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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Oil Specifications (28 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The move to E10 as the standard grade of petrol in Ireland was one of a number of policy actions set out in The Renewable Fuels for Transport Policy Statement 2021-2023 which I published in November 2021. The statutory consultation on the draft regulations for a minimum percentage ethanol in petrol will end on 30 March. Following consideration of responses to the consultation, and with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (28 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government is committed to legislating for electric bicycles. E-bikes are currently legal to use in Ireland. However, the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which is currently before the Oireachtas, includes provisions to clarify the legal position of low-powered and higher-powered e-bikes. E-bikes with power of less than 250W, which cannot be propelled by the electric...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Mar 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (28 Mar 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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services are commercial bus services and responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (28 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has committed significant funding to support zero and low emitting vehicles through the National Development Plan, which currently includes an allocation of almost €500 million for the period 2021-2025 and additional support from the Climate Action Fund, the Shared Island Fund and the EU Just Transition Fund. €110m has been allocated in 2023 to ensure the...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221 and 222 together. 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, bus shelters and real time signage....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under public service...

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

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: Taxi Licences (28 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the Local Area Hackney Scheme, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA...

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

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. The NTA works with the public transport companies, for example Bus Éireann, who have responsibility for the operation of services,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (28 Mar 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 issue raised by the deputy in relation to the number of bus drivers recruited by Bus Éireann in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form, is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have a slight difficulty in that I have a Cabinet sub-committee meeting to attend at 8.30 p.m. I cannot get out of that but the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, may cover for me for the closing contribution.

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Apologies for that in advance. These statements are being taken later than originally planned. I am pleased to have this opportunity to come before the Seanad and address the matters raised as regards Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI. I am keen to assist the Senators in further understanding recent events. As Members will be aware, there have been a number of resignations from the board of...

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Acting Chairperson and I apologise. Dáil votes that were due to occur and changes to the Seanad schedule resulted in a clash. I am very conscious that the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth-----

Seanad: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: -----will be in a very difficult position because he has not been directly involved. He will certainly report back to me on what other Senators raise. Before I leave and hand over to the Minister of State, I will briefly respond to some of the points raised. On Senator Kyne's comments, I thought our discussion on this in the Oireachtas committee was very useful and I am happy to follow on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Rights of People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: People with disabilities are recognised as relevant stakeholders for sustainable development by the United Nations under resolution 67/290 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets are to be met for all people. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is responsible for co-ordinating disability policy across Government and acts as the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Invasive Species Policy (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006, referred to by the Deputy relates to measures concerning the catching and retaining of Pike. This Bye-Law is in force for the last 17 years on a National basis. As recently advised by my officials at a meeting of the Angling Consultative Council of Ireland, a review of all Bye-laws in force for 10 years or more and their application will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Overall, 2022 was a record year for the connection of new renewable electricity generation to the electricity network. With regard to solar generation projects, a total estimated capacity of 559 MW of solar is currently connected to the electricity grid. ESB Networks, the Distribution System Operator, have 220 solar generation project connections registered, excluding micro-generation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 to 68, inclusive, together. The Climate Action Plan and National Retrofit Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal and the installation of 400,000 heat pumps in existing homes to replace older, less efficient heating systems by end-2030. To promote and incentivise the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Mar 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...