Results 17,881-17,900 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the issue of a potential extension of the existing Dunboyne/M3 Parkway line to Navan was considered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) during its development of the statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035. While the analysis conducted at the time of the development of the original Strategyconcluded that the level of travel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 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 of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important point. As the Deputy has noted the Programme for Government - Our Shared Futureemphasises the importance of promoting active travel and commits toward significant increases in funding to deliver improved infrastructure in that regard. Importantly, and as noted in my Department's recent paper on Active Travel, published as part of our review of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I want to reassure the Deputy that both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the crisis to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19. Public transport is a key facilitator of interaction in the economy and society. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 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 Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Strategic Infrastructure Provision (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I very much welcome the announcement this week of Government's funding for infrastructure improvements to support the North Quays Strategic Development Zone and believe it demonstrates Government's collective intent for the development of all our regional cities. I was particularly pleased to see the funding made available under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund was complemented by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (12 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 park and ride facilities. During the summer I met with Galway City Council to discuss the July Stimulus funding and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Action Plan for Rural Development (12 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 of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvement Scheme (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The maintenance of roads not taken in charge by local authorities is the responsibility of the relevant landowners. The Local Government Act 2001 provides the statutory basis for the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). Under that Scheme, funding can be provided to local authorities for the construction and improvement of non-public roads (that is roads not taken in charge by local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is aware that the National Transport Authority (NTA), in collaboration with Waterford City & County Council, has commenced work on developing the Waterford Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (WMATS). As I understand it, the Waterford Metropolitan Area as defined for the purposes of the transport strategy, is the same Metropolitan Area as defined for the purposes of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Regardless of the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations, the end of the transition period will see the UK no longer applying the rules of the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union. This will have immediate implications for trade flows, particularly to UK markets but also to wider EU markets via the UK Landbridge. All businesses that export goods to Great Britain will be subject to a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, rail services on this line ceased in 2010 under an agreement made between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann. A number of improvements were made to bus services at the time to ensure continued public transport connectivity. The agreement between NTA and Iarnród Éireann includes arrangements for ongoing maintenace on the line....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radon Control Strategy (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Radon gas is recognised as a serious threat to public health and estimated to be responsible for approximately 300 deaths from lung cancer annually in Ireland. In response to this issue, the then Government established a National Radon Control Strategy. The Strategy, which is now in its second phase covering the period 2019 to 2024, can be viewed at: Implementation of the Strategy is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Food Waste (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 to 105, inclusive, together. I recently launched a new Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy on 4 September 2020. The Action Plan includes a range of ambitious, holistic measures to reform and strengthen how we manage our waste. The Plan commits to ensuring that all packaging placed on the market is reusable or recyclable by 2030. This will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat was developed to financially support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users. The Government assigned the administration of the scheme to the SEAI who evaluate applications, approve projects and process payments. I, as Minister, therefore do not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Protected Disclosures (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: All Protected Disclosures received in my Department are dealt with through an independent process in which I am not involved. However, in line with the Department’s Protected Disclosures Policy, any disclosures received would be dealt with in as timely a manner as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not have any lease arrangements  with co-working real estate companies.  The procurement and management of office accommodation for my Department is carried out by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The procurement and management of all office accommodation for my Department is carried out by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at , shows the areas which will be included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour coded and searchable by address and Eircode. Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high speed broadband through the State led Intervention, the contract for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: No hand sanitisation products or other PPE products purchased by my Department were subject to a recall by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The information regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.