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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Act 2022 established a scheme for the making, of a once-off Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Payment to each domestic electricity account, in 2022, having regard to the exceptional rise in energy prices. The credit of €176.22 ex VAT, which suppliers began applying in April, will be applied to remaining domestic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Retrofit Plan sets out the Government's approach to achieving the Climate Action Plan targets of upgrading the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal level and installing 400,000 heat pumps to replace older, less efficient heating systems by 2030. The Plan is designed to address barriers to retrofit across four key areas: driving demand...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Just Transition Commissioner was appointed by the Government in November 2019 with the mandate to engage with those affected by the accelerated exit from peat for electricity generation in the Midlands region and to recommend to Government the essential elements of a just transition for those workers and communities.The Commissioner has prepared four progress reports, all of which are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The 2021 Climate Action Plan (CAP21) committed to reducing emissions from the residential sector to between 3.5 - 4.5 Mt CO2eq. by 2030, from 7 Mt in 2018. As part of the achievement of this reduction the CAP set ambitious targets to retrofit the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal or carbon equivalent and the installation of 400,000 heat...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The management of property owned by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is an operational matter in which neither I nor my Department have any role or function. IFI have established a dedicated e-mail address: oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie where direct detailed queries may be made by members of the Oireachtas.However, as the Deputy will be aware, annual reports and accounts are signed off by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Correspondence (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: A response is being prepared and will issue to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has sought an update from the National Shared Services Office, who administer pension related queries. The NSSO have advised that the officers information has been sent to the Department of Social Protection for review.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The climate ambition in the Programme for Government has been placed on a statutory footing through the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, which was signed into law in July 2021. The Act 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together.I propose to take Questions No’s  224and 225together: Surveys carried out by Inland Fisheries Ireland  (IFI) are an operational matter in which neither I nor my Department have any role.  IFI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that queries can be addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Regulations (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Under S.I. 426 of 2014, the SEAI shall register and maintain the register of energy auditors under the energy audit scheme. The registered energy auditors are not restricted by county to carry out audits in respect of the class or classes in which they are so registered. The SEAI works with professional bodies such as Engineers Ireland to provide training to ensure that there are sufficient...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the retrofit industry transforms to accommodate much higher levels of output in line with our national targets, quality must be maintained at a high level to ensure value for money for the tax-payers and to sustain consumer confidence and demand. Contractors operating under any scheme supported by a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant must carry out the works in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The application referred toin the Question is under consideration by my Department as any applications for follow-on authorisations require Ministerial consent, and are assessed against a number of criteria in accordance with Section 9A (1) of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960 and Section 3 of the 2007 Licensing Terms for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 230 together.I propose to take Question Nos 229 and 230 together.The Climate Action Plan 2021 includes a commitment to review the policy position on the development of private networks/direct lines (Action 115). A consultation paper on policy options for private wires was due to be published in Q1 of this year. Unfortunately, this work is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government sets national energy policy and targets, and this policy will direct EirGrid as to what must be delivered. As such, EirGrid’s roadmap will be adapted as time goes on to realise national energy policy whilst ensuring a safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity through the transition. In that regard, EirGrid is currently in the process of updating its Shaping roadmap...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The figures requested by the Deputy are included in the table below: - 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Environment Attaché 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 Communications Attaché 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Gas and electricity retail markets in Ireland operate within a European regulatory regime wherein electricity and gas markets are commercial, liberalised, and competitive. I am acutely aware of the impact that current, internationally influenced, energy price increases are having on people and families. For that reason, Government has put in place a series of measures to help...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not provide funding to this organisation directly. However, my Department does provide funding to the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) who fund smaller member organisations. These national environmental NGOs are active on a broad range of environmental issues, including wildlife conservation, biodiversity and climate change.In this context, I have approved funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Act 2022 established a scheme for the making in 2022, of a once-off Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Payment to each domestic electricity account, having regard to the exceptional rise in energy prices.The scheme is operated by the Distribution System Operator (ESB Networks) and electricity suppliers with oversight by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Social Welfare Payments (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Earlier this year, the Government approved a package of supports aimed at making it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes, with lower energy bills and lower emissions.Households in receipt of an Invalidity Pension, whose homes meet the eligibility criteria, can apply for support...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is a cornerstone of EU policy on climate change mitigation promoting cost-effective emissions reduction in heavy industry and power-generation. It is the first and largest carbon market and works on the ‘cap and trade’ principle.  A cap is set on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted by installations covered by the...