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

Eamon Ryan: I have secured increased funding for the National Energy Research, Development and Demonstration (RDD) programme under the National Development Programme. This will see funding for the 2021 call for project proposals increase to €19.8 million over the period 2021 to 2025. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administer the RDD programme on behalf of my department. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The North-South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the all-island Integrated Single Electricity Market and increasing security of electricity supply in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will also facilitate the achievement of the strategic objective, set out in the National Development Plan, 2021 - 2030, to generate up to 80% of our electricity from renewable...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 critical period out to 2030. I am also aware that a report was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (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 of public transport. The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are matters first and foremost for the individual public transport companies in...

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

Eamon Ryan: The National Development Plan (NDP) specifically aims towards achieving balanced regional development and ensuring that investment is in line with the requirements of the National Planning Framework. The rationale is set out in great detail in the review of the NDP and in the revised NDP itself.The NDP has been approved by Government and there is no scope for further change at this point....

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 issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant bus operators. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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. While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service obligation (PSO) programme, there is part of the national public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Co-operation (4 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 and 233 together. There are a number of cross-Border transport related projects and initiatives currently underway or planned. In relation to rail, my Department in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure (NI) has commenced an all-Island Strategic Rail Review which will strategically consider the rail network on the island of Ireland in...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 242 together. I think it is important to firstly acknowledge the significant improvements to public transport currently underway, and underpinned by the renewed National Development Plan, which will greatly benefit north County Kildare. The ongoing renewal and enhancement of our PSO bus fleets and services will benefit Kildare, along with many other...

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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the DART+ Programme which includes the extension and electrification of rail services in County Kildare. As the Deputy will be aware, projects of...

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. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the individual transport operators and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply....

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239, 243 and 244 together. Renewable transport fuels are, and will continue to be, an important transitional measure in the decarbonising of transport. In 2020, biofuels in transport replaced c. 209 million litres of fossil fuels and avoided approximately 520ktCO2eq greenhouse gas emissions. The biofuels obligation, provided for under Part V of the...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department was a major stakeholder in the design of Traffic Management Guidelines, which can be accessed at this link assets.gov.ie/30277/e3faaeaef9f74832947150bd6de1fae2.pdf. Using these guidelines, responsibility for formulating a traffic management plan for a specific town or area lies within the remit of the local authority, working closely with the National Roads Authority and...

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 query raised is a matter for the individual transport operators and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, GoAhead and the Luas operator for direct reply. Please advise my...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (3 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Senator is absolutely right to quote Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. As she said, the article puts obligations on State parties to ensure access for persons with disabilities to, inter alia, transportation in both urban and rural areas. In line with that article, my Department and its agencies are progressively making public...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (3 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I know from my experience of transport campaigning and planning over 25 years is that when one designs access for all then everyone benefits. Let us take the Luas as an example, because it was designed as an accessible system. Such infrastructure benefits everyone, whether that be a parent with a child in a buggy, someone in a wheelchair or someone who is visually impaired because it has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (3 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date, my Department has provided funding for free upgrades to over 143,000 homes under the scheme. €109 million in capital funding has been provided this year to support lower income households to retrofit their homes with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (3 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently developing terms and conditions for offshore wind-specific auctions under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). Owing to the specific scale and nature of typical offshore wind farms, dedicated auctions are initially required to support the longer-term potential of this technology in Ireland. A number of milestones are required before the launch of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (3 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The community commitments in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) seek to support sustainable community energy projects and ensure that local communities benefit from all RESS projects. A RESS Communities Steering Board has been established by my Department to advise on the policy and implementation of the community features of RESS. The representatives from the academic and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (3 Nov 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, enacted in July 2021, commits Ireland to achieve a climate neutral economy by no later than 2050, and provides for a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. The Act also significantly strengthens the overarching climate governance framework and embeds a process of carbon budgeting, including...