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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 165 together. My Department is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment for all colleagues. Our Statement of Strategy, Le Chéile 23, is underpinned by the values set out in the Civil Service Renewal Plan and is committed to human rights, equality and anti-discrimination. A key action for 2022 arising from this is Ag Obair...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie.  The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention.I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 10 June 2022,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In my role as the Minister for Transport, I have not submitted any claims for driving or car expenses in 2021. The Minister of State for Transport Hildegarde Naughton has made the following mileage claims in 2021 - - JANUARY 2021 €45.24 - FEBRUARY 2021€600.19 - MARCH 2021€1,515.77 - APRIL 2021€1,397.46 - MAY 2021€911.71 - JUNE 2021€1,101.26 - JULY...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including SPSV licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have, therefore, forwarded your correspondence to the NTA for consideration and direct reply. Please advise this office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 174 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Strategic Rail Review is considering the future development of the rail network in Ireland. The Review, which is ongoing and for which Arup Consultants have been appointed, is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. TheStrategic Rail Reviewwill review the rail network with regard to the following ambitions:...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Jun 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the NTA's responsibilities and its engagement with the Office of Public Works (OPW) on this issue, I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and Greenways. The National Transport Authority (NTA), meanwhile, has responsibility for the allocation of funding to specific active travel projects and oversight of their development, in cooperation with the relevant local authorities. Noting their responsibility in this area, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you in relation to the construction contract for this project....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As of 20 September 2021, and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. My Department has in place a number of safeguards for both our staff and members of the public who must attend our offices for services. The Civil Service has a robust Dignity at Work Policy that promotes respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace and provides the framework for my Department to examine complaints of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (16 Jun 2022)

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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of those services in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 86 together. 85 and 86 together. The below tables shows the actual share of gross electricity consumption from renewable sources from 2012 to 2020 including estimates for 2021 and 2022 year to date as calculated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).  Gross electricity consumption is defined as electricity generation plus net...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2021 (CAP 21) commits to the production of 1.6 TWh by 2030 of indigenously produced biomethane using waste materials and agricultural based feedstock, and the National Energy Security Framework (NESF), published in April 2022, highlights that alternatives to natural gas, such as biomethane, provide additional diversification for Ireland’s energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved a package of supports in February which make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades and achieve lower energy bills and lower emissions.As part of these new supports, new increased grant rates are available under the home energy upgrade schemes which are open for applications to the SEAI. There are a number of ways to plan and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan and National Retrofit Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2 and to install 400,000 heat pumps in existing buildings by the end of 2030. These targets represent a very significant increase in both the volume and depth of retrofit activity in Ireland. The Housing for All plan commits to the retrofitting...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (21 Jun 2022)

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, accountable to a committee of the Oireachtas and not the Minister. The CRU was assigned responsibility for the regulation of the Irish electricity sector following the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 and subsequent...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to lower income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date over 145,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme leaving them better able to afford to heat their homes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Applications under the SEAI grant schemes are an operational matter for the SEAI. As Minister, I have no function with regard to individual grant applications. SEAI provides a dedicated enquiry service to Oireachtas members at the following email...