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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226, 227 and 236 together. The Aviation Recovery Taskforce submitted its Report in early July in which it made a series of recommendations around how Government could help stimulate a return to growth in the industry. These recommendations included a loosening of international travel restrictions, the finalisation of safe air travel protocols for airports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. All airports, including those outside of Dublin, are already benefitting from an extensive range of Government measures during this difficult time. These include wage subsidy schemes, grants, low-cost loans, waiver of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities. Up to the end of August, the regional airports of Cork,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Cork Airport. Growth targets for all Irish airports as envisaged in Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan 2018 – 2027, have been and will continue to be severely impacted by Covid-19. This is true for airports right around the world. As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport is an autonomous...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 250 together. The Aviation Recovery Task Force Report acknowledges that maintaining restrictions on international travel is an unsustainable strategy in the medium to long term. There is a significant risk of loss of essential connectivity and market access opportunities for movement of goods and people this winter and beyond. Reduced connectivity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The safety and security of public transport passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The most recent speed limit guidelines were issued in March 2015 following a review by a speed limit review working group. Local Authorities (in conjunction with TII in respect of National Roads) are able to amend and set Speed Limits as appropriate and in accordance with the Speed Limit Guidelines for different sections of the road network as required and adopt bye-laws under a reserved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 and 235 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for her questions in relation to the review of Shannon Group. I can confirm that work on the review is continuing in my Department and I will be bringing recommendations to Government shortly. It is my intention that the Company, including Shannon Airport, will be well positioned for the future...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to regional airports and Cork Airport. All regional airports, including Cork as an autonomous business unit within daa, are already benefitting from an extensive range of Covid-related Government measures. These include wage subsidy schemes, grants, low-cost loans, waiver of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, I have had one meeting with the Chairman and CEO of Bus Éireann with regard to Expressway. My Department is in regular contact with both the Chair and CEO of Bus Éireann and have kept me informed on key issues related to the company since my appointment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (29 Sep 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 an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Preparations (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. In order to engage in the occupation of road transport operator, an EU undertaking must have the requisite professional competence in accordance with EU Regulation 1071/2009. According to Articles 3(1)(d), 4(1) and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, natural persons engaged in the occupation of road transport operator in the EU and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Shannon Airport. In order to assist businesses in facing the challenges of Covid-19 and further protect employment, the Government has already put in place a comprehensive suite of supports for companies of all sizes, including those in the aviation sector, which includes the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) (and its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Project Ireland 2040 identifies a programme of regional and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The seaport figures provided in the response to Parliamentary Question No. 229 of 15 September 2020 do not include the smaller ports or harbours. This is because international passenger ferry services only operate in and out of the ports of Dublin, Cork and Rosslare. The National Public Health Emergency Team, in light of COVID 19, at their meeting on March 24th, agreed that no cruise ship...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) database is a project which has been underway for some time, and aims to provide a comprehensive database of motor insurance policies in the State, which will be accessible to Gardaí for enforcement purposes. This project, like so much else, has suffered from delays due to the Covid outbreak. However, I understand that the first phase, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Sep 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 planning, design and construction 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: Ministerial Advisers (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The appointment to my Department of two Special Advisers to Minister of State Naughton was approved by Government on 15 September, 2020. These appointments are in the process of being formalised with the issuing of Contracts of Employment to the appointees. In line with the Instructions to Personnel Officer - Ministerial Appointments to the 33rd Dáil, recently published by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Consideration of a re-alignment of this road along the lines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (29 Sep 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 upgrading 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: Rail Network (29 Sep 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...