that industrial relations issues in Dublin Bus, as is the case for all public transport operators, are a matter for the company, its employees and trade union groups. While my Department receives regular  updates from Dublin Bus on industrial relations issues, neither I nor my Department have a direct role in and nor do we intervene in such...

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

Eamon Ryan: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters and e-bikes in accordance with the Programme for Government. Department officials have drafted the necessary changes to primary legislation as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill. The Bill has completed pre-legislative scrutiny and is expected to come before the Oireachtas shortly. As with all legislation, it is not possible to provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Sep 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 planning, design and consruction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

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

Eamon Ryan: Earlier this year the revised Clean Vehicles Directive Directive (EU) 2019/1161 was given effect by means of Statutory Instrument No 381 of 2021 European Communities (Clean and Energy Efficient Road Transport Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, with effect from 02 August 2021. The specific aim is to increase the up-take of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Cycle Manual was first published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2011 and is the principal source for guidance on the design of cycle facilities in Ireland. As ten years have since passed, it was decided that a review of the National Cycle Manual was required and in April 2021 consultants were appointed by the NTA to carry out this review. It is expected that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Sep 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) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, as well as the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA also has national...

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

Eamon Ryan: Every sector has to significantly step up climate action if we are to meet our national climate action objectives. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 commits us to a 51% reduction in our overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 at the latest, and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. As Minister for Transport, I am committed to putting my sector on the...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware the issue of a rail connection to Navan is being re-examined as part of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. The Strategy as we all know is a multi-modal, twenty year transport strategy for the region and one that must be reflected in relevant land-use strategies across the GDA. As part of...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106, 119 and 127 together. 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Sep 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 shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

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

Eamon Ryan: While I have no plans to commission a specific feasibility study in relation to rail in Monaghan, I have announced an all-island Strategic Rail Review and am delighted to confirm that the Review has commenced in recent weeks and that both Minister Nichola Mallon MLA and I jointly met the consultants last week.  This Review will strategically review the rail network on the island of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (16 Sep 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 BusConnects and associated Park & Ride facilities in Galway. As I previously stated, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. From a policy perspective, I have been clear that there is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government, 'Our Shared Future', commits to making public transport and active travel better and more accessible,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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. I understand that as many as 70% of SPSV drivers have availed of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment which, as the Deputy will be aware, has been extended to February 2022. Self-employed SPSV operators can continue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 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) which 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In March, I was delighted to launch the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The Programme will see approximately €15 million of funding this year to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and aims to create safer walking and cycling routes within...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 132 together. As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters.  While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service...