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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by NBI that, as of 17 March 2023, over 138,000 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection and over 126,800 premises passed are available for immediate connection across 26 counties. NBI advised on 28February that over 3,613 premises in County Cavan, and 5,674 premises in County Monaghan are passed by NBI’s fibre broadband network and are available...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: For the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (2013 to 2020), EU Member States contributed collectively to the EU’s emissions reduction targets by meeting nationally binding annual emissions reduction targets set out in the EU Effort Sharing Decision (ESD). These targets cover sectors outside the EU Emissions Trading System and Ireland has been fully compliant in every year....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. The administration and management of applications under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) schemes are an operational matter for the SEAI. Homeowners can contact SEAI directly by phone at 01 808 2100 or by emailinfo@seai.ieto learn more about the schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The property affairs of CIÉ are matters for the CIÉ Board in accordance with the provisions of the Transport Acts 1950 and 1964. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including the Rural Transport Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved the updated Preliminary Business Case in respect of the DART+ South West project earlier this month. The project will extend DART services from Dublin city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station, as part of the wider expansion of the DART network in the coming years. The Railway Order application for the DART+ South West project was submitted to An Bord...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall funding and policy decisions in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126, 127 and 128 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have a slight difficulty in that I have a Cabinet sub-committee meeting to attend at 8.30 p.m. I cannot get out of that but the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, may cover for me for the closing contribution.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Apologies for that in advance. These statements are being taken later than originally planned. I am pleased to have this opportunity to come before the Seanad and address the matters raised as regards Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI. I am keen to assist the Senators in further understanding recent events. As Members will be aware, there have been a number of resignations from the board of...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Acting Chairperson and I apologise. Dáil votes that were due to occur and changes to the Seanad schedule resulted in a clash. I am very conscious that the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth-----

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: -----will be in a very difficult position because he has not been directly involved. He will certainly report back to me on what other Senators raise. Before I leave and hand over to the Minister of State, I will briefly respond to some of the points raised. On Senator Kyne's comments, I thought our discussion on this in the Oireachtas committee was very useful and I am happy to follow on...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I disagree. I say to Deputy Doherty-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: -----that I see slogans-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: -----and the politicisation of the issue, which is what Deputy Bacik said. I will give her one example of that.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Yes, we are absolutely fixated on and determined in trying to prevent homelessness-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: -----but not a single member of the Opposition this morning referred to something that was agreed last week, which is fundamental, significant and not conservative but progressive-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: -----which was the decision to put in a safety net so that we help and try to prevent that. They have not mentioned that once. It will be introduced on 1 April.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: If Deputies are really interested in this issue and if we are really interested in protecting it-----