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

Eamon Ryan: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters, 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 definitive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123, 136 and 138 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the development of public transport policy and its funding.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day management and operational aspects of public transport. That is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with public transport...

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

Eamon Ryan: I was delighted that one of my first tasks as Minister for Transport was to approve funding for 26 Greenway projects in July 2020. These projects are all pre-construction projects and range from feasibility studies to environmental screening to support for planning applications. These projects will provide us with a pipeline of projects that will be considered for further support as they...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy knows, I believe that a feasibility study for light rail in Galway would best be considered within the context of the review of the Galway Transport Strategy, which will commence next year, rather than a stand-alone study.  This will allow for a multi-modal perspective and integration within an overall land-use plan.   The review of the Strategy will...

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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services  and also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services by...

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

Eamon Ryan: Discussions are ongoing in relation to finalising the National Development Plan (NDP) review and I understand there will be an announcement in that regard in the near future. I think it is important to highlight the priorities which have shaped my approach to the NDP review and the outcomes that I want to see the revised NDP deliver. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Sep 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable.  In the case of the Dublin local authorities,  these authorities largely...

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. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) has replaced the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP). Under the Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, Ireland is committed to a binding target of 51% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030. An update of the 2019 Climate Action Plan is being finalised to give effect to this target which...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland has used an Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS) to help deliver on its binding energy savings obligation under Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive since 2014. The 2014-2020 EEOS successfully resulted in final energy savings of over 3,800 GWh, supporting over 290,000 dwellings and 3,000 businesses. Following a consultation in 2019, it was decided that for 2021-30,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos 182 and 183 of 1st June 2021. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The 2009 Effort Sharing Decision 406/2009/EC (ESD) set annual binding emission reduction targets for EU Member States for the period 2013 to 2020. These targets cover emissions from sectors outside of the EU Emissions Trading System, such as agriculture, transport, buildings and waste. For the year 2020 itself, the target set for Ireland is that emissions should be 20% below their value in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department adheres to Government public health guidelines in relation to all aspects of Covid-19 and will continue to do so as staff in the Department begin to return to the office in the coming weeks. The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Each year 1,300 people die prematurely in Ireland due to solid fuel burning. I am committed to addressing this critical public health and environmental challenge through enhanced regulation of all solid fuels. New emissions standards are being introduced across a range of fuels to ensure that the most polluting will no longer be available for sale on the Irish market.  Introducing these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (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...

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

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. Dublin Bus Airlink services are commercial bus services and the operation of those services is a matter for the company. Furthermore, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility...

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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development and implementation of the DART+ Programme of which DART+ West is one...

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

Eamon Ryan: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters, 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 definitive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Keeping our staff and visitors to our offices safe is a priority for my Department. I can confirm that medical grade masks in the EN14683 category are available to staff in my Department and to members of the public who may need to visit Department offices. I have referred your question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct reply. Please contact my private office if...

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