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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jun 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 operations of public transport. The issues raised are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development, implementation and oversight of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at...

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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of public 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware of the National Cycle Manual which 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: I note that the request referenced by the Deputy was initially submitted to a Departmental email account which is not monitored by my private office on the afternoon of Friday, 11 June. The correspondence was subsequently shared and registered with my private office on Monday, 14 June. My office receives and continues to process a large volume of Covid-related correspondence that has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 130 together. I am keenly aware of the growing cost of cargo shipping to Ireland. As the Deputy may be aware, this recent rise of shipping costs is a global issue. In the first half of 2021, the volume of goods traded globally has increased significantly. Surging demand coupled with moderate supply growth is the cause of the current upward pressure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The maintenance of the rail network, including 'closed' lines such as the Wexford to Waterford line, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. As is well-known there have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jun 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 Rural...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. My Department and I are committed to ensuring that there is a culture of respect for human rights and equality among our staff and for the people to whom we provide services. This commitment is evident in my Department's recently published Statement of Strategy 2021-2023, which can be accessed on my Department's website at the following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Firstly, I would like to reassure the Deputy that both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the crisis to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19. In this context, both the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts,...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development, implementation and oversight of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I was delighted to announce an allocation of €15m in April for the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund. As the Deputy is likely aware the funding will support local authorities in enhancing outdoor urban space and improving walking and cycling infrastructure. This will assist the safe outdoor re-opening of society as Ireland emerges from current COVID-19 public health restrictions....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 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 construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jun 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 operations of public transport. The issue raised is an matter for National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I could not possibly do justice to the debate by responding to each Senator but I hope Senators will not mind if I do not refer back to every contribution. I will share a few thoughts. I think Senator Horkan is absolutely right that we should listen to everyone. Every place and person matters. We will only make the scale of the leap we need to make if we listen with respect, including to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (24 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to expanding and incentivising micro-generation to help citizens, farms and businesses generate their own renewable electricity for their use and to sell excess electricity back to the grid. Under the Climate Action Plan, a Micro-Generation working group, chaired by my Department, is developing an enabling framework for micro-generation which tackles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Jun 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 operations of public transport. The issues raised are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Planning Issues (23 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas was notified to An Bord Pleanála following its approval by Government on and publication 18 May 2021.  Section 34 of the Planning & Development Act requires An Bord Pleanála (or any planning authority) to consider the proper planning and sustainable development of an area with regard being had to relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (23 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill sets out our national economy-wide climate targets for 2030 and 2050, and the process for setting carbon budgets and sectorial emissions ceilings. It does not specify economy-wide or sectorial carbon budgets, and does not present options in relation to decarbonisation. Once the Climate Change Advisory Council proposes carbons...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (23 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 to 57, inclusive, together. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty.  To date over 142,000 homes have received free upgrades...