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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 141 together. Bord na Móna (BnM) is already obliged to comply with climate, biodiversity, water and other environmental objectives set out in the Programme for Government, Government strategy and policy documents and legislation. There are a number of tools and mechanisms available to ensure that this happens such as Shareholder Letters of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by NBI that, as of 17 February 2023, over 129,400 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 26 counties, with over 118,600 premises passed across 26 counties and available for immediate connection, with 31,502 premises haven taken up a connection to date. Over 3,601 premises in County Cavan, and 4,965 premises in County Monaghan are passed by a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I welcome the research work of Teagasc on improving our emissions data for the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector. Greenhouse gas emissions and removals associated with LULUCF are reported in Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions inventory prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These new emission factors will be fully reflected in the inventory in due...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Food Waste (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department published Ireland’s National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2023-2025 in November 2022. The development of a Food Waste Prevention Roadmap is a key commitment in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy. The Roadmap sets out a number of priority actions to bring the focus on food waste prevention, across key sectors in the food supply chain, together in a coherent...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: A Policy Statement on Geothermal Energy for a Circular Economy is being finalised by my Department. This represents an important step in addressing the barriers to the development of geothermal energy in Ireland. It will help draw attention to its potential to decarbonise the heating and cooling of buildings, for industrial processes requiring heat and in the longer term, to generate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wastewater Treatment (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function with regard to the treatment of Wastewater this is a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The eligibility criteria for the Warmer Homes Scheme (Fully Funded Energy Upgrade Scheme) are mainly linked to Department of Social Protection (DSP) means tested payments. Priority is then given to those living in the worst performing homes, with Building Energy Ratings of E, F or G. These criteria are in place with the aim of targeting the support to those on the lowest incomes in the least...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. A record budget of €148.5 million has been allocated to the scheme for 2023. The average cost per home completed in the last three months of 2022 was €21,376. The eligibility criteria for the Warmer Homes Scheme are mainly...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

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. Further details are available on specific areas within County Cork through the NBI...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by NBI that, as of 17 February 2023, over 129,400 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 26 counties, with over 118,600 premises passed and available for immediate connection. Construction is underway across 26 counties demonstrating that the project is reaching scale. The level of connections is increasing on a daily basis and is exceeding...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 158, inclusive, together. I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 17th February 2023, over 129,400 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 26 counties, with over 118,600 premises passed across 26 counties and available for immediate connection and over 31,500 premises have taken up a connection....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 2023)

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169, 200 and 202 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 2023)

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Cork. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Feb 2023)

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 query raised by the Deputy in relation to the amount that Iarnród Éireann spent on personnel security within its stations and trains in 2022 is an operational matter for the company. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 2023)

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 matter raised in relation to issues with bus services to and from Donegal town is an operational matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for...