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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The number of full-time equivalent and part-time equivalent roles in my Department in the grades references and the cost to the Exchequer for the past five years is set out in tabular form, below. Grade Total Number ofEmployees Full Time Part Time Principal Officer 20.09 17 3.09 Assistant Principal ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to producing a plan setting out a path to achieve 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030 as well as a longer term plan setting out how we will take advantage of the massive potential of offshore energy on the Atlantic Coast, in particular taking advantage of a potential of at least 30 GW of offshore floating wind power in the Atlantic. This plan will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Foreshore Issues (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I have no statutory function regarding the granting  of foreshore licences. The Foreshore Act, 1933 is administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is responsible for the granting of foreshore licences and the processing of current applications. The Programme for Government commits to producing a plan...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, shows the areas in Cork 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to prioritising the development of micro-generation, letting people sell excess power back to the grid by July 2021. The measures set out below will assist in delivering this commitment.The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) published a Roadmap for the Clean Energy Package’s Electricity and Renewables Directives in March this year, which...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (5 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Charges (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Providing telecommunication services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. I recognise how vital telecommunications services are to citizens for so many aspects of their daily lives, including remote working, studying and staying in touch with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Brexit Issues (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: EU "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) came into effect on 15 June 2017 and provides Irish and EU consumers with the ability to use their mobile devices, within other EU countries, at domestic rates, subject to Fair Use Policy. The RLAH regulation covers data services, voice and SMS.ComReg ( ), the independent telecoms regulator, is responsible for ensuring that all providers meet relevant obligations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Through ongoing engagement with the shipping sector, officials from my Department have confirmed with all the ferry companies that, where possible, they have sought to provide drivers with single berth cabins. However, this is not always possible and will depend on the numbers of passengers (including HGV drivers) travelling on a particular ferry journey. Where sufficient single berth cabins...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As has been signalled since the publication of the report ‘The Implications of Brexit on the Use of the landbridge’ by the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) in 2018, there is likely to be disruption to the UK landbridge to the EU when customs and border controls between the EU and the UK are introduced, which is now due to happen from January 2021. Since the publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. Under level 5 restrictions, driver testing services are continuing only for people involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. Essential workers wishing to book a test shouldcontact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, I have established a new Review Board to re-examine certain findings of the draft Final Report of the investigation into the accident involving Rescue 116 at Black Rock, Co Mayo on 14 March 2017. The Review Board has been established in line with Regulation 16 of Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I fully appreciate the difficulty that many learner drivers have experienced and are continuing to experience in their efforts to obtain a full driving licence. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) have been deemed to be essential under the current Level 5 Covid restrictions. However, I would point out to the Deputy that ADIs are private individuals or companies, who are free to choose...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: A US driving licence is not recognised in Ireland as a valid driving licence for Irish residents. A visitorto Ireland can drive for up to a year on a US licence under the Geneva Convention. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law.As such, all EU driving licences are exchangeable when a person moves from one Member State to another. In the case of non-EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It is a matter for a candidate for a driving licence to obtain an eye test from a suitable provider and present it to the NDLS as part of the application. The NDLS does not play a part in the provision of eye tests and neither I nor my Department has any role in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I appreciate the difficulties you are experiencing. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). The RSA is working with their providers to see how they can create the additional capacity needed as quickly as possible, while adhering to the return to work protocol. Options being introduced include a combination of additional staff,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 80 together. The continued operation of the public transport sector is important and, from a very early stage in the Covid-19 crisis, public transport was designated by Government as among the essential services that could continue throughout the emergency. Guided by public health advice, measures have been introduced across the system to enable the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 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. Under Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions effective from midnight on Wednesday 21 October, for six weeks, applicants can attend an appointment at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the driver theory testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. If a response has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office directly.