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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: This question relates to Climate Action Plan 2023, action number GV/23/1. An update on delivery of this action will be published shortly as part of the Department of the Taoiseach Q3 2023 Climate Action Plan quarterly progress report.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: This question relates to Climate Action Plan 2023, action number PS/23/1/B: “All relevant public sector bodies to update their Roadmap to implement CAP23 Mandate.” An update on delivery of this action will be published shortly as part of the Department of the Taoiseach Q3 2023 Climate Action Plan quarterly progress report.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Climate Action Plan 2023 identified increased climate literacy in the public sector as a key driver of public sector leadership. This question relates to Climate Action Plan 2023, action number PS/23/9/B**. My Department has engaged with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the delivery of this action. A survey is currently being designed and will be rolled out before the end...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together. The National Smart Metering Programme is overseen by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and ESB Networks (ESBN) have been tasked with the roll out, which involves upgrading all of Ireland’s electricity meters to smart meters. To date over 1.4 million smart meters have been installed out of a total of 2.4 million to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has been informed by Inland Fisheries Ireland that the Governance Review which the Section 18(5) appointees have been tasked with is ongoing and nearing completion. It is intended that a report will be completed during the terms of the appointees.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Sections 12 and 13 of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 set out the processes by which the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland is appointed. These processes are well-advanced and I expect to be in a position to appoint the new Board and Chair before end November.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The provision or removal of post boxes at post offices are a operational matter for the board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister have a role or function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has secured €1.159 billion in Budget 2024 to support families and communities with energy costs while continuing the drive towards a climate neutral, sustainable and digitally connected future. This is an additional €115 million in expenditure compared to the Budget 2023 allocation. The various programmes and measures rolled out and delivered by my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Low Emission Vehicle Toll Incentive (LEVTI) Scheme was introduced in July 2018 and offers toll discounts for alternatively fuelled vehicles (up to 50,000 vehicles). BEV and PHEVs qualify for 50% and 25% toll reductions respectively up to a maximum €500 annual threshold for private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Oct 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: Departmental Legal Cases (18 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy once available.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2024 (18 Oct 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 procurement of the national Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Oct 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Schemes (19 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. 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. SEAI grants for homeowners are focused towards those measures which will be most effective in reducing energy use and our carbon emissions. There is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (19 Oct 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, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. It is therefore a matter for the NTA to engage with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (19 Oct 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2024 (19 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, The Department of Transports Budget 2024 allocation will benefit the people of Clare in various programmes such as National Roads, Regional and Local Roads, EV Infrastructure and Active Travel investment, details of which are outlined below. National Roads As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (24 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have attached the 2020 and 2021 Climate Action Fund financial statements. The financial statements for 2022 have been submitted to the Comptroller and Auditor General and will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas once the audit is complete. The 2022 income and expenditure for the Climate Action Fund is set out in the following table. 2022 Climate Action Fund Income and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (24 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In December 2022, my Department published Ireland's Digital Connectivity Strategy which supports the ambition outlined in the National Digital Strategy and sets out a number of ambitious targets, including that:all Irish households and businesses will be covered by a Gigabit network no later than 2028all populated areas will be covered by 5G no later than 2030, anddigital connectivity will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (24 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In December 2022, my Department published Ireland's Digital Connectivity Strategy which supports the ambition outlined in the National Digital Strategy and sets out a number of ambitious targets, including that:all Irish households and businesses will be covered by a Gigabit network no later than 2028all populated areas will be covered by 5G no later than 2030, anddigital connectivity will be...