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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Celtic Interconnector is a €1 billion electricity interconnector jointly proposed by EirGrid and their French counterparts, the French transmission system operator, RTÉ (Reseau de Transporte d’Électricite). It is proposed as a 575km long (500km subsea), 700MW high voltage direct current line from the north-west coast of France to the south coast of Ireland. At...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that officials in my Department are in ongoing discussions with daa in relation to support measures to assist the company cope with the long term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.  I also had the opportunity to discuss this issue with the Company CEO in recent weeks so I can assure the Deputy that I am fully aware of the challenges faced by daa at this time. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Justice is primarilty responsible for issues arising from the misuse of scramblers and other similar vehicles in parks and other areas not on the public road. Extending the definition of a public place in the Road Traffic Acts to include public parks would risk a wide range of unintended consequences. Further detailed exploration of possible alternatives has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may be aware that my Department compiles and publishes quarterly statistics from our airports, which are available on the government website . Those statistics focus on all commercial movements and all passenger numbers through the airports and does not differentiate between scheduled and non-scheduled services.  The Department does not collect data in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services and also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services by way of public transport services contracts in respect of services that are socially necessary but commercially...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that the daa has reported to my officials that passengers were transferred between aircraft as detailed by the Deputy. My Department has no further details regarding these flights as the operator referred to is an EU carrier and therefore, no prior flight authorisations were required from my Department under EU Aviation Regulations.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland does not have an agreement with the United States of America for the exchange of driving licences. Driving licence exchange agreements are only made when the relevant authorities (the Road Safety Authority in Ireland) in each jurisdiction have studied and compared the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that they are compatible. Irish driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I expect to be in a position to announce which local authorities have been allocated funding under the Carbon Tax Fund very shortly. There was substantial interest in the process with 40 applications made by local authorities and state agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. Motor tax taken out on a half-yearly and quarterly basis is charged at 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual rate respectively. Based on the volume of transactions in 2019, the estimated annual cost to the Exchequer of setting the half-yearly and quarterly rates at 50% and 25% of the annual rate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 193, 199 and 202 together. As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations. However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. Evidently the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.  The most recent (2018) round of the SCP attracted a record 2,337 applications. Allocations were announced in January, May and November of last year with a total...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 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: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles.  Fourteen driving test centres reopened initially, with others being phased in over a period of time.  Driving tests for cars, vans, and minibuses resumed on a gradual basis from 16 July with essential workers and those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Currently, people under the age of 70 and those that do not need to provide any supporting documentation, can apply for a learner permit and/or a driving licence online provided they have a Public Services Card and a verified MyGovID account. Those that have a truck or bus category on their driving licence or learner permit can not renew online, as supporting documentation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 135 together. I can advise the Deputies that in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Government has put in place a broad range of supports to help mitigate the effects of the crisis, including the recently extended Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme which many companies in the aviation sector including Shannon Group, are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. My Department is assessing the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Irish aviation sector on an ongoing basis. The sector was represented on the Aviation Recovery Taskforce and the final report of this group was recently published. The recommendations contained in this Report will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the 20 April 2020, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at that time, Shane Ross, signed the Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 into law. These Regulations amend the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.1. No. 415 of 2017) to provide that a 4 month extension is given to test due dates for vehicles under two specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including age limits for vehicles used as SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. I am aware that there are a large number of people driving on our roads on their 4th, 5th, 6th or subsequent learner permit. While it is legal for a learner permit holder to drive on our roads as long as they are accompanied by a qualified person, I agree there is a need to reduce the number of people driving on...