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

Eamon Ryan: Since the UK decided to leave the EU, my Department and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has advised residents in Ireland with UK driving licences to exchange their UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence. The RSA is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). All applications for learner permits and driving licences, including the exchange of UK driving licences,...

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

Eamon Ryan: The information requested 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: Fishing Industry (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested 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: Legislative Measures (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Working Hours) Regulations 2019 (SI 672/2019) transpose Article 11 of EU Directive 2017/159 implementing the social partners' agreement for the Work in Fishing Convention. In particular, Regulation 6 of SI 672/2019 states that, "An owner or master shall not permit a fisherman to work more than an average of...

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

Eamon Ryan: The information requested 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: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is no plan to further extend the validity of driving licences. Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law, and the current extensions bring us into line with the EU legislation. The RSA has worked with their providers to create additional capacity needed, while adhering to the return to work protocol including making additional evening and weekend hours available at...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together. The Deputy is aware that the Programme for Government – Our Shared Future makes a strong commitment to fundamentally change the nature of transport in Ireland. To deliver on this will require a whole-of-system perspective across all modes of transport – including active travel, bus, and rail. As referenced in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (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) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 153 together. As the Deputy may be aware DART+ is a multi-billion euro programme to upgrade rail services in the Greater Dublin Area and will effectively double the capacity of the network compared to today. The programme will see DART level services and infrastructure extended to Maynooth and M3 Parkway on the Maynooth/Dunboyne Line and to Hazelhatch...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. Both I and Minister of State Naughton have met with representatives of the freight, logistics and ferry companies in relation to Brexit and including the matter of access to EU markets. My Department is also in regular contact with these organisations on these matters. Regardless of the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations, the end...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully alert to the devastating impact of the global pandemic on international travel and values the critical role that aviation plays in the Irish economy. It is expected that it may be some time before it is possible to permit a large scale return to air travel, but I am committed to ensuring that the aviation sector can maintain the necessary core capability to retain...

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

Eamon Ryan: With regard to Brexit, the Government continues to support EU negotiators in working towards a future relationship agreement with the UK, including for aviation. We are seeking an agreement on aviation which protects Ireland’s connectivity to and through the UK and which allows for flexibility in commercial operations. Irrespective of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, the...

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: Road Network (12 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 authorities concerned....

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 together. 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 upgrading and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 integrated ticketing. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct...

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...

Regional Airports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 3: To delete all words after "Dail Eireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — the Programme for Government 'Our Shared Future' recognises the huge value of our aviation sector in supporting economic development, international connectivity and tourism via our airports; — the aviation and tourism sectors are major contributors to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The 2021 allocation for my Department is €770.9 million, which represents a 50% or €256.7m increase over the 2020 allocation of €514m. Allocations by individual programme area for 2021 are set out in the table below: Programme Area €m Communications 236.167 Energy 349.897 Natural...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, 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...