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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The number of electric State vehicles licensed (with current motor tax) at 31st August 2020 was 97. The overall number of vehicles licensed for the same period was 2,826,769. Electric State vehicles represent 0.0034% of this total. In total there are of 8,644 licensed State owned vehicles on the NVDF, of which 1.12% is Electric.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. As this is a matter for Sport Irealand, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply.  I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 Exchequer road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCP and to prioritise the investment in disadvantaged areas. The most recent (2018) round of the SCP attracted a record...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that have carried on during the Covid crisis. I would like to thank both public and commercial operators and their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together. In accordance with section 22 of the Sport Ireland Act 2015, the CEO is appointed by Sport Ireland, with Minister Martin's approval. Minister Martin is aware that the CEO’s contract is scheduled to expire on 30 September 2020. The Chairman and four other members are scheduled to complete their term on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the driver testing services is the statutory responsibbility of the Road Safety Authority, and as a result I have referred the question insofar as it relaties to applicant numbers and waiting times to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. The driver testing service restarted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The  COVID-19 'Green List', relating to certain restrictions on international travel, is currently  being reviewed in the context of the Government's new medium-term roadmap which will be published shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that have carried on during the Covid crisis. I would like to thank both public and commercial operators and their staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 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. 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. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Driving licences which have had their validity period extended are legally valid to the new date, even though the end-date printed on the licence remains unchanged. As the licence remains legally in date it should be acceptable as a form of ID. In the specific case of insurance, insurance companies are aware of the extension and will accept a licence as valid if it is covered by the extension.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: While I am not in a position to comment on operational matters or on specific arrangements regarding the management and oversight of the NCT testing network (as this is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority); I would ask the Deputy to note that the safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, 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 the right to refuse carriage...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including administration of grants for wheelchair accessible SPSVs and electric SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government on 27 March 2020, regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all driving licences that expired between 1 March and 30 June for four months. A further extension was granted due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and the disruption it has caused to licensing services delivered by the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mental Health Services (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. Sport Ireland organise training and support programmes for sport in many areas, including any in relation to mental health. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commencement of Legislation (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The main purpose of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 is to replace and update the Mercantile Marine Act 1955, as amended, which currently governs the national ship registration system. Under the 1955 Act, ship registration duties are carried out by Registrars of Ships who are officers of the Revenue Commissioners. The 2014 Act provides a legislative basis for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In general, EU and national law requires that a person must be resident in the State to apply for or renew an Irish driving licence. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the expiry of the licence. Therefore, a person living abroad will be able to renew their licence if they return to live in Ireland within that period. Noting that, I have referred the question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) Scheme, initially called the Electric Vehicle Toll Incentive (EVTI) Scheme, was launched in July 2018 following a recommendation from Phase 1 of the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce. The EVTI Scheme was established to encourage private and commercial car or van users who regularly use tolled roads to consider switching to an electric alternative....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Sep 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government on 27 March 2020, regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all driving licences that expired between 1 March and 30 June for four months. A further extension was granted due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and the disruption it has caused to licensing services delivered by the Road...