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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. 209 and 210 together. €115.25m has been allocated to my Department in the July Stimulus 2020. This constitutes €113.25m in capital and €2m in current funding. A detailed tabular breakdown of the investment is available at . A summary table of the investment is set out below:- Investment Amount ...

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

Eamon Ryan: As you are aware, the July Jobs Stimulus Plan announced by the Government last week includes €115 million for active travel, public transport and renewal of transport infrastructure. The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) and Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) have played a huge role in sustaining household incomes through the worst of the crisis. These payments...

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.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of light rail in the Greater Dublin Area. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I have been briefed by my departmental officials on all aspects of my portfolio but I have not had an individual meeting with Dublin Bus officials to date. Meetings with relevant organisations under my remit in the Department will be arranged in due course.

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 Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Currently the online driving licence application service does not provide for the uploading of supporting documentation such as medical reports. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is working to expand the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types, which would facilitate those requiring medical reports, in a manner that does not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan:  The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is managed by my Department and delivered nationwide in partnership with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Enterprise Ireland, the 31 Local Enterprise Offices and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Scheme offers advice and peer-to-peer...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Solar Energy Guidelines (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Solar energy installations are eligible to compete in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which is a competitive auction-based scheme designed to support achievement of the renewable electricity (RES-E) ambition of 70% by 2030. The Climate Action Plan targets the delivery of indicative volumes of up to 1.5 GW of grid scale solar by 2030....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Just Transition Fund is a key pillar of the Government's just transition plan for the midlands. Up to €11 million will be available for projects focusing on retraining workers and proposals to generate sustainable employment in green enterprise in the region, and supporting communities to transition to a low carbon economy. This is financed through an Exchequer allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Power Stations (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The first progress report of the Just Transition Commissioner, Mr Kieran Mulvey, was published on  22 May. The report reflects a comprehensive engagement with relevant stakeholders in the region, setting out the analysis of the challenges facing the Midlands region, and for Bord na Móna workers and their families and communities, arising from an accelerated exit from peat...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Services Provision (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government recognises that a modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for citizens and enterprise, as part of our commitment to a sustainable nationwide post office network. The Digital Assist pilot initiative has seen 10 post offices kitted out to assist citizens with online Government interactions and has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 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. Individual transport companies are responsible for ensuring appropriate planning compliance for proposed developments on their lands. The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann, in the first instance, and I have forwarded the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: To apply for, or renew, a driving licence you are required to present photographic ID, evidence of PPSN, evidence of address and evidence of residency entitlement. An applicant must present in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office where the required documentation can be examined. The same information is required when accessing the online system, and the Public Services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 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: National Car Test (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The vehicle in question was taxed at Monaghan Motor Tax Office on 19 June 2020 for a 12-month period covering 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2021. In relation to the National Car Test (NCT), under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation and oversight of periodic roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Travel Trade Sector (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy is correct, under the EU Package Directive, travel agents and tour operators are required to provide a full cash refund to their customers if they cancel their booking in certain circumstances, and the travel restrictions imposed because of Covid-19 are such circumstances. Of course, the Deputy will understand that this obligation on travel agents and tour operators, at a time...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84, 87 and 96 together. Shannon Group has been severely impacted by the economic impacts of COVID-19 and the Group has asked for a range of supports from Government to help mitigate the impact of the crisis on both Shannon Airport and Shannon Heritage. I have met with Shannon Group CEO recently and am fully aware of the challenges faced by Shannon Airport and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 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: Airport Passenger Data (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Statistics on passenger numbers at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports are set out below. Statistics on passenger numbers are compiled and published by the Department on a quarterly basis, therefore the table below shows the total passenger numbers at the airports up to 30 June 2020 and includes arriving, departing and transfer passengers. Passenger numbers at Dublin, Cork and Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (23 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland's National Aviation Policy was published in August 2015. It's principal goals are: 1) to enhance Ireland's connectivity responsive to the needs of business, tourism and consumers 2) to foster the growth of aviation enterprise to support job creation and position Ireland as a global leader 3) to maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic growth and...