Brendan Ryan

Labour Party · Dublin Fingal

Activity on Transport — 179 events (1 lobbying · 176 questions · 6 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  daa plc Transport

  • Email invitation and briefing for Labour councillors and Duncan Smith TD.
• 2019-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the extra carriages planned for 2021 will be provided for the northern line; the way in which the carriages will impact on frequency; if the existing platform infrastructure is capable of servicing extra carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48150/19]
• 2019-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the works taking place in relation to Metrolink; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48151/19]
• 2019-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the provision of a regular bus service from Portrane and Donabate, County Dublin to the city centre will be reviewed to ease the congestion and burden on the rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48152/19]
• 2019-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 163 of 26 September 2019, if there has been further progress on the approval of the capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his primary budgetary priorities in advance of budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39946/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39944/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the BusConnects proposal for Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39943/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has sought approval for the purchase of an additional 41 railcar carriages by Iarnród Éireann; if so, the outcome of same; if not, when he will seek approval for the capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39101/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultants have been appointed for the provision of technical advisory services to progress the planning and design work on the proposed M4 Maynooth to Leixlip road improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39102/19]
• 2019-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 592 of 21 May 2019, when the projects to be grant aided under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39105/19]
• 2019-07-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consultants have been appointed in South Dublin County Council to progress the planning and design of the upgrade of the M4 between Maynooth and Leixlip, County Kildare and to junction 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30099/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rating system for sports capital grants; his views on whether it is the fairest process for rating applications; his plans to make changes to the process and the appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29582/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the issuing of a permit to an airline (details supplied) to operate a service between Dublin and Madrid under the fifth freedom; his views on whether this provides the airline with an unfair competitive advantage over domestic and European airlines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29581/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress on the acquisition of land on the Hearse Road, Donabate, County Dublin (details supplied); the timeline for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29669/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the upgrading of the northern commuter line; the details of the purchase of additional trains and carriages; the long-term plans for the DART expansion on the route; the details of the funding sign off; the timeline for delivery in view of the already over congested trains at peak times and continuing population growth; the plans being put in place in the interim to address the overcrowding at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29672/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views in relation to requirements (details supplied) regarding aircraft noise; and his further views on whether a challenge before the European Court of Justice might be made and that such a challenge might be successful. [29748/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times the lifts at Skerries train station have broken down since 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27960/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent to repair the lifts at Skerries train station since 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27961/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied Skerries train station is a suitable train station for persons with disabilities or mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27962/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work will take place to make safe and reopen the pedestrian tunnel at Skerries train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27963/19]
• 2019-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingency plans in place at Skerries train station for persons with disabilities when the lifts break down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27964/19]
• 2019-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason no response has issued from the National Transport Authority to Parliamentary Question No. 1059 of 26 March 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24015/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if extra funding and resources will be provided to address the ongoing problems of disability friendly infrastructure in train stations along the major commuter lines to ensure persons with mobility issues can use the train stations and commute safely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22068/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the anti-doping programme managed by Sport Ireland based on the testing results for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22070/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the possible impact of Brexit on the tourism sector; his further views on whether the tourism industry is Brexit ready; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22069/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether an organisation (details supplied) is in a precarious financial situation with approximately 200 jobs at risk; his plans to take control of the situation and resolve same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22066/19]
• 2019-05-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further reduce the hours of staffing at Donabate train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22067/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received an application for funding from Kildare County Council for the provision of a swimming pool at Maynooth, County Kildare; if the application is deemed acceptable; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of expressions of interest received from contractors by the closing date of 13 May 2019 for the DART expansion multidisciplinary consultancy team for the Maynooth line and city centre enhancements; when tenders will be invited for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22044/19]
• 2019-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if real-time passenger information signs will be provided on the northbound bus routes in Lusk, Rush and Skerries; if a similar sign on the southbound bus routes in Rush will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18658/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Public Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion failed · 36–77
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–69
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–64
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number or percentage of employees with intellectual disabilities in his Department, and in the agencies under his aegis; his plans to increase this number to promote and support the employment of persons with intellectual disabilities as outlined in the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17495/19]
• 2019-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department, and the agencies under his aegis, track the numbers of employees they have with an intellectual disability; his plans to do so in order to help set targets and increase workplace opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities such as those outlined in the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17512/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his plans to alleviate passenger congestion on the northern commuter rail line; if measures will be introduced in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15169/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on an alteration to the design of MetroLink to ensure the section running from the estuary roundabout in Swords along the R132 to south of the Fosterstown lands remains underground as opposed to the current plan of part underground and part in a cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15168/19]
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to reduce the carbon emissions of the public transport fleet nationwide; the steps taken; the targets in this regard; if the targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15170/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a request for school transport by a person (details supplied) will be reassessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13080/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tenders received by the National Transport Authority for the provision of pre-owned diesel multiple unit vehicles for passenger operation on the Irish Rail network through lease or purchase by the closing date for receipt of tenders of 26 February 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12710/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of his engagement of a mediator from an organisation (details supplied) to assist in discussions between Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and a club (details supplied); the cost incurred in doing so in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the name of the mediator; if the mediator has been contracted by his Department; if so, the length of time for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9455/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the name of mediators engaged by him from an organisation (details supplied) between 2016 and 2019; the reason for which they were engaged; the costs incurred in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9456/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to proceed with the MetroLink project from Swords to Dublin city centre as a priority; if the entire project will not delayed by the southside alignment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7058/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the upgrade to the northern commuter Connolly-Drogheda line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6371/19]
• 2019-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the plans in the short-to-medium term to alleviate the congestion on the northern commuter rail line, including an increase in extra direct bus services to the city centre; if the necessary physical infrastructure and funding are in place to provide for the upgrade; the timeline and delivery regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6372/19]
• 2018-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the development of a national training base for the IHU in view of the fact that Ireland is the only top grade hockey country in the world without such a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48746/18]
• 2018-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the national strategy for swimming has been completed; if a review of the provision of swimming pools publicly and privately owned across the country has been completed; if so, if applications for grant aid for the provision of swimming pools will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48495/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approve the requests from Irish Rail for additional carriage stock to ensure capacity can be maintained and subsequently increased on the main commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45931/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide dedicated transport police for DART and commuter train lines in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45650/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position on a possible third terminal in Dublin Airport; if a new terminal would be publicly owned and operated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45652/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the next phase of the public consultation for MetroLink; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45653/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will re-examine the fare structure on the commuter train lines with specific reference to Newbridge, County Kildare, which has not been included in recent fare restructuring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45651/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct Irish Rail to re-examine the new rail timetables for north County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45654/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the BusConnects public consultation to date; his further views on the plan at this early stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to resolve the traffic gridlock in Dublin with particular reference to the M1 corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37886/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for budget 2019 in respect of disability access improvements at train stations and bus stops nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37885/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in the renewal of a taxi licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26425/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there are no wheelchair accessible points at the landmark locations along the Wild Atlantic Way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/18]
• 2018-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been an increase in service on the commuter train lines leading into Dublin since 2015; the service levels for each of the commuter lines in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26769/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the payment structure of the Dublin Port tunnel, with particular reference to the fact it disadvantages commuters from the northside in view of the fact the greater cost is borne in the mornings by southbound traffic and in the evenings by northbound traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25538/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has reflected further on the decision to award Fingal County Council the role of noise monitor for Dublin Airport in view of political and public opposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25333/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a feasibility study for the provision of a segregated cycle lane to be constructed with the MetroLink project in the interests of increasing green and sustainable transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25334/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a third terminal in Dublin Airport; if he will reference rumours that such a terminal would be built on the western boundary of the airport in the vicinity of St. Margaret's village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25335/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support an increased service for the 101 Bus Éireann route with particular reference to the village of Balrothery in Fingal, which is only served by this bus and does not have another bus or rail service for its growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/18]
• 2018-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the case of a person (details supplied) who applied to have their car certified as not in use from July 2015 has now received a car tax bill of €1,892; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person had sent in an RF150 form to state their car was off the road; if this person is only due to pay tax from the present as they get their car back on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25199/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fund the restoration of over 12,000 km of secondary roads deemed to be in severe structural distress by the National Oversight and Audit Commission, NOAC, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17769/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider the appointment of Fingal County Council as the noise regulator for Dublin Airport in view of the response from local residents and the reliance the council has on rate-based income and the perception that the regulator needs to be seen as an independent stakeholder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17768/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if elements of the MetroLink project such as the provision of park and ride areas in Swords will be fast tracked separately from the railway order in order to help ease the immediate crisis of traffic into Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17766/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the setting up of a forum for public transport as committed to in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17767/18]
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school transport route (details supplied) will be amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15577/18]
• 2018-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regular flight plan routes into Dublin Airport; if there are approach routes which travel over Lusk; if so, the altitude at which aircraft should fly if approaching over Lusk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13074/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed DART extension to Balbriggan; the timeframes for this; the plans for 2018 to advance this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7511/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for appointing Fingal County Council as the official independent noise monitor for Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7543/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when public consultation will begin for the new metro north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7544/18]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the delays for driving tests in the Dublin city and county areas; his plans to reduce the waiting times in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55227/17]
• 2018-01-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocations for regional and local roads in his Department in each of the years 2014 to 2018, by grant type and outturns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1161/18]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on the frequency of helicopter transports arriving at Beaumont Hospital at a location (details supplied); his plans for the hospital to build a helicopter landing pad in the grounds of the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52971/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the international marketing campaign for 2018 to be delivered by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland with an emphasis on the positions of Dublin and the breath of fresh air campaign within those strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49424/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there has been an outcome to the NTA review of additional car park facilities at Portmarnock DART station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49433/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the timeframe on the delivery and implementation of the promised stakeholder forum for transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49344/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential impact on the future of metro north of forced dezoning of residential lands in north County Dublin, in line with the new draft national planning framework; if he has discussed this matter with Transport Infrastructure Ireland; and his further views on the future of metro north. [49345/17]
• 2017-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to establish a study on the use of the Dublin Port tunnel with a view to encouraging more car traffic at peak times in order to reduce traffic jams on the M1 corridor, with particular emphasis on the pricing structure at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49427/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an application for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48680/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the development of public transport infrastructure for the Donabate Portrane peninsula, County Dublin to support the growing population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46181/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct Irish Rail to provide a motorised buggy service to bring persons with limited mobility from the station hall down the platform at Heuston Station to the trains; if he will fund the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify reports that Bus Éireann is requiring passengers with disabilities to inform the company by 3 p.m. on the Friday before travel if they wish to travel on Saturday, Sunday or Monday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43951/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek funding to invest in the development of the Fingal coastal cycleway to link Balbriggan to the Dublin coastal cycleway in Sutton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42162/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding he requested in budget 2018 to move the metro north project forward; his views on the project; the progress to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42161/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the substantial price difference for persons travelling from Newbridge rail station compared with Sallins station, just seven kilometres away; his further plans to reduce the fares for adults families or students in view of the need to encourage as many persons as possible to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42133/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will approach the dispute between Irish Rail and its workers in a different and more engaged manner than he did previous disputes with Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann with a view to resolving the dispute before industrial action is taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42159/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has requested increased funding to be included in budget 2018 in order to increase the subvention for public transport companies such as Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Bus Éireann in order to improve services and reduce costs for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42160/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to new bus services which will serve an estate (details supplied); the company providing this service; when this service will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35256/17]
• 2017-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the departmental planning or strategy groups that are in place to consider, plan and address the impact that autonomous self-driving transportation vehicles will have on the law here; his policy approach to these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31946/17]
• 2017-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the forward planning, departmental or strategy groups in place to consider, plan and address the public policy impact that autonomous, self-driving transportation vehicles will have here; his policy approach to these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31947/17]
• 2017-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the departmental planning or strategy groups that are in place to consider, plan and address the impact that autonomous self-driving transportation vehicles will have on road design, traffic management and road traffic law; his policy approach to these developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31945/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress which has been made towards the establishment of a public transport stakeholder dialogue as per the Labour Court recommendation arising from the Bus Éireann dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29982/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Staying Alive at 1.5 initiative aimed at protecting cyclists and other vulnerable roads users; his legislative plans regarding minimum overtaking distances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30207/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if plans for a cycle way from Sutton to Balbriggan in north County Dublin can be fast tracked; the funding that is available for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30206/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the status of the dispute which has resulted in transport vehicles lying idle due to being untaxed at a location (details supplied); if there is a resolution in sight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27173/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are differences in the rules for the time heavy goods vehicles can be on roads here in comparison to roads in the European Union; if this affects increased traffic on roads here late at night; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26521/17]
• 2017-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Bray DART station refurbishment plan and the funding for same; if a call for tender has been issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25216/17]
• 2017-05-18
  VOTE
  Dublin Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–99
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 40–93
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–87
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a security system for train stations (details supplied) which is designed to replace the need for staff at train stations and comprises of a CCTV system monitored at a remote site by a security firm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21956/17]
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the development of a third terminal at Dublin Airport; the meetings which have taken place on the matter between him and his officials since he came to office in May 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21957/17]
• 2017-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to implement a policy of staffed train stations throughout the country in order to improve the security at train stations and to assist persons with disabilities to avail of train services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21955/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the ruling of the European Court of Justice earlier in 2017 which stated that VAT should not be applied to tolls on road journeys, if reimbursements will be provided to persons for their journeys; if so, the way a person can apply for a reimbursement of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19333/17]
• 2017-04-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with the Dublin Airport Authority to improve cycle access on roads being upgraded or built as part of the north runway project to improve access for persons who cycle to work in the airport from Swords and the surrounding area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18950/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the Narrow Water Bridge project linking counties Louth and Down; and the funding of this project; and if there have been any design changes. [18444/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale behind the policy which does not include the commuter towns Newbridge and Kildare in the short hop zone train fare zone when Newbridge and Kildare are included in the rent pressure zone which acknowledges the pressures of a commuter town; if there is a discrepancy in not including these commuter towns in the short hop zone especially in view of the fact they are seen as being part of the rent pressure zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16562/17]
• 2017-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rolling out of staffless train stations in towns such as Portarlington and Portlaoise on the grounds of safety and ensuring the personal customer service for older persons and persons with disabilities remains central to Irish Rail's operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14240/17]
• 2017-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he has taken to resolve the Bus Éireann dispute; the number of times and when he has met Bus Éireann management; the number of times and when he has met the trade unions involved since 1 January 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14238/17]
• 2017-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role his Department is playing in Ireland's bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup; the number of other Departments that are involved; the status of the work completed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14239/17]
• 2017-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the new metro north project since March 2016; the preparatory works that are taking place; the timeframe for the preparatory works he expects will take place over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14241/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be forthcoming for the circle road and realignment of the R107 Malahide Road across the N32/R139 towards the M1 identified in the Belmayne and Clongriffin Local Area Plan, LAP, in order to better open up opportunities for land development in the area and ease current and future traffic congestion, in view of the fact that this road does not qualify for the local infrastructure housing activation fund and therefore funding must be provided by the NTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1580/17]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the tendering process for bus services to be privatised will include a requirement for successful bidders to accept the free travel pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40600/16]
• 2016-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the tendering process of 23 Dublin Bus Routes and five Bus Éireann routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40601/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the national smarter travel policy given targets are due to be reached by 2020; the plans he is putting in place to reach them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39126/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and implement a solution to the mind the gap issue on trains in order to allow wheelchair users to get off and on trains at all stops throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38764/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to implement the international ballast water management convention which is expected to come into force in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38847/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that any privatisation of the public transport network, required under EU rules, should be contingent on maintaining disability access on these routes or providing disability access in which none already exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38762/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the proliferation of units listed by a company (details supplied); his views on the impact the company is having on the hotel industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38848/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure Ireland complies with European Transport 2050 targets to reduce emissions, including in particular, the target to move 30% of freight transport to the rail networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38763/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for making the taxi services more environmentally friendly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36870/16]
• 2016-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are proposals for making the taxi industry more environmentally friendly; the stage of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36871/16]
• 2016-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of proposals for the school transport system following calls (details supplied) for observations on the way the system could be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36483/16]
• 2016-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a third terminal for Dublin Airport; his further views on whether one is needed; if so, his views on whether it should be run by the DAA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35792/16]
• 2016-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of aeroplanes that land and take off at Dublin Airport on an average week between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.; the number of planes that off-load or take on passengers or freight; the number of aeroplanes that stop for refuelling only, with a breakdown by each day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33440/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for implementing EU Regulation No. 598/2014; the implementations that will require legislation through Dáil Éireann; the timeline for such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32958/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve public confidence in the Olympic Council of Ireland after the fall-out from the Rio Olympics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32786/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the building of a second runway in Dublin Airport will be designed and constructed to ensure it complements the delivery of metro north and to ensure the DAA liaises with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32783/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure Ireland complies with European transport 2050 targets to reduce emissions, including the target to move 30% of freight transport to rail networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32784/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that any privatisation of the public transport network, required under EU rules, should be contingent on maintaining disability access on these routes or providing disability access where none exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32782/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will develop and implement a solution to the mind the gap issue on Irish trains in order to allow wheelchair users to get off and on trains at all stops throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32785/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the recruitment of a new chief executive officer for Fáilte Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recruitment process was not run through the Public Appointments Service; his views on whether this is good practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32068/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the contract of the current chief executive officer of Fáilte Ireland will conclude; and the details of the retirement package that the chief executive officer will receive upon leaving the role. [32069/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times the executive teams of both Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland have met in 2016. [32070/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times the executive teams of Fáilte Ireland, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Tourism Ireland have met in 2016. [32071/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of all events sponsored by Fáilte Ireland over a monetary value of €1,000 for each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date. [32072/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the remuneration package of the current chief executive officer of Fáilte Ireland. [32073/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for details of the remuneration package of the current chief executive officer of Tourism Ireland. [32074/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the frequency that officials from his Department has met jointly with both Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland in 2016; and the topics discussed. [32075/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met with the chairperson of Fáilte Ireland in 2016; and the topics discussed. [32076/16]
• 2016-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparations his Department has made to date to protect the Irish tourism industry following the Brexit vote. [32077/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss the metro north project since he became Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29719/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the new metro north project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29720/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a funding shortfall for cycling infrastructure projects in the Dublin area; his views on the NTA proposal to request Dublin City Council to postpone design work on the Dodder greenway, the Grand Canal greenway, the Clonskeagh to city centre cycleway and the delay in the Royal Canal cycleway phase 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26057/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding which was withdrawn by the NTA from cycling infrastructure and provided for Luas cross city and city centre traffic management works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26058/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a timeline for and expedite the completion of a number of cycling infrastructure projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26059/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the list of all vacancies that existed on 26 February 2016 and all positions that have arisen since, including the date it became vacant, for State boards or governing bodies under his control; the names of those appointed since the Government was formed; if the position was advertised and a short list provided to him by the Public Appointments Service; if the appointments were approved by the Cabinet; the positions under his control which are not subject to the PAS system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26090/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that have been undertaken by his Department to plan for work on the DART underground tunnel given his recent comments to an Oireachtas committee on tackling congestion in Dublin; if he has requested his Department to apply for any EU funding streams to accelerate work on the DART underground tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23424/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider accelerating the timeframe for the completion of the metro north; if so, when the revised timeframe will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23425/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will increase the subvention to public bus companies in the upcoming budget given the upturn in economic activity and corresponding increased use of public transport, such as last year when 11.7 million bus journeys were taken in Cork, a 7.3% increase on the 10.9 million journeys in 2014 according to the NTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23426/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding moves by transport companies and operators to increase prices for sports fans who are attending sporting events of national and cultural importance, including the 2016 European Football Championships and rugby’s PRO12 final; if he has raised this issue with transport operators and companies; his plans to tackle the exorbitant prices for sports fans travelling to overseas events in conjunction with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23427/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has read the pre-budget submission from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce; his views on its recommendations that a minimum €1 billion extra is invested in public transport over the next four years; that in 2017 as many productive infrastructure projects as possible should be progressed and projects such as metro north and DART underground accelerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23428/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address infrastructure deficits in regional transport as is committed to under the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23429/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an estimated timetable for an increase in the budget for local and regional roads by approximately 50% as committed to under the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23430/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will introduce a fully funded local improvement scheme to support the maintenance and repair of non-local authority roads as promised in the programme for Government; the amount that will be allocated to this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23431/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the key radial routes for development that are being prioritised from the existing motorway network, to ensure that communities isolated by inadequate national primary roads have direct access to ports and airports as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23432/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he is progressing the programme for Government commitment to an independent costing and review of a proposal to extend the western rail corridor by linking Athenry and Claremorris; when it will take place and the amount this review will cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23433/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Government has applied to the EU for TEN-T transport funding for a revision of the TEN-T core network, including applying for the reinstatement of the cross-Border western arc as the programme for Government commits to within three months of the new Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23434/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce measures to facilitate the regulation of rickshaws in urban centres, given that currently they are entirely unregulated and are not subject to any licensing or insurance requirements and that local authorities and transport authorities have requested that his Department introduces new measures to allow for their regulation; for an estimate of the number of rickshaw operators and drivers currently working here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23435/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the integrated ticketing system across all modes of public transport here; the expansion of the system that is planned; if measures to facilitate mobile or online top-ups for Leap cards are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23436/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been briefed by Dublin City Council regarding its plans to fast-track the construction of a €30 million bridge linking Dublin’s south docks with the planned new urban quarter on the Poolbeg peninsula; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23437/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingency plans his Department has put in place to address any negative impact from Brexit on the tourism and hospitality sector here; his plans to protect the important British market; if he has met with his counterparts in the British, Northern Ireland and Scottish Governments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23438/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a recent survey that found that the cost of hotel room prices here rose by 15% in 2015 to an average of €118 per night; his further views on the potentially negative impact these rising prices are having on the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23440/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the acute shortage of hotel bedroom stock in Dublin that Fáilte Ireland has identified as a key threat to future tourism in the capital and one which is leading to significant yearly price increases; if he agrees with Fáilte Ireland that an additional 5,000 units are required to increase the capacity of the Dublin hotel sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23441/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure the opening of a new round of sports capital grants to allow for important infrastructural developments for local sports clubs here; if he will confirm the programme for Government commitment to allocate sports capital grants on an annualised basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23442/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on progress on the National Sports Campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23443/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the implementation of the national physical activity plan; the amount he expects will be allocated to this plan in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23444/16]
• 2016-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the consultation on the proposed national sports policy will begin; the estimated timeframe for drawing up and implementing a national sports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23445/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the announcement by eFlow that it is withdrawing its tag service on toll booths at a number of toll booths, including at the M1 near Drogheda, the M7/M8 south of Portlaoise and the N25 at Waterford; if he is concerned that this may cause a significant increase in delays for motorists at toll bridges here; if he has been briefed by eFlow on its decision not to renew its contract with a company (details supplied), the operator of a number of Irish motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22530/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of EU Regulation 598/2014 on noise operating restrictions at EU airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22528/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of legal proceedings being taken by the Retired Aviation Staff Association in respect of their pension losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22529/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of response to his letter to local authorities regarding a new round of the local authority swimming pools programme; the local authorities that have expressed an interest in the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22526/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed report on any United States preclearance difficulties at Dublin Airport; if there is any risk to preclearance as the projected growth in passenger numbers is realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22527/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date of the last and next meetings of his Department's accessibility consultative committee; his plans to engage with the disability sector in improving transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18147/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he will make to address the concerns of Fingal residents living in the vicinity of the proposed north runway at Dublin Airport, specifically regarding increased noise pollution; if he discussed this with the Dublin Airport Authority directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15833/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the transfer of ownership of Dún Laoghaire Harbour from Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to the local authority; if he prefers a shareholding option or a total transfer to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14776/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will state his commitment to the new metro north project, as proposed by the previous Government; the actions he will take in the next two months to meet Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss moving this project forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11907/16]
• 2015-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the DART interconnector project and the commitment to deliver it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44294/15]