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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 330, 331 and 338 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of driver theory tests is an operational matter and I have no role here. I have therefore passed the Deputy's query to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days she should contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Water Levels (3 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 maintenance and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of driver theory tests is an operational matter, and I have no role in this matter. I have therefore passed the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct answer. If the Deputy has not received a reply within 10 working days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter, and one in which I have no role. 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 Licences (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It must be understood that a learner permit is not a licence, but a permit to allow a person to drive on the roads while learning. The purpose of the driving test is to set out the minimum level of knowledge, skill and competency that a learner must demonstrate in order to become a fully licensed driver. Until a learner can meet this standard and pass this test, they are not safe to take to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Public transport is a key facilitator of interaction in the economy and society; it is an efficient and sustainable way of getting people to work, education, shopping, public services, and social engagement. As the Deputy will be aware, the Covid-19 health emergency has had a profound impact on the public transport sector due to the fall in passenger numbers and associated drop in fare...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 continued operation of services during the pandemic,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (3 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 light rail. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on waiting times for driver tests and theory tests are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this part of the question 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. As you are aware, driving tests were temporarily suspended due to the Covid 19 emergency and since...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (3 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including cycling infrastructure and BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department routinely publishes information on external expenditure on its website including information on the competitive process involved in procurements. Information on external expenditure for 2019 is available here: . Details regarding expenditure on external services for the period January-September 2020 is being prepared and will be published on the Department's website shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. 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 Licences (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: All applications for a driving licence must be made through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). All appointments must be booked in advance as it is not possible to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting the staff and customers. This, of course, has led to an increase in the demand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details regarding fees and the protocol for scheduling appointments are operational matters for the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters. 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. In general terms, under Level 5 Driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: If you hold a UK driving licence and are resident in Ireland, you should apply to exchange your UK licence for an Irish licence. While EU law will be applicable to the UK during the transition period, following the end of this period on 31 December 2020, UK driving licences will no longer be recognised as valid in Ireland. EU driving licences are mutually recognised and residents in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The procedures involved in driving tests already booked for dates in the Level 5 period by people who are not essential workers, and the procedures for booking a test for people who are essential workers, are operational matters for the RSA, as is the question of what would happen if a person were to be prevented by the Garda from attending a driving test even though they actually were an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 and 368 together. Given the size of most taxis and other small public service vehicles (SPSVs), public health advice indicates that people travelling in such vehicles should wear face coverings. Guidance on the safe use of face coverings is available on the gov.ie website. Under existing regulatory provisions for the SPSV sector, drivers already have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have...