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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (1 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications has powers to make Regulations to widen the scope of the Electronic Commerce Act 2000 which is the primary legislation governing the use of electronic signatures in Ireland. In practical terms, the Act provides that an electronic signature has the same legal standing as a handwritten signature. Certain laws - set out at section...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (1 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently developing terms and conditions for the first offshore wind auction to be held under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS), which will support the first phase of offshore wind development in Ireland. The RESS incentivises private sector investment in renewable energy production by awarding, via competitive auction, long-term support premiums for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (1 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of the Irish Government. 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. Decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. To promote the decarbonisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 Jul 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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Therefore, the issue raised is a matter for the NTA in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (1 Jul 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle age limits, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. At the start of the pandemic, the NTA, the independent statutory regulator for the SPSV sector, immediately extended age limits for taxis and hackneys and has since done so twice more....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation incidents of fish kills and response to same as they are day to day operational matters for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). IFI can provide information on such incidents directly to the Deputy. IFI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI's objective to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) administers a range of licence options for angling, commercial fishing and other related activity. I have no function in relation to licensing and queries in relation to licensing, including numbers issued and associated income, are operational matters for IFI who will provide the information sought directly to the Deputy. IFI has established a specific...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Just Transition Fund was established in 2020 to support innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the wider Midlands region and which have employment and enterprise potential. The Just Transition Fund is financed by the Exchequer, with an additional €5 million provided by ESB. Funding for successful projects will be provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) investigates aviation incidents within the State, reporting directly to the Minister for Transport, and co-ordinates with other safety investigation authorities overseas, as appropriate. The Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) is an independent investigation unit which improves railway safety by establishing the causes of accidents with a view...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that the tender for the feasibility study has been awarded to the successful applicant and Cork County Council have issued the letter of acceptance and are awaiting its signing. As this project originally allocated separate funding to both Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council, a Section 85 agreement is being entered into that gives responsibility on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Jun 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: Road Projects (30 Jun 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: Road Projects (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and upgrading of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The total allocation in 2021 to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which now operates under the "Local Link" brand, is €28.206 million. This includes €11.8 million for rural regular services funded from Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding. This is the confirmed RTP allocation for this year, and any percentage increases over whatever timeframe, using whatever basis,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. On 10 May 2021, the capacity restrictions on public transport were increased from 25% to 50% of onboard capacity (sitting and standing)...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Chairman. I will try to do that. I thank the committee for inviting me here today to talk about our road traffic Bill 2021. As the Chairman said, I am joined today by my assistant secretary, Mr. Ray O’Leary, and other officials involved in the delivery of this legislation. Safety in all areas of transport has always been the highest priority of my Department. In the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: On the issue of scramblers, I thank Deputy McAuliffe and number of other Deputies. I realise this is a critical issue for their communities, for protecting our local environment and our people. The positive side is creating facilities to give our young people outlets to use these devices safely. Both carrot and stick are important, and we need the legislative constraints. The programme...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Exactly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My understanding was that we have to wait for the pre-legislative scrutiny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Minister for Transport (30 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: No, we are pretty much ready to go once we get through pre-legislative scrutiny.