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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question [8998/21] of 17 February 2021. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Control of Dogs (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Litter Pollution Acts, 1997 to 2009, provide the statutory framework to combat littering and include provisions relating to dog fouling. Under the Acts, the primary management and enforcement response to littering (including dog fouling) rests with Local Authorities. It is a matter for each Local Authority to determine the most appropriate course of action to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government’s policy regarding the increased usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is primarily driven by the Climate Action Plan which sets a target of 936,000 EVs by 2030. To support these EVs, a network of 690 publicly accessible charge points is already available including circa 100 fast chargers, which are mainly found on national routes. The majority of these chargers have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I understand one of my officials have engaged with the individual concerned and the matter has been satisfactorily addressed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Mar 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: Proposed Legislation (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently in consultation with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) regarding the Public Transport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 to which the Deputy refers. Following review by the AGO and subject to confirmation that the Bill is ready to proceed, the draft General Scheme and Memorandum for Government will be circulated shortly thereafter for observations to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Mar 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 private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I note that the person referred to has already received a reply to his query from Iarnród Éireann. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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 journeys. Several targeted Government Decisions made throughout the crisis, in addition to general supports such as the wage subsidy scheme, have provided much needed support to the sector, particularly the decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is likely aware, the Public Spending Codesets out the requirements for the evaluation, planning and management of public investment projects in Ireland and the Code applies to all public bodies and to all bodies whose projects are supported by Exchequer capital funding. The Codesets out a number of Decision Gates in the development of a project proposal; these are points where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the management of public bike schemes. Details regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licences and administration of grants for SPSVs, is a matter for 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: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 32 together. 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 and the development of an integrated, accessible public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 34 to 37, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (11 Mar 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: Rail Network (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 39 and 40 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 ensuring the provision of public transport services and Iarnród Éireann - which owns and operates the rail network - provides passenger rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Transport investment in all the major cities is guided by the development of metropolitan area transport strategies. Since 2016, transport strategies have been published in respect of the Greater Dublin Area, Galway and the Cork Metropolitan Area, with work continuing on the draft transport strategies for the Limerick-Shannon and Waterford Metropolitan areas. This move toward evidence based,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. I can advise the Deputy that I met with members of Westmeath County Council and Iarnród...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I do not believe we should pre-empt the review and whatever options are presented. In my mind, nothing has been excluded. I have said throughout the process that if Deputies have proposals or plans they want to submit or share, they should by all means put them into the mix. There are no exemptions regarding potential uses. The ESB does have an interest. It has a long-standing...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As I said in my earlier response, an international consultancy firm with absolute expertise in the area has reviewed the proposals coming forward. I accept that while one listens to what international experts have to say, one should listen to views that contradict them. If the Deputy believes there is an economic solution that has not been considered, he should submit it. I will ask my...