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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. A funding package of up to €70 million was announced on Friday 19th June to support the sport sector, which has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding package will be administered by Sport Ireland, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport.  This funding...

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. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply to this individual’s case.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

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

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy rightly differentiates between commuter rail services and intercity rail services and his differentiation is reflected in the manner in which the issue is currently being considered. In terms of commuter rail services, each of the cities has, or will soon have, metropolitan area transport strategies. This move toward evidence-based, plan-led strategic infrastructure development...

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

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the Driver Theory 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.’

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

Eamon Ryan: The Essential Driver Training (EDT) sessions (the mandatory lessons required before an individual can sit a driving test in Ireland) are specified in Irish legislation and are a national rather than an EU matter. There is no reciprocity with other countries for driving lessons undertaken abroad, which reflects the unique characteristics of the road traffic laws in Ireland and indeed every...

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.  The rates applicable to the half-yearly and quarterly options are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. These relativities have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss of income that would arise from changing these arrangements would have a negative impact on the total collected via...

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

Eamon Ryan: The extension of the validity of driving licences can only be done through the introduction of legislation. The online driving licence system can only be used to renew a licence, not to extend the validity of the licence. At present, the online system is only available to people under 70 years of age and those that do not have a truck or bus category on their licence, as the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am happy to inform the Deputy that such a legal framework is in fact already in place. Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the use of cameras, if so required, by the Gardaí to assist in the detection of certain traffic offences under the Road Traffic Acts. The offences specified include those made under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 which is the...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department has maintained regular contact with key aviation stakeholders, including Aer Lingus, since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. The aviation industry is one of the most affected by the global pandemic. All airlines have seen severe depletion of revenue and are facing various degrees of financial challenge.   The Government has brought forward a series...

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 relating to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport.  The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore referred the Deputy's...

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

Eamon Ryan: The total amount of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding allocated to the  National Transport Authority (NTA) each year from 2010 to 2019 is in the table below.  The total PSO funding since 2018 includes an allocation for Local Link rural regular services, which were previously funded from the Rural Transport Programme.  For...

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. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I...

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

Eamon Ryan: All statistics set out below are provisional figures provided by the airports and can be subject to change. No. of Passengers Arriving through Airports by Month 2020 Airport Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total Dublin Airport 996,715 980,719 496,886 11,201 ...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department is in regular contact with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to monitor the impact that the reopening of the economy in line with the Government's Roadmap to Reopening Society and Business is having on demand for SPSV services and to ensure that SPSV operators who have temporarily stopped working are well placed to return to...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy raises an important issue for Irish licensed travel agents and tour operators, many of which are small, local high street businesses.  Under the EU Package Travel Directive, travel agents and tour operators are required to provide their customers with a full cash refund when a holiday is cancelled due to exceptional circumstances, which of course Covid is.  However, the...

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

Eamon Ryan: Driver Theory Tests resumed on 8 June, on a gradual basis. As you can appreciate Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of services. The Driver Theory Test service has seen its capacity reduced by 50% to comply with occupational and public health requirements.  This has an inevitable impact on many people, including truck drivers.  The RSA is currently engaging with...

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

Eamon Ryan: I am aware of the role that platforms such as AirBnB play in Irish tourism. My predecessor established the Tourism Recovery Taskforce to prepare a Tourism Recovery Plan which will include a set of recommendations on how best the Irish tourism sector can adapt and recover in the changed tourism environment. The Tourism Recovery Taskforce has undertaken a widespread stakeholder...

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

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the importance of independent directors is a key principle of good corporate governance and is a requirement in the Governance Code for Sporting Bodies overseen by Sport Ireland. It is important to recognise that successive governance reviews of the association referred to by the Deputy, dating back to 2002, recommended that a number of independent directors be...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Climate, Energy, Communications and Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. The focus of the July Stimulus Plan is on measures to support employment and boost the economy. The Plan includes the provision of €115 million for active travel, public transport and renewal of transport infrastructure.  This allocation includes €82 million for measures to improve accessibility,...