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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The use of EVs within public sector vehicle fleets and the installation of associated EV infrastructure is an important exemplar and market driver, providing the necessary public leadership and raising consumer awareness of EVs. There are several initiatives and programmes underway across the public sector that encourage the uptake of electric vehicles. - The Public Sector Energy Efficiency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Student Travel Card (28 Apr 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services.  I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Apr 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 MetroLink. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the question to the NTA for their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Apr 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 Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and public transport has been designated among the essential services that have carried on during the Covid crisis.  An Taoiseach announced on 31st March last, that due to our collective success in reducing case numbers, some Level 5 restrictions would be lifted from April 12th.  The Government's "Living with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including resourcing. As the Deputy is aware, my Department announced funding in January for up to 248 new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including the DART+ Programme in consultation with Iarnód Éireann.  Noting its responsibility in the matter, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (28 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Apr 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Council. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport Irish Language Scheme 2021-2024, was recently affirmed by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and sets out how the Department will provide services to members of the public in Irish over the period of the Scheme.  I have attached a copy of the scheme and it will be available shortly on my Department's website. In addition, my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Most forms issued by my Department are available in Irish and English. We aim to have any remaining forms made available bilingually over the period 2021-2024 in accordance with the commitments in my  Department's recently approved Irish Language Scheme.  I have attached a copy of the Scheme for information and it will be available shortly on my Department's website. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (28 Apr 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 operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Apr 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 provision of public transport services in association with the relevant transport operators i.e., in this case, Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.  I have, therefore, referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. The Department of Transport provides guidelines for the appraisal of transport projects and programmes through the Common Appraisal Framework (CAF). The current appraisal guidance was published by the Department in March 2016....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the consumer price for diesel fuel can be affected by a number of factors, which in addition to the level of excise duty, VAT and carbon tax, can include volatility in the internationally traded price of crude oil and its refined derivatives, and competition and demand in the domestic market. As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for the development,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested in respect of my Department is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to you within 10 working days.   In respect of the agencies under the aegis of my Department, I have referred your question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive these replies within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: During the level 5 period, driving tests will be available only to those who are involved in essential services, including essential retail work.  Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I must...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on small businesses across the country with the public transport sector being especially affected as public health restrictions have necessarily discouraged people from travelling generally. Taxi and other small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators, who are particularly dependent on the hospitality and tourism sectors, have faced a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not entered into any contracts for public relations advice or consultancy in the period specified.