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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Official Travel (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In my capacity as Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, I can confirm that I have not flown to or from Shannon Airport, Cork Airport or Knock Airport since assuming office in 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...to my Department by SEAI. Volumes across all SEAI Schemes by County for the period 2021 to end June 2024 Counties Property Upgrades Co. Carlow 1,364 Co. Cavan 1,541 Co. Clare 2,734 Co. Cork 13,425 Co. Donegal 3,579 Co. Dublin 27,850 Co. Galway 7,900 Co. Kerry 4,251 Co. Kildare 5,142 Co. Kilkenny 2,274 Co. Laois 2,030 Co....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...Dooleeg More Windfarm CEARTH LTD Onshore Wind 2.5 Mayo Lisduff Solar Park TEMPLEDERRY ENERGY RESOURCES LTD Solar 4 Clare Lurrig Solar Farm I.Q Solar Limited Solar 4 Cork RESS 2 community projects: Project Name Company Name Eligible Technology Offer Quantity (MW) County Beanhill South Amarenco Solar Clonakilty LTD. Solar 4.95 Cork ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...;15m in 2024.The Travel Assist Scheme (TAS) providing free assistance for disabled people, persons with disabilities, reduced mobility, and older people, to use public transport in the Greater Dublin Area. The Scheme was rolled out to Cork in 2022 and to Limerick in 2023.In rural areas over 95% of TFI Local Link services are now accessible with new services also now accessible from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Travel (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 234 together. Since taking office I have not taken any flights from Shannon, Cork or Knock Airports.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Sep 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...the role of the NTA in the administration of this Programme, I have referred your question to that agency who should be able to provide up to date details on the progress of the SRTS Programme in County Cork. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the number of passengers on the Cork to Mallow rail route by month, day, and time of day is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Light Rail project seeks to provide a high-capacity public transport corridor connecting Ballincollig to Mahon Point via the city centre. A public consultation for this project will launch later this year. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy has been developed to deliver an accessible, integrated transport network, including rail network, that enables the sustainable growth of Cork up to 2040. Good progress has been made in delivering key projects within the Strategy, including the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme. This Programme involves the delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, BusConnects will be transformative for all five of our cities, including Cork. The third round of public consultation on the 11 sustainable transport corridors in Cork concluded last December. There was positive stakeholder engagement in relation to these proposals. The National Transport Authority's (NTA) expenditure from 2020 to end-June on Cork BusConnects is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you as to the status of this project. I can confirm that the Cork City Northern Transport Project (formally the Cork Northern Ring Road) did not receive an allocation in 2024. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...to local authorities are outlined in the regional and local road allocations and payments booklets which are available on the Oireachtas Digital Library. As regards the funding provided to Cork City and County Councils for road maintenance, within the budget available to the Department, State grant funding is allocated on as fair and equitable a basis as possible to ensure that all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy has been developed to deliver an accessible, integrated transport network, including rail network, that enables the sustainable growth of Cork up to 2040. Good progress has been made in delivering key projects within the Strategy, including the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme. This Programme involves the delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (9 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...below. Paid Domestic Solar PV Grants by County* Co. Carlow 701 Co. Cavan 842 Co. Clare 1,708 Co. Cork 6,085 Co. Donegal 1,244 Co. Dublin 11,940 Co. Galway 3,477 Co. Kerry 1,596 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (9 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...provided by retailers. Five local authorities have approached me about installing reverse vending machines at civic amenity sites as part of the next phase of roll-out. I would welcome Cork County Council also getting involved.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...no plans for an additional call for schools to join the SRTS programme currently. I have therefore not engaged with the NTA in relation to expanding the Programme to include additional schools in mid-Cork. It should be noted, however, that all Active Travel projects undertaken by the NTA in the vicinity of schools, whether part of the SRTS Programme or not, seek to include that school as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...the roll-out of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for accessible public transport services, including TFI Local Link in County Cork, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: We provide the funding and Bus Éireann has to manage its resources under the whole schedule of different works. There is a major problem in Cork - the Deputy knows this - with regard to the need for new mechanics and bus drivers. We need to invest in a whole variety of ways in our public transport system. Bus Éireann is stating that is the schedule and these are the types of...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Road Tolls (4 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. The proposed N20 or M20 Cork to Limerick project, consists of a replacement of 80 km of the existing roadway. This project would bypass towns such as Mallow and Charleville. It would also improve the quality of the road network, address safety issues along the existing N20 and allow for improved intercity bus services through increased capacity...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (4 Jul 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The National Transport Authority has advised my Department that an accessibility upgrade project of Parnell Place bus station in Cork, which includes some station enhancements, is planned under the public transport retrofit accessibility programme. This programme funds the retrofitting of older public transport infrastructure and facilities, to ensure access for everyone, including disabled...