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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Dec 2020)

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, including the development and management of public bike schemes. Decisions, including allocations to schemes, contracts, operation and expansion of existing and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (8 Dec 2020)

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 operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (8 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My officials are examining the submission which has been made by some staff of the Irish Aviation Authority. It is a comprehensive and substantial submission which covers a range of superannuation-related issues. As with any submission of this nature, it requires thorough consideration.   I am not in a position to provide a timeline for this but I assure the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) was published earlier this year. It was developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Cork City Council and Cork County Council. 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: Departmental Staff (8 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below.  It should be noted that the data relates to Department staff who have chosen to disclose that they have a disability as defined under the Disability Act 2005. Year Percentage of  Staff who disclosed a disability  2018 3.2% 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 Covid crisis.  A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public health advice, to ensure the continued operation of services safely during the pandemic, including enhanced cleaning regimes and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has developed a COVID-19 Response Plan in collaboration with representatives from the staff unions. A COVID-19 Return to the Workplace Safely Committee has been established under the Plan and meets fortnightly. The Committee’s membership is made of up representatives from my Department's Human Resources, Facilities Management and Information Services Division, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (3 Dec 2020)

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),...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Market Regulation (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ComReg currently has a suite of enforcement and sanction powers available to it in regulating the telecommunications sector. Transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code, a new European regulatory framework will, inter alia, further ensure effective consumer protection and includes  enforcement measures which should in turn further enhance competition and innovation....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question 172 of 17 November 2020. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Codes (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings.  An Post GeoDirectory (APG), a subsidiary company of  An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland, issue a new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179 and 180 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for her questions in relation to Shannon Group, one of which has been forwarded for my attention by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. As we are all too well aware Covid-19 is having a devastating impact across our economy with the aviation and tourism sectors...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not been subject to an investigation by the Data Protection Commission from 2016 to date. The Department is firmly committed to ensuring compliance with its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation and to safeguarding the rights of individuals in relation to the processing of their personal data by the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I intend to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government in early 2021. This involves identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work must be carried out in such a way that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic Law or Road Safety in general. My officials are currently working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department provides funding to support An Taisce’s Green Schools Travel programme which last year launched a national campaign entitled #andshecycles which aims to encourage schoolgirls in particular to cycle and address some of the barriers that may prevent them from cycling. Separately of course the new Programme for Government – Our Shared...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Dec 2020)

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 BusConnects programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Section 14(1) of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, as amended by Sections 29 and 30 of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, provides that the National Transport Authority (NTA) shall consist of a Chairperson and 11 ordinary members, who perform and carry out the functions of the NTA in accordance with the Acts, and that appointments to the Authority are made by the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: A submission has been made on behalf of some staff of the Irish Aviation Authority in accordance with Section 41 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 in respect of the IAA 1996 pension scheme and this matter. Section 41 provides that a dispute on superannuation benefit may be submitted to the Minister for Transport. I am not able to comment on the details of that submission at this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am sure the Deputy welcomes the progress made thus far on multi-billion euro investment programme known as DART+ (DART plus) which seeks to double the capacity of the rail network in the Greater Dublin Area and will unlock the potential for large-scale housing delivery in a number of key locations across the city. Over the summer I launched the public consultation process in relation to...