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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to the appointment of a new Chairperson to the Board of Shannon Airport Authority. As the Deputy may be aware Shannon Airport Authority is a subsidiary of Shannon Group and the position of Chairperson of Shannon Group was advertised by the Public Appointments Service. I am currently considering a shortlist of candidates and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the provision of funding for the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure is governed by EU and Irish legislation. This legislative framework requires a contractual agreement, known as the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC), to be entered into between the Minister and Iarnród Éireann, in its designated role as Infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle standards for SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of theTaxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 to 125, inclusive, together. Ms Rose Hynes has been appointed to act as Chairperson of the IAA on an interim basis. Ms Hynes was appointed, with the agreement of the Government, to help guide the IAA through a key period in a regulatory reform process that will result in significant institutional changes. There are some important strategic and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Feb 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 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 receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (10 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the NTA. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus 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 Tests (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department assists with the implementation of public health measures in relation to international travel, as decided by Government following relevant advice. All requirements for arriving passengers are published on the Government's website If a citizen has a genuine humanitarian emergency requiring urgent travel, and are not be able to obtain evidence of a negative pre-departure RT-PCR...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy was previously advised, I am informed that Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) has no current plans to reopen this line nor to undertake a feasibility study at this time. I am also informed that a potential re-opening of the line does not feature in the relevant Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies. As the Deputy is aware, the issue of a potential extension of the existing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. As regards the regional road aspect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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 journeys. In this regard, the Government agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware that there are a large number of people driving on our roads on their 4th, 5th, 6th or subsequent learner permit. While it is legal for a learner permit holder to drive on our roads as long as they are accompanied by a qualified person, I agree there is a need to reduce the number of people driving on recurring learner permits without clear reasons. In late 2019, the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 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 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: Airport Passenger Data (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Aviation statistics on passengers leaving and arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure or destination country are published on gov.ie at: . Statistics are compiled on the basis of the flight origin or destination, rather than origin or possible final destination of the passenger. All the statistics are provisional figures provided by the airports and are subject...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Issues (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses in response to the COVID crisis. The aviation sector continues to avail of those, particularly the wage subsidy scheme. However, in recognition of the very difficult circumstances being faced by airports and taking account of the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Insurance companies are private companies who enter into private contracts with their policy holders. EU rules specifically prohibit Member States from interfering in the terms and conditions of these policies. It is a matter for each policy holder to examine their policy documents carefully, and to seek clarification from their motor insurance company where necessary. Due to the recent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the DART+ programme. In view of the NTA's statutory responsibility regarding the specific issues raised, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may wish to be aware that most of the recommendations from the Advisory Committee’s report of July 2020 have been completed. Key recommendations implemented include my Department providing funding to the NTA to enable it to waive its standard annual SPSV (vehicle) licence renewal fees in 2021, and the NTA extending vehicle age limits to the end of 2021. The €15...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The 2020 Programme for Government includes a commitment to review and reduce speed limits, where appropriate, to address both road safety issues and carbon emissions, and ensure greater compliance. In implementing this commitment, consideration will be given, in the first instance, to the legislative framework relating to speed limits and following on from that consideration any necessary...