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

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to funding for Dublin Airport. As you may be aware, given the devastating impacts of Covid-19 on the aviation industry, in recent days the Government has agreed a revised €80 million funding package for Irish aviation for 2021.  This package includes an extra €48 million in supports for 2021 which is...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network including the purchase of rolling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Nov 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 as legislated by the Oireachtas and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII),...

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

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 day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services, the impact of Covid-19 on those services, and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances. As you are aware, car driving tests were first temporarily suspended due to the Covid-19 in March 2020 and since resuming operations in mid-July, there...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. Any projects proposed by local authorities for consideration under the...

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

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the driver testing service is the responsibility of the RSA, and I have no role in matters relating to individual tests or individual test locations. When the initial lockdown took place in March, driver testing services were suspended, and resumed on a phased basis over June and July.  A large backlog built up during the closure period and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I have forwarded your question to Shannon Group plc. for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply from the Company within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (17 Nov 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

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

Eamon Ryan: In responding I am assuming that the Deputy’s question is referring to the SEAI Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Purchase Grant Scheme that provided support towards the purchase of a new M1 class EV. This grant provided up to €3,800 towards the purchase of a new passenger EV for businesses and public entities. Provision of the grant for M1 vehicles ceased in October 2019;...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Department does not have an annual set amount for contingent liability. The Department's contingent liabilities in an accounting year are declared under Section 2.10 of the Appropriation Accounts. The contingent liability paid out for 2019 constituted €1.196m for a long running legal case, Smith v Meade. The Department is not aware of any declared contingent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a...

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

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 day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (17 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: 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 and in terms of policy, I can assure the Deputy that the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future prioritises plans for the delivery of MetroLink and I look forward to seeing the project progress during the lifetime of the Government. The National...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, under Standing Order 51(1), a Minister in their reply to a parliamentary question may refer the matter to a body under the aegis of their department for direct response. In these instances, a reply should issue from the Oireachtas liaison to these bodies within 10 working days and Deputies are asked to notify my private office if they have...

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

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 day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (17 Nov 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 management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (17 Nov 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 management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is aware that the Programme for Government – Our Shared Future commits toward a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and I believe that rail has a strategic role to play in achieving that change. My Department, in consultation with the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland, is currently developing terms of reference for a proposed...