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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in purchasing coal. If the question is in respect of the purchase of coal for electricity generation, the matter would be an  operational one for the company concerned and would likewise be one in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Schemes (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their existing properties. Since 2000, over 465,000 homeowners have upgraded their homes with support from these schemes, representing nearly one home in four across the country. This has resulted in warmer, healthier and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The primary purpose of the State site at Kilrane is to ensure that all of the appropriate statutory customs, SPS and health checks and controls required for HGVs arriving from Great Britain are undertaken in a secure, timely and efficient fashion with the minimum of delay. Any additional use of the site would need to have regard to that important priority in addition to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (26 Apr 2022)

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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2022)

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 BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (26 Apr 2022)

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 Instruments (SIs) to give effect to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (26 Apr 2022)

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 by the deputy in relation to Cavan bus station is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has five staff members seconded to other public bodies who remain on the Department's payroll. In accordance with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform rules, during periods of secondment, staff maintain their terms and conditions of employment including their civil service grade and when the secondment period ends they return to the Department at that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Apprenticeship Programmes (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is not directly involved in the running of apprenticeship programmes. However, it did register as an employer with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) in 2020, supporting an Apprenticeship Programme which provides professional accounting accreditation to upskill our existing staff and ensure that my Department has a high performing talent pool for accountancy and finance roles....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are 46 full-time staff members employed by this Department who earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour. All of these staff members are currently on incremental payscales which will see their rate of pay rise to above the living wage after 4 years of service. 42 staff members in this cohort are serving at Clerical Officer level. 4 staff members in this cohort are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The aim of the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is to support the greening of the taxi sector. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, reducing the CO2 emissions of a sector which typically has very high mileage, and also can positively influence the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by improving general perception and awareness of the benefits of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (26 Apr 2022)

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 by the deputy in relation to an online ticket booking facility for Bus Éireann routes 345 and 323 is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. From July 2020 costs for special adviser(s) to the Minister for Transport were absorbed by the Department of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are a number of staff on secondment to agencies under the remit of my Department, including the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, strengthening links between the Department and its agencies. There are also several staff seconded to other Government Departments including the Department of Foreign Affairs to resource the Permanent Representation in Brussels etc. and a small number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, in relation to the rising cost of fuel, the Government announced, on March 9th last, a temporary reduction in the excise duties charged on petrol, diesel and marked gas oil. Excise duty was reduced by 20 cent per litre of petrol and 15 cent per litre of diesel. These reductions are in place until 31 August 2022 and should help to reduce the operating costs of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electricity Supply Board (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has been advised by ESB eCars that upcoming changes to their pricing system will take effect on Thursday 5th May.  These changes are driven by the unprecedented and ongoing increases in energy costs over the past 12 months. ESB’s charging network is exposed to price changes in the wholesale energy market. Despite significant price increases in the wholesale...