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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As previously indicated in PQ 1069/2, further consideration may be given to the issue as part of a future general review of road classifications. Cork County Council has informed me that the Council expects to appoint consultants shortly to carry out a wider transport study which will look at options in relation to access in the area.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 to 108, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Jan 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 BusConnects Cork. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117, 166 and 167 together. With effect from 16 January 2021, all passengers arriving into Ireland (unless exempt) are required to have a evidence of a negative or ‘not detected’ result from a pre-departure COVID-19 RT-PCR test that was carried out no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Passengers are asked to present evidence of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 121 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. State grants, where applicable, are intended to supplement the funding allocated to the maintenance and improvement of roads by local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120, 122 and 123 together. I would like to thank the Deputies for their questions on Shannon Heritage. At the outset it should be noted that Shannon Group, which is responsible for the operation of Shannon Heritage is a commercial State Body operating in accordance with a commercial mandate. Because of the importance of Bunratty Castle and Folk...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The new Programme for Government – Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €1.8 billion over the lifetime of the Government. As I stated to the Deputy last week, I recognise that in the area of active travel a key constraint in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts (27 Jan 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: Brexit Supports (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The UK’s decision to leave the Single Market and Customs Union means that traders must now engage with a range of checks and controls on trade with Great Britain that did not previously apply. This is fundamentally impacting on many businesses in Ireland, including on the road haulage sector. These changes represent a considerable shock to existing supply chains and logistics...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Electric Vehicle (EV) Purchase Grant Scheme, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), currently provides up to €5,000 in grant support for the private purchase of a new electric car and up to €3,800 for the commercial purchase of a new electric van. The vehicles in question may be battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or plug in electric hybrid vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Public Charge Point Scheme has been in place since September 2019 and will continue to be available during 2021 to provide local authorities with a grant of up to €5,000 to support the development of on-street public chargers. The primary focus of this scheme is to provide support for the installation of infrastructure which will facilitate owners of electric vehicles (EVs), who do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together. I would like to advise the Deputy that I am aware that an application to alter planning conditions associated with operating restrictions at Dublin Airport has been made by the daa. However, the issues raised are matters for the planning authority and the Airport Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) and I have no role in these independent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 and 147 together. Carrying passengers in a small vehicle for payment is regulated under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. That Act sets out the regulatory framework for the entire small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including taxis, hackneys and other similar activities. The Act requires that such services can only be provided where there is an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the handling of complaints in relation to 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 the Minister's private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the enforcement of regulations and penalties for non-compliance, 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 the Minister's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 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. Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and public transport has been designated among the essential...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In advance of the end of the Brexit transition, my Department in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), undertook a major communications campaign urging business using the GB landbridge to consider a switch to direct routes which would avoid the new control regimes. This campaign was also supported by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Business Enterprise...