Results 29,141-29,160 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 May 2024)

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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (1 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 113 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 May 2024)

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to Iarnród Éireann's 2024 security spending and the 2023 security budget allocation are matters for Iarnród Éireann. Therefore, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (1 May 2024)

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 stops/shelters nationally. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (2 May 2024)

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 2028 all populated areas will be covered by 5G no later than 2030, and digital connectivity...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (2 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (2 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. This included matters relating to board-nominated members. Therefore, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (2 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The number of staff/contractors and their grades in my Department assigned to the active travel and sustainable mobility sections on 1 January 2023, 1 January 2024 and 1 April 2024 are outlined below: Date Grade Number of staff Division January 1st 2023 Infrastructure - High Power Lead 1 Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (2 May 2024)

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to on-board catering in and out of Kerry is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authorities (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, the primary responsibility for management and enforcement responses to litter pollution lies with local authorities. It is a matter for each local authority to determine the most appropriate public awareness, enforcement, and clean-up actions in relation to litter taking account of local circumstances and priorities. My Department provides financial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the number of employees within my Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations is zero. I have requested that the bodies under the aegis of my Department respond to the Deputy’s question directly.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I have received the correspondence in relation to the Gearagh. ESB has indicated that the draft Management plan is now complete, and is under consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS), who are the statutory agency charged with reviewing such plans. ESB has advised that they are not yet in a position to share the draft report while they are engaging with the NPWS,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) operate successfully in over 40 countries around the world, including 15 in Europe. The inclusion of mandatory, national labelling requirements is an essential design feature of these schemes. Clear labelling maximises understanding and minimises fraud. The DRS logo allows consumers, retailers and enforcement authorities readily identify which products are in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: From the proceeds of the carbon tax, a total of €788 million was allocated as part of Budget 2024 to climate action measures and to ensure the most vulnerable are protected from unintended impacts of the carbon tax increase. In my own Department, €388 million of this total was allocated towards a series of projects which are actively contributing to the alleviation of energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved the establishment of a Just Transition Commission at its meeting on 30 April. The Just Transition Commission will support the Government in its responsibility to ensure, in line with our statutory climate objectives, that Ireland’s transition to a climate neutral economy is just, and that it endeavours, in so far as practicable, to maximise employment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Future Framework for offshore renewable energy (ORE) Policy Statement is the strategic long-term approach for Ireland’s plan-led offshore renewable energy. It maps out how Ireland can create an offshore renewable energy sector to achieve our climate and energy targets beyond 2030, while also bolstering the energy security and prosperity of the State. The Future Framework sets...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (8 May 2024)

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. The schemes offer grants for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy upgrades for people at risk of energy poverty. The Better Energy Homes Scheme allows...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The European Commission identifies possible infringements of EU law on the basis of its own investigations or following complaints from citizens, businesses or other stakeholders. Further information on the infringement process is available commission.europa.eu/law/application-eu-law/implementing-eu- law/infringement-procedure_en#:~:text=According%20to%20the%2...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Hydrogen provides us with an incredible opportunity in Ireland. It provides the potential for long term storage of energy, the opportunity of dispatchable wind and solar power, the potential of chemical feedstocks, the potential of an export market and the opportunity to decarbonise some parts of high temperature processing. Ireland has one of the best offshore renewable energy resources in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Hydrogen provides us with an incredible opportunity in Ireland. It provides the potential for long term storage of energy, the opportunity of dispatchable wind and solar power, the potential of chemical feedstocks, the potential of an export market and the opportunity to decarbonise some parts of high temperature processing. Ireland has one of the best offshore renewable energy resources in...