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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The success of bus priority measures is an essential component in persuading people to switch from their cars to public 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 bus corridors, particularly in the context of BusConnects. Officials in my Department are engaging with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy states,Smarter Travel - A Sustainable Transport Future was published in 2009 and set out national policy in relation to sustainability in transport over the period 2009 to 2020. Smarter Travel remains government policy. Noting the policy horizon envisaged at the time of publication ends this year, the Deputy may be aware that an assessment of implementation progress has already...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (21 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 of over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112, 149, 171 and 179 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. While the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by the publicly-subvented bus and rail services funded through National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 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 passengers in instances of flight cancellations. Under the Regulation, if an airline cancels a flight then customers are entitled to a full cash refund wihtin 7 days. The Commission for Aviation Regulation is the statutory body in Ireland with responsibility for enforcing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 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. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. At a policy level, the primary objective is to embed long-term strategic transport planning and provide the type of longer term horizon required to deliver better outcomes. A significant portion of the Dublin to Rosslare line lies within counties Dublin and Wicklow which form part of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 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 a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (21 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 operation and upgrading of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (21 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: Tourism Industry (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government's Tourism Policy Statement 'People, Place and Policy - Growing Tourism to 2025" recognises the key role that training and education plays in ensuring that there is an adequate supply of skilled staff in tourism and to develop talent accordingly. Fáilte Ireland's priorities within the tourism industry are for on-site practical training interventions to boost productivity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The driver theory test was suspended, as were many other services due to the viral outbreak. Following detailed planning by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), in consultation with my Department, the service has been resumed as of 8 June, with centres opening on a gradual basis. The resumption of services is dependent on strict protocols being in place for staff and test candidates in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: NDLS offices are unable to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting the staff and customers. Therefore, all appointments must be booked in advance. This, of course, has led to an increase in the demand for appointments. The Road Safety Authority is currently working with its providers to see how it can increase capacity while...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 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 also resumed on a gradual basis since last week with essential workers and those who had appointments cancelled due to Covid 19 being prioritised in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (21 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: Sports Capital Programme (21 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 of over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 128 and 129 together. As the Deputy is aware, 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I presume that the Deputy is referring to driving instructors. The NPHET, together with a team of national experts, decided which businesses could resume trading in each Phase of the gradual reopening of our economy, and they included driving schools on the list of businesses cleared to reopen on 29 June. It is not the role of the NPHET to provide guidance in relation to individual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is currently no end date for the Refund Credit Note scheme. It will be in place for so long as necessary, having regard to Government policy on international travel and public health.As the Deputy is aware, the Refund Credit Notes can be offered in circumstances where a booking - made through a travel agent or tour oeprator - has been cancelled by the traveller or by the organiser due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 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 travel...