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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The next ten years are critical if we are to address the climate crisis which threatens our safe future on this planet. The Programme for Government commits to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030 - a 51% reduction over the decade - and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Specifically in relation to the EU's existing 2030 target...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Transport (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to providing the reliable supply of safe, secure and clean energy in order to deliver a phase-out of fossil fuels. This means Ireland must deliver on its commitment to reach 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and that this must be planned and delivered in a cost-effective way that minimises costs to consumers.The Sustainable Energy Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 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 regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 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 some bike shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In line with the objectives of the National Cycle Policy Frameworkmy Department works closely with local authorities in relation to relevant matters, particularly in relation to cycling promotional activities. This interaction involves working with a network of appropriate officials across all 31 local authorities in co-ordinating activities and allocating funding to support the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The number of licensed State owned vehicles licensed (with current motor tax) on the NVDF as at 31 December 2018, 2019, and 31st August 2020, broken down by fuel type, is provided in the tabular table. This includes both electric and hybrid vehicles. Fuel Type 2018 2019 2020 (Aug) Petrol 428 431 424 Diesel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to start by stating, respectfully, that it would have been helpful if the Deputy could have been clearer about which collisions he is concerned with and for what purposes. There are many types of road collision, from minor incidents causing only slight material damage to incidents in which a number of people are fatally injured. In general, for policy and implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Gross motor tax receipts for the years 2015 to 2019 are set out in the table below. Year Gross Motor Tax Receipts 2015 €1,124,351,805 2016 €1,051,632,444 2017 €1,021,442,924 2018 €981,935,777 2019 €964,349,811 Gross...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on numbers of tests 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 services. The Driver Test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant 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 State road grants. The main focus of expenditure under the National Development Plan (NDP) is on the maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Under section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, it is an offence to supply a mechanically propelled vehicle to a minor. A person found guilty of this offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. “Supply” includes supply by way of sale, hire, loan, gift, or other means of making the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Since 2010, the award of public service obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I am very much committed to encouraging a greater uptake in the numbers walking and cycling. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the serious difficulties arising for Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic collapse of overseas travel and tourism. The sector continues to benefit from a range of State supports made available for SMEs - including the wage subsidies - and the State is also providing a special financial guarantee under a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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 stations in the Greater Dublin Area in the first instance. However, it is my understanding that the works needed to allow Kishogue station to open will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to turnaround times in motor tax offices, which operate under the local authority system. I would suggest that contact be made directly with the relevant local authority motor tax office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 206 and 207 together. I have no doubt that the Deputy welcomes the transformative programme of investment planned under DART+ which will provide a sustainable, electrified, reliable and frequent rail service significantly increasing capacity on all the rail corridors serving the Greater Dublin Area, through investment in infrastructure and new fleet. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (22 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 Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...