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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The recently published UN Emissions Gap Report 2021 includes a chapter examining net-zero emissions targets. The report notes that the increase in net-zero pledges needs to be treated with caution, because as they have become more widely adopted, they have varied in robustness. The UNEP Report states that the scope and convergence of net-zero targets; the existence of implementation plans,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Operational decisions pertaining to the power station referred to are a matter for the ESB and I have no function in the matter. The quantity of electricity produced by any individual power station is determined primarily through the operation of the wholesale electricity market for Ireland and Northern Ireland, the Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-SEM), which is governed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 122 together. As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters. The Free Travel Scheme is a non-statutory scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection. The query raised appears to relate to Bus Éireann's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110, 147, 152, 234, 236, 240 and 241 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the Minister for Transport has 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government sets out the need for research and development of hydrogen from renewable sources, known as ‘green hydrogen’, for use as a fuel for power generation, manufacturing, energy storage and transport. A Hydrogen Interdepartmental Working Group led by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications was established to inform Ireland's future...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of public transport. services. As the issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”) and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan 2021 - 2030 confirms that appraisal and planning will continue in relation to Luas Lucan The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware the issue of a rail connection to Navan is being re-examined as part of the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. The Strategy as we all know is a multi-modal, twenty year transport strategy for the region and one that must be reflected in relevant land-use strategies across the GDA. As part of their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In March, I was delighted to launch the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities. This will help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 167 together. 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 the BusConnects programme. Noting the NTA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Nov 2021)

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, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators. As part of Budget 2022, I secured c....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Nov 2021)

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, including the provision of bus stops and shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124, 228 and 229 together. The review of the Galway Transport Strategy will be undertaken next year and will be led by the National Transport Authority (NTA), in co-operation with Galway City Council and Galway County Council. I believe there is a need to review the Strategy and take stock of developments since its publication in 2016. A feasibility study...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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 upgrading, improvement 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: Electric Vehicles (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Government has put in place several key policies and provided generous incentives to encourage the transition from conventional fossil fuel vehicles towards lower emitting fuels and technologies including electric vehicles (EVs). EVs are a prominent mitigation measure in the Climate Action Planand Ireland has set an ambitious target of 936,000 EVs on our roads by 2030. This target is very...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 226 and 227 together. The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A national charging infrastructure strategy is due for publication early next year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the...