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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government set out that the Government does not support the importation of fracked gas and committed to developing a policy statement to establish that approach. On 18 May, the Government approved Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas was published. The policy statement provides that: - pending the outcome of a review of the security of energy supply of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Changes to the composition of the holders of petroleum authorisations, such as assignments or transfers of interest, are not uncommon occurrences. In accordance with Section 9A of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Act 1960, as amended, and Article 41 of the Licensing Terms for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production 2007, which is available on my Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (25 May 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 sectoral emissions ceilings. It does not specify economy-wide or sectoral 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 Legal Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to my reply to Question No. 158 of 5 May 2021. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The transition of the taxi and hackney fleet towards zero/low-emission vehicles has an important role to play in effecting a substantial reduction in transport CO2and of air pollutant emissions, particularly in Irish towns and cities due to the high mileage travelled by these vehicles, the stop/start and idling nature of their work, as well as the predominance of fossil fuels within the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle standards for taxis, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have, therefore, forwarded your correspondence to the Authority for consideration and direct reply. Please advise this office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 May 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: Bus Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 91 and 157 together. Both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the Covid-19 Emergency. The public transport system in Ireland has played an essential service role over the course of the pandemic, especially in carrying essential workers and others making necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (25 May 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 stop and shelter signage. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95, 96, 98, 101 to 106, inclusive, 108, 119, 120, 144, 145, 162 and 164 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, following the closure of the Wexford to Waterford railway line in November 2010, a maintenance agreement was established between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann (IÉ). I am informed that the maintenance agreement was reviewed in 2019 and revised arrangements agreed last year between the NTA and IÉ which reflect the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 146 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy aware, the most recent speed limit guidelines were issued in March 2015 following a review by a speed limit review working group. Local Authorities (in conjunction with TII in respect of National Roads) are able to amend and set Speed Limits as appropriate and in accordance with the Speed Limit Guidelines for different sections of the road network as required and adopt bye-laws...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 May 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: Road Safety (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to review and reduce speed limits, where appropriate, to address both road safety issues and carbon emissions, and ensure greater compliance. The science is unequivocal; we must urgently deliver ambitious and effective emission reduction measures to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement and ultimately stabilise global...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 122 and 134 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 to 126, inclusive, and 128 to 130, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 131 and 132 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 the national PSO bus fleet, bus stops and shelters....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently three vacancies on the Board of the National Transport Authority (NTA). My Department has commenced the recruitment process and is actively engaging with the Public Appointments Service (PAS) with regard to filling the current vacancies on the Board, including one with experience in the area of disability and accessible public transport. It is hoped that the PAS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. 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...