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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode". 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract signed last November to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with 695 schools. In...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode". 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It my understanding that the multi-agency group referred to in the Question has been established and is being led by Donegal County Council. My Department has no role in the Group and is not a member of it. It is, therefore, a matter for Donegal County Council to decide if the review group findings will be published. Further information is provided at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: EirGrid is the designated Transmission System Operator and its role includes the operation, maintenance and development of the electricity transmission network in Ireland. The construction of the North South Interconnector, and all related procurement activities, is an operational matter for EirGrid and ESB Networks and one in which I have no function. I assume that the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that there is no funding currently allocated to the Burtonport to Letterkenny greenway project; however, I can also confirm my intention to hold further calls for greenway funding applications in 2021. I firmly believe that in the coming years we can support the delivery of a network of well-connected routes in Donegal, and beyond, which can act not just as visitor attractions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has no statutory function with regard to the transit of foreign military personnel through Irish sovereign territory or Irish airports. Shannon Airport Authority has informed my Department that they collate such information at the end of each month, and that the numbers of US military personnel that transited through Shannon Airport during the requested periods were: ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Shannon Airport Authority has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Shannon Airport. Shannon Airport Authority is a subsidiary of Shannon Group which is a commercial State Body. Accordingly, the matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Company. I have therefore forwarded your request to Shannon Group for a direct response. If a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 178, inclusive, together. I can confirm that 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. Section 41 provides that a dispute on superannuation benefit may be submitted to the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that have carried on during the Covid crisis. I would like to thank both public and commercial operators and their staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. The Government's "Living with Covid" Plan sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Vessel Licences (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The change referred to by the Deputy relates to the Fishing Vessels (Certification of Deck Officers and Engineer Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 673/2019) which came into force in December last year implementing EU Directive 2017/159 which aims to improve working and living conditions for fishermen. The Regulations apply to fishing vessels 15m in length or over in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government – Our Shared Futuresets out a very clear vision to fundamentally change the nature of transport in Ireland. To make that change, we need a whole of system perspective across all modes of transport, whether that is active travel, bus or rail. This can only be achieved through evidence-based and plan-led transport infrastructure development, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Nov 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 BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. 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 light rail. As the Deputy is aware the feasibility study referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (26 Nov 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including cycling infrastructure. Details of individual projects are matters for the NTA and the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This question relates to Brexit and Transport Manager Certificates of Professional Competence. Under Regulation (EC) No. 1071/2009 a number of requirements must be satisfied in order to be eligible to hold a road transport operator licence for an EU operator, one of which is professional competence. In order to fulfil this requirement, every road transport undertaking must have a nominated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including entry tests for SPSV drivers, 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 my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (26 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Vehicle age limits for small public service vehicles (SPSVs) are a matter for the statutory regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA). The Deputy may be aware that, at the start of the pandemic, the NTA extended until the end of 2020 the age limits for vehicles that were due to reach them from March onward. Furthermore, the NTA has proposed a further extension of these age limits...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (25 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The national broadband plan contract was signed with National Broadband Ireland, NBI, in November last to roll out a high-speed and future-proofed broadband network within the intervention area, which covers 1.1 million people living and working in over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with 695 schools. The national broadband plan will ensure that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (25 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy. In response to the earlier question from Deputy O'Rourke, I said we had met both Eir and Vodafone to discuss this issue of the customer complaints service. I used that opportunity to also ask about the roll-out of broadband in other areas. There are a number of points. First, the key next stage in the development of rural broadband is the involvement of Eir and the ESB...