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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Sep 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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. Arising from the arrangements in place in relation to Local Property Tax receipts,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Transport (20 Sep 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. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland’s overall carbon emissions, must play a central role in the national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Sep 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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) Scheme which offers toll discounts for alternatively fuelled vehicles was introduced in July 2018 and is expected to run until December 31st, 2022 subject to the scheme's terms and conditions. BEV and PHEVs qualify for 50% and 25% toll reductions respectively up to a maximum €500 annual threshold for private vehicles and a maximum annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Sep 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 issue raised by the Deputy regarding the planned opening of new stations is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government provides a wide range of supports to incentivise the purchase of EVs which include: - A grant of up to €5000 for battery electric vehicles (BEVs); - Home Charger grant scheme - up to €600; - VRT relief of up to €5,000 for the purchase of BEVs; - Benefit-in-Kind tax relief for battery electric vehicles; - eSPSV grant scheme - Low rate of annual motor tax;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is in place to support the greening of the SPSV, or 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Sep 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 operation of public transport. The issue of the costs of increasing the number of Irish Rail security Rapid Response Hubs is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Number of live studies, reviews and research projects undertaken or commissioned by the Department of Transport Scheduled Date of Completion Review of the Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competence Programme November 2022 Study to Devise...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: - the Government is acutely aware of concerns around security of energy supply, particularly gas and electricity; - the Government has put a €2.4 billion package of policies and support measures in place since October 2021; - 99 per cent of domestic...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: -----and, in turn, the impact on gas and electricity bills that is the cause of the risks that we face over the coming winter and beyond. We have not faced an energy challenge like this since the early 1970s, but this is a challenge we will have to face and we will protect consumers through it.

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: It has also been a summer when we have seen that climate change is the single greatest threat facing humanity. Our Government commits to react comprehensively to the challenge to rapidly reduce and then reverse our impact on the climate. The fossil fuel-based economic model is detrimental to human progress and we must make the necessary structural changes to break that link and dependency...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: These are environmental, technical and financial. The countermotion also notes that broader energy policy or energy security considerations have no bearing on the regulatory process. To answer Deputy McGrath's question, I expect it shortly, within the coming weeks. The countermotion notes that the Department does not publish information on individual applications while they are under...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: We absolutely acknowledge that these price rises are hitting and hurting our people and businesses across the country and we have to do everything to protect them. We also have to at every time remind our people that the reason for that is the war in Ukraine and the Russian Government’s use of energy of a weapon of war, which is a direct attack on our people. We will continue, as we...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: To think this is simple in terms of how one reforms the market or in terms of immediate measures does not serve the Irish public because it is anything but simple. At the energy council, however, we have been centrally involved in working with the Commission. I brought many of the energy ministers to Dublin last week, where we continued to discuss what is the right approach. Every country...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Sep 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The fifth measure has not been drafted into precise regulations but has our support. In terms of engagement with the energy ministers, the Taoiseach and I-----