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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s increased climate and energy ambition is reflected in the Government target to achieve 5 GW of installed offshore wind generation by 2030. There is a further commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a longer-term plan to utilize the potential 30GW of offshore floating wind power in our Atlantic waters. The 5GW target will be primarily met through development of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Reporting and publication of progress under the Climate Action Plan is carried out by the Department of the Taoiseach. The most recently published quarterly progress report on the Interim Climate Actions, which continues the reporting of the Climate Action Plan 2019, shows a delivery rate of 64%. The reports can be found here www.gov.ie/en/publication/55fde-climate-action-important-pub...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information sought by the Deputy prior to 2016 is not readily available. However, I have identified in the table below total grant funding paid, including support for waste enforcement activities, from the Environment Fund to the Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin County Councils from 2016 to 2020, inclusive. Section 74(9) of the Waste Management Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The introduction of a Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff will represent the first phase of a comprehensive enabling framework for micro-and small-scale generators in Ireland. This will allow them to receive remuneration from their electricity supplier for all excess renewable electricity exported to the grid, reflective of the market value of that electricity. The CEG will be available...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Matters relating to the cost and focus of grid investment are operational matters for EirGrid and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). EirGrid is the transmission system operator and its responsibilities include the appropriate development of the grid and power system to achieve our energy policy objectives and underpin economic development. The CRU is the independent energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity market is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), which is an independent regulator. The CRU was assigned responsibility for the regulation of the Irish electricity sector following the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 and subsequent legislation. It is a function of the CRU to regulate the electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to expanding and incentivising micro-generation to allow electricity users, including farmers, to generate their own renewable electricity for their own use and to sell excess electricity to the grid. At farm level, micro-generation should be seen firstly as a cost saving measure which will also assist in lowering a farm’s carbon footprint. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: On 4 November 2021, the Government published the Climate Action Plan 2021. This plan sets out indicative ranges of emissions reductions for all sectors of the economy. It also sets out the practical policies and measures that we need to take to meet our climate targets. My Department has engaged proactively with the public, stakeholders and other Government Departments and Agencies to deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland administers the grant scheme to assist homeowners to install solar PV panels. The scheme was launched in July 2018. The table below outlines the applications and number of homes supported to date under the scheme, as of 31 October 2021. Year No. of apps Apps supported 2108 250 71 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to expanding and incentivising micro-generation, to allow people to generate their own electricity for their own use and to sell excess electricity to the grid. The Climate Action Plan 2021 reaffirms the Government's commitment to delivering a micro-generation policy framework. The pending introduction of a Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The 2009 Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) set annual binding emissions reduction targets for EU Member States for the period 2013-2020. These targets cover emissions from sectors outside of the EU Emissions Trading System, such as agriculture, transport, buildings and waste. For the year 2020, the target set for Ireland is that emissions should be 20% below their level in 2005. The Effort...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question No. 128 of 2 November 2021. In relation to the Just Transition Fund, the Government is committed to a just transition in the Midlands region and has dedicated significant funding to supporting workers, companies and communities affected by the closure of the peat-fired power stations and the end of peat harvesting by Bord na Móna. The national Just...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Equality Issues (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department’s digital content migrated to a central platform, gov.ie, in September 2020. As users, my officials ensure relevant staff are trained according to the standard set out by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) who have responsibility for the platform and its accessibility. Following the last accessibility audit, 65 issues were identified and fixed,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Equality Issues (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Disability Act 2005 provides for accessible public buildings, insofar as is practicable, as well as accessible services and information. In addition, the Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services, accommodation and education. They cover the nine grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age disability, sexual orientation, race,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. My Department is currently developing a national charging infrastructure strategy that will set out a pathway to stay ahead of EV demand over the critical period out to 2030....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The recently published Climate Action Plan clearly recognises that Ireland must significantly step up its commitments to tackle climate disruption. The transport sector, which accounts for almost 20% of Ireland's greenhouse emissions annually and which has a heavy reliance on fossil fuel usage, has an important role to play in this national decarbonisation effort. The movement of goods by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which 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 management of the Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will know, I stated my commitment to conduct a Strategic Rail Review, and this has been commenced. The rail network on the island of Ireland will be strategically reviewed with a view to improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities, enhancing regional accessibility and balanced regional development and it will also consider rail connectivity to our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...