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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Shannon Airport Authority, a subsidiary of Shannon Group, has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Shannon Airport.  In these circumstances, any plans for expansion and repair work at Shannon Airport are matters for Shannon Airport Authority.  I have therefore forwarded your request to Shannon Group for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland West Airport is not a State owned airport and I have no role in planning for its expansion or repair works.   However, my Department does provide funding support to Ireland West Airport through the Government's Regional Airports Programme.  Each year, airports are invited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. 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 safely and to plan for capacity as demand for public transport services changes along the course of the Government's Roadmap for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jul 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. In order to clarify the position, I can inform the Deputy that the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 local authorities' own resources...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network including the purchase of rolling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  In that regard I very much welcome the recent confirmation by the European Commission that it has awarded €8.8m toward the Kildare Line study part of the overall DART+ programme. I am particularly pleased that this is the first such grant we have received in a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has been engaging with our regional airports including Shannon Airport on an ongoing basis since the advent of Covid-19.  As the Deputy is aware, Shannon Airport is part of Shannon Group which operates in both the aviation and tourism sectors and in addition to the dramatic fall off in passengers at the airport, the closure and restricted re-opening of some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games (30 Jul 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.   Due to the work of Sport Ireland and the NGBs our high performance athletes have already been back training since the 8th of June....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 233 together. As you are aware, current Government advice to people continues to be that non-essential travel overseas should be avoided, based on the advices of our public health experts. Under EU Regulation 261, air passengers are entitled to a full cash refund within 7 days in instances where a flight is cancelled by an airline.  However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that enhanced, improved and expanded public transport services across the country were announced last week as part of the Government's Jobs Stimulus Plan. Included in the Plan are new public transport services for Drogheda and enhancement of the existing 189 bus service. Planning for the roll out of the new services and enhancement of existing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) 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 Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Arising from the arrangements in place in relation to Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The total allocation to Local Link in 2020 is €23.4 million, and percentage amounts can be calculated from this base.  Future funding levels for the Local Link will be subject to the annual Estimate and Budgetary processes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2016, Fáilte Ireland has specific powers and functions regarding the registration and grading of tourist accommodation. In accordance with the legislation, certain categories of accommodation are statutorily obliged to register with Fáilte Ireland and comply with approved regulations. These categories are as follows: - Caravan & Camping...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As you can appreciate, Covid 19 has had a profound effect of the delivery of services.  The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) has just resumed and is operating at around 60% of its pre Covid capacity to ensure that it complies with social distancing, occupational and public health requirements. The NDLS offices are unable to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The success of bus and bicycle priority measures is an essential component in people moving from cars to more sustainable modes of transport, thereby reducing emissions and congestion.  It is therefore necessary to ensure that we have the best possible system for enforcement of the rules on both bus corridors and cycle tracks, particularly in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Yesterday I announced funding of €4.5m to 26 Greenway Projects. The funding was allocated under the Carbon Tax Fund 2020 and provides support for feasibility, planning and design for Greenways around the country. I am pleased to confirm that funding of €80,000 has been allocated to Waterford City and County Council for the extension of the Greenway to Dungarvan. Separately...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Association of Ireland (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Memorandum of Understanding signed on 30 January by the then Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross and the Chairperson of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy enables Sport Ireland to restore funding to the FAI of €2.9m per annum and to provide additional annual funding of €2.9m for football development up to 2023.  Sport Ireland is awaiting...