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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Feb 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 procurement of PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The headcount of staff employed in my Department by gender and Civil Service equivalent salary scale is set out below. Professional/Technical grades have been mapped separately to their equivalent administrative grades by salary. Grade Female Male Total Administrative Staff Secretary General ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Number of live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by the Minister for Transport Scheduled Date of Completion Re-Examination of certain Findings of the Draft Final Report of the accident to Rescue 116, Black Rock Co. Mayo on 14th March 2017 end Feb....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 106 and 114 together. Deputies 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. We have committed €10 million from the Climate Action Fund (CAF) to promote the charging network and this has leveraged a further €10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The number of staff, by grade, in the Railway Accident Investigation Unit of my Department is as follows: Grade Number Chief Railway Accident Investigator 1 Senior Railway Accident Investigator 3 Clerical Officer 1 Total 5

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently no plans to introduce emergency funding for the projects identified by the Deputy. More generally, 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 a Council's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. Electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Feb 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 the procurement of the national PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. A full transition away from fossil fuels is essential in achieving this objective. A comprehensive programme of work is already underway in my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s international trade is dependent on the efficiency of our international transport connections. While the EU-UK Trade Agreement did not significantly alter the framework within which the shipping sector operates, the exit of the UK from the EU has had a significant effect to date on historical trade flow patterns. Since the beginning of 2021 we have witnessed an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I think it important to firstly acknowledge the significant improvements to public transport planned under the current National Development Plan which will greatly benefit the Kildare commuter belt. There is the ongoing renewal and enhancement of our PSO bus fleets and services which benefits Kildare, as it does many other areas across the country. Then there is the ongoing construction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 138 together. As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services, including both Park and Ride facilities in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and the DART+ Programme in consultation with Iarnród Éireann. Noting its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 together. 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport services and for the planning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. From a policy perspective, there is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government, 'Our Shared Future', commits to making public transport and active travel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Feb 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 upgrading and improvement 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 (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future commits toward a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and investing in high-quality public transport, such as projects like MetroLink, forms part of that commitment. The funding required for the project will be determined through the finalisation of the Preliminary Business Case, which is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has incurred no expenditure matching the description outlined by the Deputy. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Transport has worked as part of a cross Government Communications Group on a range of targeted public information campaigns. This group, led by the Department of an Taoiseach, is tasked with providing a coordinated and whole of government...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (19 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The driver theory test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. My Department has been in constant contact with the authority since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services. The impact of Covid-19 on these services and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances is a critical issue for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (19 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I agree with the Senator. The Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, is the line Minister in this regard but I will work with her. I have a meeting coming up with the RSA and I will impress on it the imperative to get the remote system working not only for bus and truck drivers, but also for car drivers. We had a meeting of the Covid subcommittee last night. Unfortunately, the advice from...