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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 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: Airport Policy (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question 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 in this regard. It is my intention that the Company, including Shannon Airport, will be well positioned for the future particularly given the importance of Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s current National Aviation Policy was published in 2015. Clearly however much has changed since 2015 in terms of the overall challenges for the aviation sector in Ireland with a renewed focus on environmental performance, Brexit and most recently of course the Covid-crisis. Before the covid outbreak, officials at the Department of Transport had commenced scoping work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The driver testing service restarted on a gradual basis during Phase 3 of the Government’s road map for easing of Covid19 restrictions. On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles (except for trucks in C1 and buses in D1 categories). Driving tests for cars, minibuses and vans resumed from the 16 July. Due to the social distancing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 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: Road Network (23 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: Transport Infrastructure Provision (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I am very much committed to improving and developing active travel infrastructure. The new 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 over the lifetime of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy can be assured that I am very much committed to increasing the number of children choosing active travel modes to/from school. There are a number of existing supports already available, such as An Taisce’s Green Schools Travel programme and the Cycle Right training programme, both of which are funded through my Department’s sustainable mobility programme....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park and Ride Facilities (23 Sep 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 the provision of park and ride facilities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am unsure as regards which particular Luas extension is referred to by the Deputy's question; however, during the summer I was pleased to be able to launch a public consultation on the proposed Luas Finglas extension. As the Deputy may be aware, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on public transport and the small public service vehicle industry. Passenger demand for taxis and other small public service vehicle (SPSV) services has fallen considerably and many operators stopped working temporarily. I understand that at present demand for taxis is about 30% of normal levels and my Department and the National Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on public transport and the small public service vehicle industry, and that many limousine operators have been acutely affected due to their particular dependence on overseas tourism. In recognition of this nexus between limousine operators and the tourism industry, in July it was arranged to have the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government encompasses a wide and ambitious range of commitments for public transport, one of which is the establishment of a national level forum in relation to public transport. The Deputy will also be aware that my Department has already been undertaking a review of sustainable mobility policy, which incorporates public transport and active...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government commits to making active travel and public transport better and more accessible. Among the measures we will prioritise is a Sustainable Rural Mobility Plan to ensure settlements over a certain size can connect to the national public transport system, expanding the Local Link rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Shannon Heritage and can confirm that having considered the difficulties facing Shannon Heritage and the importance of Bunratty Castle and Folkpark and King Johns Castle to the local economy and the region, Minister of State Naughton has committed to provide funding to Shannon Group to ensure that these two landmark tourist...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: No, I have not had any such discussions although I am meeting with the Deputy on this topic and very much look forward to hearing her views. I am informed that Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) has no current plans to reopen this line, nor to undertake a feasibility study at this time. I am also informed that a potential re-opening of the line does not feature in the relevant Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Proposals to deliver an upgraded East-West route linking Dundalk to Sligo, taking in Cavan, involve linking elements of the national road network and regional roads along as direct a route as possible. Essentially the route involves upgrade/realignment works on the regional routes from Dundalk to Cavan and on national routes from Cavan to Sligo. As regards the regional road aspect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Over the course of the COVID-19 crisis, my Department has been working closely with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to ensure public transport services continue and to plan for the provision of enhanced public transport services in line with the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. In this context, the NTA is engaging directly with both public service obligation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (23 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The day-to-day management and operational aspects of public transport are the responsibility of the individual operators, in this case Dublin Bus, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). Within this context, I understand that Dublin Bus decided in June of...