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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Micheál Martin: Following the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality issues in the Defence Forces in March 2023, I set out my priority to develop one Strategic Framework for the transformation of the Defence Forces, fully understood by everyone, that has the appropriate governance and reporting mechanisms, and is properly resourced. The purpose of the Strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff (14 May 2024)

Micheál Martin: All civilian employee vacancies are filled in accordance with the agreed approach for appointment to positions in the Civil and Public Service; circulars from the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform; and central agreement(s) at National Joint Industrial Council for State Industrial Employees (under the auspices of the Workplace Relations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Niamh Smyth: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has plans to reduce the age for obtaining a HGV licence which is currently at 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21193/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. Of these grants, the vast majority (approximately 90%) are targeted at the maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Middle East (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My private office has not received any correspondence from the organisers of The Freedom Flotilla group. As my cabinet colleague Minister Chambers recently advised Deputy Réada Cronin in Dáil Question No. 136 of the 8th of May 2024; The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) requires that every state shall effectively exercise its jurisdiction and control in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (14 May 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the present status of the proposed tunnel project being proposed at Dublin Airport; if he will outline the procurement stage of the project; the envisaged capital allocation required to complete it; the timelines surrounding the project proposal; whether or not this project has been approved for capital funding; and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, an Oral Hearing in relation to the planning application for MetroLink commenced on February 19th and concluded on March 28th. Dependent on the outcome of the planning process, construction of MetroLink is earmarked to commence over the coming years with a view to operation by the mid-2030s. MetroLink serves a different route to that proposed by Metro North, for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Matt Shanahan: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise, beyond a train Metrolink service connecting Dublin Airport to the Dublin city area, what other options have been explored recently in his Department or with outside agencies or private specialists in terms of looking at alternate proposals to increase connectivity between the airport and the city; if his Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 May 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 by the Deputy in relation to the platform at Kilkenny railway station is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle age limits for SPSVs, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Regulations made by the NTA in 2010 first...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Meetings (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The next meeting of the Council of EU Transport Ministers is scheduled to take place in Luxembourg on 18 June 2024. The Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, is scheduled to attend.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the planning and implementation of the DART+ South West project. The DART+ programme comprises of five related projects for the development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. It should be noted that management companies are not legally required to allow the installation of EV charging points in existing buildings. However, in line with the principles of improving energy performance, new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (14 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Building on recommendations made to my Department last year by a camera enforcement working group under the National Transport Authority, the Department has appointed Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to lead the development of a National Safety Camera Enforcement Strategy. This strategy will outline the structure, funding and partnership and governance arrangements associated with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority and Exchequer funding is intended to supplement local authorities’ own resources. In February this year I announced an Exchequer investment of €658 million in our regional and local roads across the State which represents an increase of €32 million over the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) is investing €100 million between 2023-2025 in EV infrastructure as we look to accelerate the delivery of EV charging across our national road network and local and regional networks. In January 2023, Minister Ryan launched the national Strategy for the development of EV charging...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (14 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ..., 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 and 213 together. In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 May 2024)

Robert Troy: 214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure an additional bus stop is provided on the old N6 at Temple Spa to allow for additional transport links for residents (details supplied). [21633/24]

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