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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As you are no doubt aware, the Department of Health is the lead Government Department in relation to public health matters, including COVID-19 and also measures taken at ports and airports in relation to arriving passengers. Measures to protect public health are recommended by the National Emergency Public Health Team (NPHET) within the Department of Health, and my Department and its agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to advise the Deputy that our State Airports have remained open during the Covid-19 crisis to ensure critical supply chains have been able to remain operational, and citizens have been able to return home. While our three State Airports have seen some increases in operations since more passenger flights resumed on 1 July, passenger numbers still remain low. At Dublin Airport, 9m...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Operations (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA and TII for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 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. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 existing consumer protections and legal obligations on airlines and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 safety and to plan for capacity as demand for public transport services changes along the course of the Government's Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. While the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82, 84 and 89 together. The possible extension of the validity of driver licence for a further period is under consideration. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) recommenced services on a phased basis from Monday 8 June 2020. NDLS offices are unable to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I very much welcome the fact that as part of its environmental performance review of Ireland the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is including a chapter on sustainable mobility. This chapter was included at the request of my Department and the OECD’s review will, I am sure, provide an objective, independent and evidence based approach toward assessing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 86 together. My policy remit is limited to civil aviation and therefore matters relating to military activity fall outside of my ministerial responsibilities. Matters relating to foreign military activity in Irish airspace are a matter, in the first instance, for my colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, T.D.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There are no plans currently to amend motor tax legislation to provide for the waiving of arrears of motor tax. Motor tax receipts are a significant contributor to Exchequer finances and form part of the means in ensuring that Covid-19 supports can continue in the short-term, in helping the re-building of the economy in the medium to longer term and in ensuring the ongoing provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Gross motor tax receipts, including arrears, are set out by vehicle category in the table below for the period from 1 March 2020 to 16 July 2020 (the most up to date data available). Vehicle category Gross Motor Tax Receipts 1 March 2020 – 16 July 2020 Private car (engine capacity) €113,934,233 Private car (engine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (22 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 transport are the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 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. Driving tests for cars, vans, and minibuses resuming on a phased basis from last week. The resumption plan being put in place is to protect both the public and staff and will also enable the RSA to review practices...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together. 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 issues raised are operational matters for the National Transport Authority in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (21 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 support...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fisheries Protection (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 81 together. Following a comprehensive public consultation process, Ireland introduced its Eel Management Plan (EMP), which was approved by the European Commission under EU Regulation 1100/2007 in 2009. In setting out its EMP, Ireland followed the objective of the Regulation to ensure that escapement of eels to the sea should be at 40% relative to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Advisers (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil are currently awaiting Government approval. It should be notedthat the appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms set...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant scheme supports the cost of installing a home charger up to a maximum of €600 for buyers of both new and second-hand EVs. As part of Budget 2020, €4 million was allocated to the Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant Scheme. If this allocation were to be increased by 20% in Budget 2021, the cost of the scheme would be €4.8...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84, 87 and 94 together. I am determined to reduce the excessive use of plastics in Ireland and to increase general recycling rates to ensure we meet or exceed all EU targets. I will shortly be bringing forward an ambitious new Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy which will include a range of specific measures to reform and strengthen how we manage...