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Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (24 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I do not disagree with the Senator. The legislation does what it seeks to do. It gives flexibility to local authorities. It makes it site-specific, which is particularly useful when it comes to saving lives. The national review of speed limits is to come out very shortly. That will inform a wider public debate on what we are doing as regards speed policy. I do not believe the amendment...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (24 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Senators very much. Important amendments were agreed in this House and these have added to and improved the Bill. It proves the purpose, worth and benefit of having this Chamber to improve our legislation. I thank my officials for the excellent work they have done. The Bill has had a long and slow progress, interrupted by the Covid pandemic. The timelines were difficult but I...

Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (24 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I move: That Dáil Éireann supports the Government commitments on Offshore Renewable Energy referenced in the Policy Statement on the Framework for Phase Two Offshore Wind, approved by Government on 7th March, 2023, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 17th May, 2023. If it is okay with the House, I will share two minutes of my time with the Minister of...

Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (24 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I appreciate this opportunity to speak about trying to get broad support for what we are doing in offshore wind and to give a strong signal that this is an enormously important project for the development of energy security, climate targets and the industrial development of our country. In the few minutes I have, I will briefly set out some of the background to where we are at the moment. ...

Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (24 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I will leave it to Deputy Murnane O'Connor for the concluding two minutes.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 183 together. The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy is a vital policy support for the development of renewable electricity and to enable Ireland reach our national and EU energy and climate targets. The PSO provides support for renewable generators under a number of Government schemes, including the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Based on the first point of the Principal Geologist PPC Scale the WTE cost for three additional posts at that grade would be €235,968 per annum. However the actual cost would be governed by Circular 08/2019 - Starting Pay on promotion, and may be higher should those recruited have previous equivalent experience in the public sector.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High-Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government’s Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) was approved by Government in December 2021, with a target of achieving 380MW of new renewable generation capacity by 2030, under the Climate Action Plan 2021. Grants are currently available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for domestic installations, up to a maximum of €2,400.? Grants are limited...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 167 together. Projects of common interest (PCIs) are key cross border infrastructure projects that link the energy systems of EU countries. They are intended to help the EU achieve its energy policy and climate objectives of affordable, secure and sustainable energy for all citizens, and the long-term decarbonisation of the economy in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades or eligible homeowners who are most at risk of energy poverty. Eligibility for the Scheme is linked to receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments, including the Fuel Allowance. Households where someone is participating in a Community Employment scheme and is also in receipt of Fuel Allowance are eligible to apply to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that rental properties can present a specific challenge for energy efficiency improvements. This is an issue found in most countries where the incentives to invest in energy upgrades can be misaligned between landlords and tenants. The Government’s Housing for All Plan commits to the introduction of a minimum BER for private rental properties, where feasible, from 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low-income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date over 150,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme, leaving the occupants better able to afford to heat their homes to an adequate level. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide upgrades to those living in, or at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to in the question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High-Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices sets out two obligations on Member States to achieve reductions in electricity demand consumption: 1.To endeavour to reduce overall electricity consumption in the period November 2022 to March 2023 by 10% (compared to the average of the previous...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Communities are currently supported by Government to develop plans for local energy projects through the Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme. The programme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. There are currently over 752 SECs in the SEC Network with a target to grow this number to 1,500 by 2030. The Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is working with the Department of Finance, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund to develop a residential retrofit loan guarantee scheme, which will be backed by a counter guarantee provided by the EIB Group. The loan guarantee will provide risk protection to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Water Quality (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to this issue. The policy and legislation pertaining to water treatment plants is under the remit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I am advised that Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. I understand that Uisce...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: All applicants to the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme's [CEIGS] 2022 funding call have been informed by the Department, on 12 May 2023, as to whether or not they were selected for funding. A formal public announcement of the names of those applicants who have selected for grant funding will be made later this month. All awards of grant funding are conditional on a grant agreement...