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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Local Authorities are statutorily responsible for the preparation of waste management plans. The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices are currently preparing a new National Waste Management Plan (NWMP), informed by, inter alia, the National Planning Framework. The Plan will set out the required actions at local and regional levels to deliver on the Waste Action Plan for a Circular...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s Digital Connectivity Strategy aligns with EU priorities, under the Digital Decade 2030. Ireland’s level of connectivity to support digital activity has improved significantly in recent years. The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is a composite index summarising relevant indicators on Europe’s digital performance. Ireland ranked 5th in 2021 among EU...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland has made considerable progress in decarbonising our electricity sector over the last decade, with a major reason for this being the construction of renewable generation sources and their successful integration onto the electricity grid. The recently published Climate Action Plan 2023 includes the following targets: - Target 6 GW of onshore wind and up to 5GW of solar by 2025; - 80%...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The final 1990-2021 inventory data, updated by the Environmental Protection Agency this month, indicates that between 2011 and 2021, Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 5.5%, from 58.85 Mt CO2eq. to 62.11 Mt CO2eq. While emissions in 2021 were lower than the peak years of 2016 - 2018, they did show an increase from 2020. It is clear that we must redouble our efforts to reduce...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021 commits Ireland to a legally binding target of a climate neutral economy no later than 2050, and a reduction in emissions of 51% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. Following the process set out in the Act, a carbon budget programme proposed by the Climate Change Advisory Council was adopted by the Oireachtas on 6 April 2022. On 28 July...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: High energy prices are a very serious concern to Government which is why a range of measures have been implemented, most recently the €1.2 billion package, announced in February, which extended the VAT reduction on electricity and gas until the end of October. This is in addition to the measures announced in Budget 2023 which introduced €2.5 billion of once of cost of living...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Apr 2023)

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: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that my Office has received the motion referred to by the Deputy. A letter to Cork County Council is currently being finalised and will issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Cork. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the supplier concerned does not have any current contracts with my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Communications (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The correspondence submitted by the deputy refers to one of a series of actions underway to ensure the security of our electricity supply over the coming winters, as per the programme being overseen by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, which has statutory responsibility to ensure security of supply, has the duty to monitor electricity supplies and to take sure measures as it...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Just Transition Fund is a key pillar of the Government’s plan for the Midlands region. This fund was made available in 2020 to support the transition to a decarbonised economy. 56 National Just Transition Fund Projects are scheduled to continue delivery until 2024. The total value of projects is approximately €30 million, with a total of €22 million...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently drafting legislation which will require every household in the State on a waste collection service to be provided with a separate organic waste collection service. This is in line with commitments given in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy and will also satisfy the requirements of the Waste Framework Directive for Member States to ensure that, by 31...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (25 Apr 2023)

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. As the retrofit industry transforms to accommodate much higher levels of output in line with our national targets, quality must be maintained at a high level to ensure value for money for the tax-payers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Health and Safety (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Climate Action Plan 2023, my Department has committed to developing an Electricity Storage Policy Framework by Q3 2023. My Department recently held a consultation to inform the final framework. As part of the consultation process, my Department held an industry stakeholder event to further discuss the key issues/questions raised within the consultation. This included safety...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 to 143, inclusive, together. The Government's Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas sets 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The correspondence referred to was passed to my colleague, Minister of State for Transport (with responsibility also for Postal Policy) Jack Chambers TD to respond directly to the local authority. I understand that a detailed response was issued by Minister of State Chambers to the local authority on 13 April 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices has had on households and has prioritised action across Government to support people to stay warm and well. This is why a €2.4 billion package of supports was implemented during 2022, and a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion included in Budget 2023. The Budget package...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Climate Action Plan 2023, the Government has committed to achieving at least 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030, representing the first steps in achieving a long-term plan, set out in the Programme for Government, to take advantage of a potential of at least 30GW of floating wind post-2030. The Government’s approach to offshore wind development involves several...