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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (19 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...Car allowance 15k and 13,000 board fees 2022 162,000 46,000 Car allowance 10k and 8,000 board fees 2023 210,000 53,000 2024 Figures not available yet ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ..., including TFI Local Link and the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland, including 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...were provided for national roads through TII to local authorities this year. Since 2020, approximately €320 million in Exchequer capital funding has been allocated for the national road network in Cork, county and city. This has contributed to the substantial work that has taken place on the national road network in County Cork, as demonstrated with the recently completed...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I happened to be in Cork at the end of last week and was on the road. The Deputy is right. It is not up to the standard for safety that we want and we have to do everything to try and improve the safety standards on the roads. The reality is we have a series of projects. I mentioned the Castlemartyr-Killeagh bypasses. The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach mentioned to me last week that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...better services. As well as the new 14 and 46 bus services, there are, of course, the 206 and 207 routes serving Douglas as well. I was talking to Bus Éireann last week specifically about Cork bus services. Going back to when we had the earlier debate, we have an issue. We are looking to recruit 50 additional drivers in Cork and additional mechanics as well. However, the real...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: .... One of the times I met Mr. Kent and the chair was at the major development in Limerick where we have just put in a massive new investment in a bus station and a new electrified bus fleet. I was in Cork last week where we do have real issues, similarly talking to the company. We need to improve the Cork service. Obviously, we also need to make sure that the commercial services are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...25-year-olds, and the continuation of the 90-minute fare until the end of this year. Funding has also been secured to support the continued roll-out of new and enhanced bus and rail services this year. In Cork, Bus Éireann is working with the NTA to examine what steps can be taken to improve service provision in the city and counter the impact of issues such as traffic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Finalisation of Draft National Energy and Climate Plan and the National Long-Term Strategy: Discussion (28 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...Agency, EPA, stated this morning, road freight is the most challenging issue in transport. There has to be a strategic decision to switch to rail freight. That requires Dublin Port, the Port of Cork and the Port of Limerick to make the necessary investments and for us, collectively, to put in the marshalling yards so we start to make that switch. That is one example. A second example...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Finalisation of Draft National Energy and Climate Plan and the National Long-Term Strategy: Discussion (28 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I will give another example. Cork BusConnects is going to another consultation. I am pulling my hair out saying that we have to be quick here. I was down in Cork on Friday, where the public and the councillors are kind of behind BusConnects now. The consultation process is so long that in three years' time when we finally come to the decision, we may have lost the people. That happened...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Finalisation of Draft National Energy and Climate Plan and the National Long-Term Strategy: Discussion (28 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...and we cannot freeze them out. That is going to be one of the most important tasks as well as on motorways. We need charging in destination areas as well. The Leas-Chathaoirleach mentioned west Cork. We need charging infrastructure in Castletownbere so that, if you are a holidaymaker or a visitor to the area, you can get home.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Network (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that. The area also has a very dispersed and wide network of roads but so do other counties. Cork is a good example. To answer Deputy O'Sullivan's question, we are working with Cork County Council to provide the funding it needs for the roads that were affected by the flooding in Glanmire and Midleton. The resources are somewhat constrained by how quickly the council can...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...months, engaged in press activation, introduced an employee referral programme, and run more than 30 open days to attract drivers. Bus Éireann has also set up dedicated training schools in counties Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford to train drivers who have B class car licences to achieve the requisite D class licence to drive a bus. I am pleased to advise that the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...and a further 93 in the first quarter of this year. It is a company that has seen a huge increase in passenger numbers and a large number of new routes being rolled out. It has a key role in the likes of Cork in delivery of bus services. To help Bus Éireann and to make this happen, we need all the recruitment efforts but we also need to deliver BusConnects in Cork so that bus...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Éireann (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I agree with Deputy O'Sullivan. I will add that it is not just about a driver shortage. We are also short of mechanics. In Cork, there are ten or 12 vacancies in mechanic positions at present. If the bus is not maintained, then it cannot run. Irish passengers value and are attracted to their bus services. Passenger numbers on Bus Éireann PSO services went up by 27% last year. That...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 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 that enables the sustainable growth of Cork up to 2040, including the rail system in the area. Good progress has been made in delivering key projects within the Strategy, including the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme. This Programme represents...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...& Ride Programme serving Irish Rail, Luas and bus stations in its national investment priorities for the transport sector. Building on these high-level priorities, work is ongoing to identity locations in the Cork metropolitan area in line with the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. Arising from this work several rail based strategic Park and Ride sites have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...advanced in the development pipeline Prioritising any remaining funds for major projects which provide for local bypasses and Compact Growth in Ireland’s towns and villages. I can confirm that the Cork City Northern Transport Project (formally the Cork North Ring Road) did not receive an allocation in 2024, however, my Department and TII are in regular communication regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...infrastructure projects now very advanced in, or starting to emerge from the planning system, such as BusConnects, DART + and Metrolink. The capital will also assist in progressing key road projects such as the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy and the Adare bypass as well as progressing planned EV infrastructure investments. Exact capital allocations to projects have yet to be determined and depend...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...and other important appointments as well as onward international connectivity from Dublin Airport. This targeted Exchequer funding has supported the strong rebound in air connectivity witnessed across Irish regional airports (Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal), with overall passenger traffic in 2023 9% above 2019 pre-pandemic passenger levels. Further strong...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...is available to assist residents and owners of apartments and other multi-unit developments with the bulk installation of chargers at a single location. Officers in my Department have been engaging with Cork County Council and other Local Authorities in the development of these plans.