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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (29 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Earlier this year, the Government approved a package of supports as part of the delivery of Ireland’s residential retrofit programme. These measures are 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. Included in these measures is the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (29 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11 and 12 together. The Climate Action Plan 2021 contains actions that will provide a solid basis for the appropriate expansion of district heating in Ireland, including the establishment of a multi-disciplinary District Heating Steering Group. The District Heating Steering Group, which has met six times so far this year, is working...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (29 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The European Commission’s RePowerEU Communication of 18 May 2022 sets out measures to end dependence on Russian energy, including: saving energy, diversifying supplies away from Russia, substituting fossil fuels by accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition, removing financial and regulatory barriers to rolling out needed infrastructure, and ensuring Member States have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, transport is a derived demand - one that is driven by economic and social need.  A cost-efficient sector, including affordable and accessible public transport services, is vital to a functioning economy. In this context, a number of measures have been taken to ensure services remain affordable.  In Budget 2022, my department secured...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 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. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including the rollout of the Connecting Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Jun 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and is responsible for the licensing of public bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (29 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 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, on a non-statutory basis, responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Galway City Area, including railway infrastructure in consultation with Iarnród Éireann. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Water Pollution (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The mater raised in the Question is an operational matter for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) 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 promptly, in line with IFI’s objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that none of the bodies under the aegis of my Department are currently or have ever been registered  as a charity.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Question Nos. 104 to 106, inclusive, together. 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 credit of €176.22 (excluding...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their existing properties. The schemes offer grants for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy upgrades for people at risk of energy poverty. Improving these homes has resulted in warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes that are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The crisis in Ukraine has brought into sharp focus the EU and Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuel imports. We must continue to accelerate the clean energy transition, focussing on energy efficiency and renewable energies. The best way to secure our energy needs is to continue to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. Climate Action Plan 2021 sets us on a pathway to reduce our...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Businesses, including farms, that use a large amount of electricity will benefit most when they consume electricity on site from their own micro-generation. Residual electricity is eligible for a market-based export tariff. The financial business case for micro-generation for these high electricity users is already strong, with short payback periods based on self-consumption and export...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The application referred to in the Question is under consideration by my Department. All applications for petroleum authorisations are assessed against a number of criteria in accordance with Section 9A of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960, as amended, and Section 3 of the Licensing Terms for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production. This...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Security Framework (NESF), published in April 2022, is a response to the challenges of ensuring the ongoing and long-term security of affordable energy supply. The Framework provides a single overarching and initial response to address Ireland’s energy security needs in the context of the war in Ukraine. It coordinates work connected to energy security across the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are 11 commercial, 8 non-commercial and 2 regulatory bodies under the aegis of my department, of which none have been registered as a charity.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 Jun 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 operation of public transport services. The query raised regarding the staffing levels of the Bus Éireann station in County Sligo is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (30 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. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (30 Jun 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 121, inclusive, together. The use of e-bikes is proving to be an increasingly popular method of travel, whether for commuting or leisure purposes, and is encouraging more people to choose to cycle. Bearing this in mind, and in light of the commitment by the Government to increase funding to active travel, potential incentives to encourage the purchase...