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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The provisional results of the first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1) were announced on 11 May 2023 by EirGrid, who administer the auction process on behalf of my Department. Reaching this stage of offshore wind deployment is an enormous milestone for Ireland, and from which it will be clearly understood internationally that Ireland is serious...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 May 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: Transport Costs (18 May 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 the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (18 May 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including procurement of the national bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Schemes (18 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is strongly committed to improving public transport services in rural areas and to piloting new transport initiatives for people of all ages and abilities living there. My Department and the National Transport Authority (NTA) are supporting this by providing increased funding for enhancing TFI Local Link services, for both regular "timetabled" services, and "door-to-door"...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Schemes (18 May 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: Road Safety (18 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions. This should help alleviate congestion at school gates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (18 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

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

Eamon Ryan: 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 method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 May 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 issues raised by the Deputy in relation to Iarnród Éireann's booking systems are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 May 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (23 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to ensuring that those most vulnerable are protected from the impact of high energy costs. Supplier companies are required to maintain a register of vulnerable customers, who cannot be disconnected for non-payment. There are a range of additional protection measures in place for registered vulnerable customers, including measures around communication and other...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (23 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Government’s commitment to introduce a Deposit and Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers is set out in the Programme for Government and Ireland's national waste policy, A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy. Drinks containers are typically consumed on the go and are often thrown away in mixed waste or littered rather than being recycled. DRS is being introduced to encourage...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (23 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 179 together. The Government is committed to ensuring vulnerable people are protected during the cost-of-living crisis. Supplier companies are required by their license conditions to establish, maintain and regularly update a register of vulnerable customers, who cannot be disconnected from their utilities for non-payment. This category refers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (23 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government recognises the significant impact the rise in energy prices is having across Ireland and has taken decisive action to support families and businesses to pay their bills. The Government is continuing to monitor the effect of existing supports, completing the implementation of the Energy Poverty Action Plan, and exploring further measures to support consumers in the context...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (23 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (23 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The estate 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (23 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. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide upgrades to those living in, or at risk of, energy poverty. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (23 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...