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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question No 144 of 7 April 2022.The position is unchanged.

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

Eamon Ryan: The Government funds a number of home energy grant schemes which are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Heating control grants of €700 continue to be available to all homeowners whose homes were built and occupied before 2011. Summary performance requirements are available from the SEAI website at Smart Heating Controls Grant | Home Energy Grants |...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department launched a public consultation on a Hydrogen Strategy for Ireland in July 2022. The consultation document set out key questions to be responded to, and invited stakeholders’ responses on specific questions to be answered in this regard.Analysis is ongoing of the 122 responses that were received during the public consultation, and the submission from the Joint Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The new solid fuel regulations, which took effect from 31 October, place technical standards and restrictions on all solid fuels, including coal. It is now illegal to place fuels on the market in Ireland that do not meet the requirements of the regulations, irrespective of where the fuel has been sourced.  Therefore, coal from Colombia, or anywhere else which does not meet the technical...

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

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the increase in global energy prices is having on households. That is why throughout 2022 Government introduced a €2.4 billion package of supports and as part of Budget 2023 introduced a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion. This includes a new Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme through which €550.47...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Communities Energy Grant Scheme is part of the Government's National Retrofit Programme aimed at upgrading building stock and facilities to high standards of energy efficiency and renewable energy usage, thereby reducing fossil fuel usage, energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.The Scheme supports cross-sectoral and community-oriented partnership approaches that deliver energy savings...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (29 Nov 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 properties. In February, the Government launched a package of supports to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades, for warmer, healthier and more comfortable...

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

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with Section 26 (2) of the Disability Act 2005 my Department has appointed an Access Officer who is responsible for providing, arranging or co-ordinating assistance to persons with disabilities who wish to access the services provided by the Department. The officers contact details are available internally to staff who may be organising a meeting with a person with a disability...

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

Eamon Ryan: The Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) is targeting support for 380MW of installed micro-generation capacity by 2030, including over 60,000 small microgeneration connections less than 6 KW and 10,000 connections between 6 kW and 50 kW.   The first phase of the scheme, consisting of a domestic solar PV grant, commenced in February 2022.  The second phase of the scheme,...

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

Eamon Ryan: On 22 September I announced the extension of Government supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV panels for non-domestic buildings – aimed specifically at businesses, public organisations and community groups including sports clubs and associations. The new grants are the next phase in the Government’s Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) and are...

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

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices is having on households and throughout 2022 introduced a €2.4 billion package of supports and as part of Budget 2023 has introduced a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion. This includes a new Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme through which €550.47 (exclusive of...

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

Eamon Ryan: In February, the Government approved a package of supports to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades thereby achieving lower energy bills and lower emissions. The grant levels announced were informed by detailed analysis and research led by the Department and the SEAI. My officials engage with their counterparts in the SEAI on an ongoing...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to answer questions 179 and 180 together. The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme introduces a new, highly customer centric, way to undertake home energy upgrades. SEAI registered One-Stop-Shops provide an end-to-end service for homeowners. This includes surveying; designing the upgrades; managing the grant process; helping with access to finance; engaging contractors; and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is aware of periodic air pollution spikes in Ennis. The data from the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme shows that on the date referred, there was a short spike in levels of particulate matter in the evening when solid fuel burning by households significantly increased air pollution. It is important to note if viewing data online that periodic...

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

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity market is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) which is the independent regulator. The CRU was assigned responsibility for the regulation of the Irish electricity sector following the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 and subsequent legislation. The CRU is, under statute, accountable for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authorities (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act, 2021 strengthens the role of Local Authorities for effective climate action. It sets out a statutory requirement for each Local Authority (LA) to prepare a Climate Action Plan (LA CAP), within 12 months from when I formally issue a request to the sector to being the preparation of such plans. This will be made not...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department has contracts for both cleaning and security services which were secured through Multi Supplier Frameworks put in place by the Office of Government Procurement. Details of the costs for the years requested by the Deputy are set out in the table below. The numbers of cleaning and security personnel supplied varies from time to time and from office to office and is an operational...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are no Ministerial drivers appointed to my Department and therefore no civilian drivers have been replaced by official Garda drivers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), MetroLink. Noting TII's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally by way of public transport services contracts, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators. In light...