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

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each 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 Exchequer road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

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

Eamon Ryan: As you can appreciate Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery the Driver Test service. I acknowledge that third- level students are one of many cohorts across all areas of society who have being impacted by the increased demand since services resumed. The Driver Test service has seen its weekly capacity reduced significantly in order to comply with occupational and public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Data (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 management 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: Free Travel Scheme (29 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The Free Travel Scheme comes under the remit of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and therefore I or my Department have no function in relation to the issue raised by the Deputy.

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

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on individual test centres and the fees process are an operational matter for 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 can appreciate Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of...

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

Eamon Ryan: The legislation under my remit in relation to the regulation of scrambler bikes, quad bikes and other similar small vehicles, falls under Road Traffic legislation, and relates solely to their use in a public place. It does not extend to private property, or to public parks which are under the jurisdiction of local authorities. The user of a scrambler motorbike, a quad bike or similar...

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

Eamon Ryan: Covid-19 has had a profound effect on many services and has caused considerable backlogs in many areas. To renew a driving licence the Road Safety Authority (RSA) requires a person to produce certain documentation. As the IRP is subject to delays in the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy may wish to raise this matter directly with that Department.

Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Citizenship for Children) Bill 2020: First Stage (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: No.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the Waterford cath lab, which is critically important for the region, it was unfortunate that there were delays due to Covid-19 but it is intended that the project will now go to tender. The HSE advises that funding was allocated in the 2019 capital plan, as the Deputy said. The fire certificate was granted in June of this year. The disability access certificate was granted in April of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am sure the Deputy would not be alone among the Deputies from Waterford in asking that it would be expedited. I will certainly pass that on and try and make sure that the timeframe shortened as best we can.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Starting with Deputy Ó Murchú, we were here on the Topical Issue Debate the other night on this issue of the testing centres. If my memory serves me correctly, the issue about the need for one in Drogheda, Louth and Dundalk was raised. I am trying to recall what the Minister of State said at the time. I understand he did not rule out the delivery of that testing centre.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I will come back to the Deputy if I have any news on that. I would have to say the same to Deputy Tully. I will have to provide a written reply. I will ask the relevant Minister to provide an assessment. I do not have the figures here in front of me. I will forward the question to the Minister and ask that he replies. Lastly, I absolutely agree with Deputy Nash. I refer to the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am not sure from where the 12-week figure referenced by Deputy Flaherty in the context of a delay in Bus Éireann completing the review comes. My understanding is that the Department of Education and Skills will be coming to the Government within a much shorter timeframe with a review of the further changes we need to make to the public school transport system in response to the health...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As I have stated several times during Leaders' Questions and questions on promised legislation, the Government tends to follow public health advice because it is a good north star to follow in these times. However, one sometimes wonders what is the rationale for particular decisions. In the instance cited by the Deputy, I tend to agree with him. The restrictions to which he referred are a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As I stated, the Government is asking colleges and universities to show flexibility, particularly where they have control of the accommodation. The impact of the pandemic on college life must be a great disappointment, particularly for those who are starting college this autumn. For those who are lucky enough to attend third level, it is an incredible time when one meets new friends who...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It is my understanding that the Department of Education and Skills was standardising the process and has a staged process which aims to smooth out the difficulties in order that schools are built quickly. If the Deputy provides me with details of the case in question, I will forward them to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Foley, and ask her to identify the best possible...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My understanding is that the Minister for Finance is meeting representatives of the banks on Monday. The timelines here are set by the European Banking Authority rather than by anything the Government has done. As I said earlier during Leaders' Questions, this was not a statement that there cannot be further payment breaks. I encourage the banks and the customers to come together to decide...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As it happens, that question touches on two sections in my Department. I will be honest; I think the future of An Post is in the development of a range of new business applications. We are seeing it happening already. An Post is operating as a parcel delivery company and a financial support company for energy refits. The company is increasingly delivering Government services through its...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: If the Deputy could provide the details of this specific case, I will make sure the Minister for Health receives them and reverts to him on the plans to provide those posts as part of the health budget, which as we heard earlier is expanding but is still constrained.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am informed that the legislation is due before the end of the session. As per the norm, it is expected to go through the process of pre-legislative scrutiny.