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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: Reporters Without Borders highlighted today that the high concentration of media ownership is the biggest threat to press freedom in Ireland. At the same time, we read of threats that Rupert Murdoch or the Barclay brothers could end up owning Independent News and Media, a development that would be greeted with dismay by anyone with an interest in Irish democracy or fair and balanced public...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: That same should also apply to geography.

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: We have set out a vision of what might be possible had we the budget and a sense of ambition. Our first priority should be providing rural public transport services. The Minister has stated that the Government cannot take up our suggestion of following the Swiss model, where villages of a certain size are guaranteed a public transport system. I will make two points in response. First, the...

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes that:— 92 per cent of the members of the Citizens' Assembly recommended that the State should prioritise the expansion of public transport spending over new road infrastructure spending at a ratio of no less than 2:1 to facilitate the broader availability and uptake of public transport options with attention to rural areas; — vitally...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Brexit Negotiations (17 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent conversations with the UK Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May. [17624/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: Part of the problem in Libya is that the EU's position is being driven by a desire to stop any movement of migrants. Out of sight is out of mind applies in respect of refugees in Libya and the countries to which they are returning. The outcome of the EU's single-minded position is that refugees often become subject to criminal gangs. Critically, the Tánaiste stated there was an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 56. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's position on the situation in Libya in the context of the recent advance of a person (details supplied) on Tripoli. [17627/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: As stated earlier, I am very keen to hear the Government's position on events in Libya, where there is real concern about a mounting conflict on the edge of Tripoli, the capital, in a country that has already been devastated and has for many years been in turmoil, particularly in light of the clear divisions that appear to exist within the European Union position. A different position is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Israeli Settlements (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: The Tánaiste will be aware of the grave situation in Tripoli. General Haftar's forces are on the outskirts of the capital and engaged in an assault on the city where the UN-backed-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Israeli Settlements (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: My apologies. I thought the Leas-Cheann Comhairle had moved to the next question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Israeli Settlements (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I will leave it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Israeli Settlements (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of Ireland on the recent announcement from the Israeli Prime Minister regarding plans to annex Israeli settlements in the West Bank. [17626/19]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I very much welcome the launch today of the report of the Joint Committee on Climate Action. The way in which the committee did its work reflects very well on these Houses. I am now interested to know the Government's timeline in presenting its own national energy and climate action plan by the end of this year, as we have agreed with the European Union. What interactive role does the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I concur with the four preceding speakers. We did not hear at the meeting of the Business Committee the reason the Government had to put this legislation through this week. In the absence of such a reason, we all oppose the proposed business.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 468. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the conditions for inclusion in REFIT 3 require the existence of full planning permission for the form of electricity generation to be subsidised. [17689/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 469. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if REFIT 3 approval has been granted for the co-firing of biomass and peat at the west Offaly power plant; and if all of the conditions of the REFIT 3 scheme, including the holding of planning permission, have been met. [17690/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: 470. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if REFIT 3 approval has been granted for the co-firing of biomass and peat at the Lough Ree power plant; and if all of the conditions of the REFIT 3 scheme, including the holding of planning permission, have been met. [17691/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: This is an important debate on something we need to get right quickly. I will start with Dr. Ryan. The Joint Committee on Climate Action has just agreed, in a report launched today, that we would set ourselves a renewable electricity target of 70% by 2030. It is not unambitious. We will be testing the edge of the envelope. The target was influenced by the study Baringa compiled on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: I should have said congratulations at the outset. I understand that we hit 63% on Monday, which is probably a record.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2019)

Eamon Ryan: This is some feat, and we are going beyond it. From a political perspective, there is a huge advantage in favouring rooftop solar for domestic, farming and businesses in order that people have a sense of ownership and engagement with this transition. I would put it another way. This may be at the distribution level so it might not affect the transmission system - the entire system has to...