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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 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)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 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: Bus Services (15 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. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, purchase of PSO bus fleet is a statutory responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with funding provided by the Exchequer. The previous National Development Plan (NDP) committed to ending the purchase of diesel only buses for the urban PSO bus fleets and that commitment has been fulfilled. The revised NDP, which is currently being finalised, will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for his question, however, no account of the support given to the taxi and other small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector would be complete without referring to the broad framework of horizontal support measures this Government has made available due to this pandemic. The SPSV industry has been badly affected by COVID-19. Passenger demand for services has dropped and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. The Public Charge Point Scheme has been in place since September 2019 and will continue to be available during 2021 to provide local authorities with a grant of up to €5,000 to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I think it important to set out what are two different processes currently underway, both of which relate to the potential future development of metro in Dublin. Firstly, we have the project known as MetroLink. This is a project set out in the existing, statutory, Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2036 and one which has been subject to extensive, non-statutory public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 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 safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 292 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, including ticketing technology. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Jun 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 issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator which, in this case, is Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 and 295 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, including the provision of bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302, 304 and 308 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA works with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department's Mission as outlined in its Statement of Strategy 2021 - 2023 is to "To deliver an accessible, efficient, safe and sustainable transport system that supports communities, households and businesses", My Department and I are committed to the delivery of the Goals outlined in the Statement of Strategy including "Putting safety, security and accessibility for all at the centre of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government contains commitments to support the greening of the SPSV fleet and to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. To this end my Department funds two vehicle purchase schemes administered by the National Transport Authority; the eSPSV Grant Scheme to support the purchase of electric vehicles, and the WAV Grant Scheme to support the purchase of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA works with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the matters outlined in the Deputy's question, while the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development such projects and works in conjunction with the relevant local authorities, including Kildare County Council, to implement same. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 Jun 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to the matters outlined in the Deputy's question, while the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of such projects and works in conjunction with the relevant local authorities, including Kildare County Council, to implement same. Noting the NTA's...