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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.  The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the former station referred to at Buttevant, Co Cork, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.  I can confirm that I have not received any business plans...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 to 321, inclusive, together. The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Home charging is the primary charging...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: 16 officers of my Department are currently on sick leave, and one officer is currently on leave attributed to stress. I have set out the information requested by the Deputy in the table below.  The data is based on information disclosed by Department staff as to the nature of their sick leave absence at the time it occurred. Year No. of staff who attributed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department has zero tolerance for bullying. Allegations of bullying on the part of staff against a fellow staff member in the Department of Transport fall to be considered under the Dignity at Work policy – an anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for the Irish Civil Service.  Such allegations can be resolved by means of local resolution between the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to inform the Deputy  that 5 staff have been dismissed from my Department in the past 10 years to date, as set out in tabular form below by relevant year.  2013 1 2019 1 2022 3

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 334 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and active travel. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who have responsibility for allocating this funding to the local authorities for development of selected projects in each area. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Apr 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 for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Apr 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 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: Rail Network (18 Apr 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 issue of the the allocation of new rolling stock to the Northern Commuter Line and the associated increase in capacity and frequency is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 341 together. 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 issues raised in relation to the TFI Live App are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA).  Therefore, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Apr 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 Real Time Passenger Information signage at bus stops/ bus shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (18 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 343 and 344 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA also has statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As required under Sections 22 & 33 of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022, the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) are currently working on the preparation of these Codes of Practice, which will be submitted to me, as Minister, for approval on completion. This a complex process and requires consultation with, inter alia, the Minister for Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Hydrogen provides us with an incredible opportunity in Ireland. It provides the potential for long duration energy storage, dispatchable renewable electricity, the opportunity to decarbonise some parts of high temperature processing and a potential export market opportunity, given Ireland's offshore renewable energy potential. The Government has set an initial target of 2 GW of floating...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Climate Action Plan 23 includes a commitment to carry out a public consultation on Private Wires and a deadline for publication of Q4 2023 has been set. Private wires are an issue that is of interest and importance to many stakeholders. The policy area of Private Wires is broad in nature and as such detailed consideration must go into formulating the consultation in order to ensure that all...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In January the European Commission launched a public consultation on the reform of the European Union's electricity market design to better protect consumers from excessive price volatility, support their access to secure energy from clean sources, and make the market more resilient. It will involve making amendments to a number of current EU legislation Regulations and Directives. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan sets out Ireland's Solar Strategy to deliver a target of 8 GW of solar energy by 2030 and up to 5 GW by 2025 as one of the measures to meet the carbon budget programme for the electricity sector. A range of measures are in place to support the accelerated roll out of solar energy including regular rounds of auctions under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Programme for Government (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas set out that pending the outcome of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems, it would not be appropriate for Ireland to permit or proceed with the development of any LNG terminals. The review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and gas systems is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (19 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Salmon management is aligned with scientific advice. In that regard, the primary determinant of facilitating fishing is the availability of a harvestable surplus above the individual river’s conservation limit, which is the number of adult spawning fish required to maintain a viable population as scientifically established. On the general matter of these conservation requirements,...