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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the funding agency and not the owner of Greenways, my Department has no legal remit regarding the use of national greenway infrastructure for equine activities. Our Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways was silent on the matter. Local Authorities, who are responsible for Greenways under a licence agreement, lease, or ownership, can introduce bye-laws...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware my Department, in consultation with the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) and other relevant stakeholders, is undertaking a strategic review of the heavy rail network on the island of Ireland. This review will consider all issues in relation to inter-urban and inter-regional rail connectivity, including the potential for high-/higher speed(s), rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 and 391 together. 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 operation, management and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 392 and 393 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMTAS) sets out an ambitious programme of proposed investment in the Cork rail network which will greatly benefit the growth of the city region in the coming years and, I believe, allow it grow in a sustainable and compact manner. CMATS is available to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In that regard I believe our policy must be to encourage transport-led development along high-capacity public transport corridors, including our commuter rail networks. This type of development can allow for the development of sustainable and well-connected communities where active...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 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 roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 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 bus service referred to by the Deputy is provided by Bus Éireann under contract to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Since 2014, all vacancies/positions on State boards are advertised openly on the State Boards portal operated by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Under Section 9 of the Department of Public Expenditure 2014, there are a number of specific exceptions from the arrangements where it is open for Ministers to appoint Board members, other than in accordance with the process. Information...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (21 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 also a matter for the Council. With...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including age limits for vehicles, is a matter for the statutory regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The system for State Boards appointments is operated by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) and applies to all State Boards both commercial and non-commercial. Since 2014, all vacancies/positions on State boards are advertised openly on the State Boards portal . Under Section 9 of the Department of Public Expenditure Guidelines 2014, there are a number of specific exceptions from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Apr 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. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have forwarded your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Oil Specifications (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a form of renewable diesel that can be used as a replacement fuel or blended with fossil based diesel without any technical issues. Diesel is currently blended with up to 7% FAME (fatty acid methyl esters), which is the maximum amount allowed for diesel to remain within the EN590 fuel standard. As HVO can be deployed as a substitute for diesel or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. The management of bike sharing schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle to Work Scheme (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, tax policy including the Cycle to Work scheme is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance, in the first instance. I very much welcomed the announcement of increased thresholds under the existing Cycle to Work Scheme as part of the 2020 July Stimulus package. The increases are in line with the commitment made in the Programme for Government. To address...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, I have a strong interest in this area and I see potential for the development of rail freight in Ireland. Our Programme for Government commits us to a 7% average annual emissions reduction and the shift of some freight traffic from road to rail can make a contribution to achieving this. In co-operation with my colleague Minister Nichola Mallon MLA from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Currently there are no schemes or grants available to support the transition from internal combustion engine cars to e-bikes or cargo bikes. As the Deputy will be aware, tax policy including the Cycle to Work scheme is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance, in the first instance. I very much welcomed the announcement of increased purchase price thresholds assisting the purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that there is a range of incentives place to support the uptake of EVs, including commercial vehicles. These include: - EV Purchase grant scheme (vans and light trucks up to €3,800); - Home Charger grant scheme - up to a maximum of €600 - VRT relief of up to €5,000 for the purchase of BEVs and up to €2,500 for PHEVs; -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 427 and 428 together. To help tackle our climate challenge, I am strongly committed to achieving substantial carbon abatement within the transport sector. Accounting for a little over one fifth of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions, there can be no question, but that transport must feature strongly in contributing towards the national decarbonisation effort....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services and also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services by way of public transport...