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

Eamon Ryan: All of my Department's office accommodation needs are provided for by the Office of Public Works and therefore no rents are paid directly to landlords by the Department. 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Questions refer to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National...

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

Eamon Ryan: All of my Department's office accommodation needs are provided for by the Office of Public Works and therefore no rents are paid directly to landlords by the Department. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland has some of the best offshore renewable energy resources in the world and realising this potential will be vital to the achievement of our 2030 and 2050 climate and energy ambitions. To realise the enormous potential of the offshore energy sector while ensuring a just transition will require fully coordinated support across civic society and government, from public acceptance,...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government contains a specific commitment to develop a regional approach to air quality enforcement and a multi-agency approach to clamping down on the sale of high sulphur content fuel imported from the UK, with Local Authorities and the Revenue Commissioners involved. My Department has commenced discussions with the Local Authority sector to determine how a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: A person who has applied to the (NDLS) to renew their driving licence and is awaiting delivery of the licence can contact the NDLS customer service directly at 076 108 7880 or by emailing info@ndls.ie to query the current status of the licence.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €1.8 billion for active...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Providing an efficient and low emission public transport system is a key priority of my Ministry. As public transport is responsible for less than 5% of our transport emissions, in absolute terms, converting public transport fleets to low carbon alternatives will have a very limited impact on national emission reductions; however, it does fulfil a strong leadership role as we shift towards a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the allocation provided to my Department in Budget 2021 is €3,450m. This represents €2,485m Capital allocation and €965m Current allocation. In the Press Release linked below, Minister of State Naughton and I have listed the investment priorities and projects within my Department for 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the rules about the insurance obligations of drivers, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Regulations introduced on the 21st October by my colleague, the Minister for Health, define both driver testing and the provision of driving instruction as essential services, albeit in strictly defined circumstances. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. Driver Testing services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred the matter 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: Driver Test (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the provisions of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, as enacted by the Oireachtas, this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and it would therefore not be in accordance with the legislation if I were to issue instructions on such a matter. I have therefore referred the matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) provides office accommodation for the Department of Transport, and, accordingly, the OPW is responsible for the purchase/lease of properties in its ownership. This is therefore a matter for my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Arrangements have been made to upload the Road Safety Strategy 2004 – 2006 to the Government website.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. Details of the regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) provides office accommodation for the Department of Transport, and, accordingly, the OPW is responsible for the purchase/lease of properties in its ownership. This is therefore a matter for my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). All applications for learner permits and driving licences must be made through the NDLS. The Department of Transport cannot schedule such appointments. The NDLS resumed services in June, following the closure of the centres due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. All appointments must be...