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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Flood Risk Management (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Geological Survey Ireland’s flood mapping at Lough Funshinagh is based on a mathematical model which relates rainfall to water level. The model is calibrated using water level data from 2016 to 2019. Then, using this model, the flood map is created with rainfall data from the last 70 years which determines the probability of various flood levels occurring in the future....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government (PfG) sets out how the Government will respond and manage the challenge of decarbonising our economy and creating a sustainable future for all. It commits to a 7% emission reduction per annum from 2021 to 2030 and net-zero emission by 2050. It also commits to balanced regional development underpinned by a digitally connected society and transitioning to a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Question Heading for question(s) 18 (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Upon the introduction of the Level 5 restrictions, ESB Networks stopped the majority of work which requires them to enter people's homes. However, there are still limited scenarios in which ESB Networks staff may have to enter a home. These situations could include a safety issue, a no supply issue, an electricity reconnection, or in situations where the customer has requested their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has  made a significant level of Exchequer support available for the entire aviation sector. Many aviation companies continue to benefit from the economy-wide support measures that the Government put in place right from the very beginning of the pandemic, such as the wage subsidy scheme, commercial rates waivers and deferred tax liabilities. Liquidity support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Supports (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, this question has been overtaken by events given that an EU / UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement has been reached, which addresses a number of the key transport concerns. The provisions of the Agreement will ensure continuing connectivity with the UK in aviation, road freight, passenger transport and maritime. However, in the run up to a potential no-deal Brexit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Civil Air Ireland unit in the Aviation Services Division of my Department is responsible for administering the system for granting exemptions under the Air Navigation (Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. At this time, there are four members of staff directly involved in the administration of this system, alongside having other responsibilties....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23, 27 and 28 together. At the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020 the requirement for persons over 70 (without an identified or specified illness) to provide a medical report was exempted until the 31 July 2020. This exemption was further extended in July to cover the period from the 1 August until the 31 December 2020.  Due to the recent rise in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, 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 possible to tax and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government (Our Shared Future) outlines the goals of this Government within its lifetime. My Department has responsibility for 54 commitments under the current Programme and is committed to working on their delivery. These commitments form the backbone of my Department’s new Statement of Strategy (to be published shortly) and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Statistics on passengers arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure are compiled on a weekly basis. Statistics on the countries of departure for passengers arriving into Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports from overseas destinations from the 7th December – 10thJanuary 2020 inclusive are set out in the tables below.Transfer passengers are not included...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for monitoring Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions falls to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who prepare our national emissions inventories and projections allowing Government to assess progress towards decarbonisation targets across a range of sectors. As the Deputy is aware, our Programme for Government commits us to a 7% average annual emissions reduction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Air passenger and cargo air services, both scheduled and non-scheduled, continue to operate and support essential passenger travel and cargo movements. The measures that have been put in place to mitigate the spread of COVID 19 have been introduced in accordance with public health advice.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 40 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).  This includes the DART+ Programme and also, in consultation with the relevant Operators, the augmentation of bus and rail services throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38, 39, 41 and 42 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area.  Iarnród Éireann receive Exchequer funding via the NTA in relation to the provision of car parking at train stations on the heavy rail network in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 45 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, maintenance and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is right to highlight the fact that when making decisions on what improvements should be made in the road and rail traffic sectors, consideration is required with regard to both climate adaptation and climate mitigation measures. There is a need to ensure that transport infrastructure is as resilient as possible and that it can withstand any unforeseen climatic conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 and 57 together. The premises referred to in the Questions are located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My...