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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Projects (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together. Earlier this year, my Department undertook a strategic review of the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) in order to inform policy as to its future, and as to whether the DHDA continues to be required to meet a socio-economic need. The review also examined the role that the land holdings of the DHDA might play in its future. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The importance of the post office network has been clearly demonstrated throughout the pandemic where we have seen a range of initiatives through our post offices which have helped support local communities, the elderly and vulnerable. The serious decline in the volume of mail and the impact of Covid on footfall through post offices, has had a severe impact on the postal network and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 to 101, inclusive, together. Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years.  We have committed €10 million from the Climate Action Fund (CAF) to promote the charging network and this has leveraged a further €10 million investment from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (19 Nov 2020)

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: Search and Rescue Service Provision (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 104 together. In compliance with the Public Spending Code, a process has commenced to consider options for the next Search and Rescue (SAR) aviation contract as the existing contract comes to an end over the coming years. A SAR Aviation Steering Group chaired by the Director of the Irish Coast Guard was established last year to manage this process...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of candidates’ driving theory tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 112 together. The draft Final Report of the investigation into the accident involving Rescue 116 at Black Rock, Co Mayo on 14 March 2017 is the subject of a re-examination by a Review Board.  The Review Board has been established in line with ‘Statutory Instrument (SI) No 460 of 2009: Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The current helicopter service contract between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years. It contains an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 3 years. The contract has been extended initially for one year to July 2023 to facilitate the procurement of a new service in accordance with Public Spending Code requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (19 Nov 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. I note that it lays out a number of significant public transport proposals including the provision of a future...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As the Deputy is aware the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) was developed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in co-operation with the Cork local authorities and other stakeholders and published earlier this year. CMATS considered a range of proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, earlier this year the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, or CMATS, was published and sets out a twenty year investment strategy for transport in the city and its metropolitan area. The Strategy was developed by the National Transport Authority in co-operation with the local authorities. CMATS looks at all modes of transport, including active travel, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have no function in the provision of disabled parking, which is strictly a matter, by law, for each individual Local Authority.

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 114 together. As the Deputy is aware, on 13th October, EU Member States adopted a Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restriction of free movement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Recommendation set out four key areas where Member States would coordinate their efforts including: - a common criteria to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is probably aware that there a number of different programmes through which counties such as Cavan and Monaghan can access funding to support walking and cycling. Within my Department there are three relevant programmes for 2020 – - Greenways - Cavan County Council was allocated €175,000 under the Greenways programme in relation to linking Cavan to the Ulster Canal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The regional and local road grant allocations are finalised following the publication of the Revised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The issue raised is a matter for the agencies under the aegis of my Department. I have referred the Deputy's question to the agencies 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: National Transport Authority (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As 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 delivery of public transport, including the allocation of funds at project level. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public and sustainable transport infrastructure in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority (RSA), through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), has expanded the current online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit applications to enable accessibility online. The system is now in place and can be used for licence exchange applications. A verified MyGovID account, which requires a Public Services Card, is needed to access...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (19 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, daa are the body with statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport and issues with regards to taxi services at Dublin Airport fall with the operational responsibility of daa . I understand that the daa have updated their arrangements for engagement with the sector and have introduced a number of measures by which permit...

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

Eamon Ryan: The continued operation of the public transport sector is important and, from a very early stage in the Covid-19 crisis, public transport was designated by Government as among the essential services that could continue throughout the emergency.  Guided by public health advice, measures have been introduced across the system to enable the continued operation of...