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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Review Board’s re-examination will be carried out in line with Regulation 16 of Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents) Regulations 2009 (SI 460 of 2009).  The 2009 Regulations provide that the Board’s re-examination shall be in private and the timeframe for the Board to carry out the re-examination is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 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 rather than by calling to an office. A verified MyGovID account, which requires a  Public Services Card, will be needed to access the online system. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together. The Aviation Recovery Task force submitted its final report in early July, in which it made twelve recommendations on how air travel could be reopened in a safe manner so that Ireland’s global connectivity could be recovered over the next number of years. The recommendations broadly ranged from measures to improve the safety of air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy can be assured that I am very much committed to increasing the number of children who use active travel modes when travelling to and from school. School streets are one element of the much broader proposed Safe Routes to School Programme as committed to within the Programme for Government. In line that commitment, Minister of State Naughton and I are very keen to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA), the statutory regulator, has since the start of the pandemic taken action to reduce the operating costs for small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators. It has extended vehicle age limits and waived late renewal fees though to March 2021. Furthermore, my Department will provide funding to the NTA to enable it to waive standard SPSV licence renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2021 (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As my Department does not provide funding towards domestic violence services there is no provision for additional funding allocations in Budget 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The legal framework for traffic signs is contained in a number of acts and regulations which include The Road Traffic Acts and the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations. All signs and road markings erected on Public Roads must be provided in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) which stipulates what traffic signs and road markings are to be used on Irish roads, their layout and symbols,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the ongoing referenced works at Dalkey station, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The maintenance and renewal of railway infrastructure, including works such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In 2018 a funding call for greenways was announced based on criteria set out in the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways. Waterways Ireland submitted an application on behalf of three local authorities with sections of the Grand Canal within their areas – South Dublin, Kildare and Offaly. Two of the sections – Kildare and Offaly –...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport  I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 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 the provision of bus stops/shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver theory test by test centre and county are held by the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Vehicle age limits for small public service vehicles (SPSVs) is 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 age limits for vehicles until the end of this year. The NTA is now considering a further extension of age limits to the end of 2021 and is currently conducting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (17 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 light rail / metro.  I understand that Department officials have met with the Group referred and shared the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Following the work of the Senior Officials Group on International Travel the Government has agreed that any testing model implemented for international travel should not impinge on HSE testing capacity. The testing regime envisaged for international travel will therefore be implemented through the private supply of testing availability in Ireland. This will include availability for: ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5.  As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and will remain closed for the duration of level 5 restrictions.  All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. The Road Safety Authority has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is likely aware there are two principal programmes supporting the development of greenways. Firstly there is the programme administered directly by my Department under the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways. This programme typically supports greenways focussed on leisure and tourism albeit my intention is to ensure the better integration of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 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. Noting the NTA's...