Results 19,601-19,620 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

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: Taxi Regulations (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: At present, the transfer of SPSV licences is prohibited under section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Section 15 of the same Act does provide for an SPSV licence to continue to be operated by a person who was nominated by the licence holder in advance of his or her death.  There are no plans to amend this legislation at this time. The rationale for the measure...

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

Eamon Ryan: Details of how the funding generated by the National Lottery is used to fund different categories of worthy projects is available at www.lottery.ie/news/good-causes. In relation to sport projects, two Departmental sub-heads are part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery.  These are the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) and Sport Ireland. The total amount allocated...

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

Eamon Ryan: The  2020 grant allocation for the Medical Bureau of Road Safety is €5.263 million.  Therefore, as I am sure the Deputy is aware, the estimated cost with a 5% increase would amount to €5.526 million.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (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.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of the PSO bus fleet.  Noting the NTA's...

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

Eamon Ryan: The management at Shannon Group, the parent Company for Shannon Heritage have been in regular contact with my Department in relation to the opening arrangements of its various sites, arising from the impacts of Covid-19.  However, as I have previously advised, the management of Shannon Heritage sites, including their opening arrangements, is an operational matter for Shannon...

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

Eamon Ryan: The decision taken by Government, following the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team, to allow for the reopening of certain businesses, including driving instruction, as part of the revised Phase 3 of the Roadmap for reopening the country, was based on assessments of the level of risk to public health of reopening these businesses.  It is not an instruction to open such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 in Ireland.  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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (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: Rail Network (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.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of the DART+ Programme (until recently known as DART Expansion) which includes the development of the Kildare Line. DART+ is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (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. The School Transport Scheme comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills. Bus services outside of that scheme are part of the overall public transport sector.  Day-to-day management and operational aspects of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (28 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: Football Association of Ireland (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The appointment of independent directors to the board of the association mentioned by the Deputy is a matter for the association itself.  A Nominations Committee was formed by the association to appoint independent directors to its board in line with one of the key recommendations of the Governance Review Group report. Sport Ireland was invited by the association to nominate two...

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

Eamon Ryan: I can inform the Deputy that during a meeting with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport officials in June, the President of the association requested that the commitments in the MOU be reviewed. There was a specific request for a review of the commitment relating to the appointment of six independent directors to the board of the association. Following consultation with the...

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. 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 prioritised in the first instance. The phased resumption plan being put in place is to protect both the public and staff...

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

Eamon Ryan: A person renewing a driving licence or learner permit, that is under 70 years of age and does not have a truck or bus category on their licence, may be able to apply online. An applicant must be the holder of a Public Services Card (PSC) and a verified MyGovID account to make an application online. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is continuing work to expand...

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

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational 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: The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have referred 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.’