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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (9 Oct 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 in our cities, including the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route. The proposal for the Northern Distributor Road was established in the Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Oct 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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The request for consent for amendment to the An Post Superannuation scheme to increase payments by 2% with effect...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Warmer Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. The scheme is available to owner-occupied homes built before 2006 where the household meets the Department of Social Protection (DSP) payment related eligibility criteria. No exceptions to these criteria can be made. The Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to a just transition in order to ensure that nobody is left behind as we strive to transition to a climate neutral economy by no later than 2050 in line with the National Climate Objective. Within this, the Government is particularly conscious of the disproportional impact of climate change on the most vulnerable groups in our society, including women and children....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reviews (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is currently being compiled by my Department, and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan and National Retrofit Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal and the installation of 400,000 heat pumps in existing homes to replace older, less efficient heating systems by end-2030. To promote and incentivise the achievement of these targets, the Government has put in place a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme was launched on the 24 April 2024. It was developed by my Department in conjunction with the Department of Finance, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund. The Government-backed €500 million Scheme is the first of its kind for both...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmth and Wellbeing pilot scheme was an interdepartmental and inter-agency project led by my Department, in collaboration with the Department of Health (DoH), the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Health Service Executive (HSE). The project was established to produce research on how extensive energy efficiency upgrades to homes can improve the health and wellbeing of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently working to revise the Energy Poverty Action Plan, in response to recommendations made through a consultation which ran earlier this year, and feedback received at the Energy Poverty Stakeholder forum held during the summer. The revised Plan will set out a wide range of clear, timebound actions aimed at tackling energy poverty with appropriate governance and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 133 together. The Programme for Government and Climate Action Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal level and the installation of 400,000 heat pumps in existing homes by end-2030. A range of measures has been put in place in recent years under the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the 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 and will remain the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2025 (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. No specific funding supports were included in Budget 2025 for shared mobility providers. However, the Department recognises the challenges faced by private shared mobility providers and remains committed to supporting the expansion of shared mobility options through the advancement of commitments in the Sustainable Mobility Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: There has been a significant increase in the number of filled positions across Local Authorities for technical roles in the delivery of Active Travel infrastructure, reflecting the substantial increase in funding and project delivery since 2020. Currently around 240 staff are in place across the 31 local authorities who are dedicated to the delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for public bike-sharing schemes in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway. However, matters related to the day-to-day...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (10 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy for their question, which I have also referred to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for a direct reply. My Department delivers a range of services directly to the public. The National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database facilitates the collection of national revenues, supports driving licence production, maintenance of vehicle records and facilitates the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Imports (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government's policy has not changed. As set out in the Government's policy statement on the importation of fracked gas, the Government does not support the importation of fracked gas. Ireland is committed to halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and being carbon neutral by 2050. In future most of our energy needs will be met by renewable energy, which will be the anchor of our...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Imports (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I believe it is possible for us - if we require a facility - to set conditions in a State-led facility for security only, that it would only be non-fracked gas that would be held. That is possible as one of the conditions that a State-led facility might be set out. There is no Trojan horse here. People have completely misunderstood that amendment. It was purely technical in nature. It...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Imports (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: This has been a long, drawn-out process, because it is important to get it right. The original study started in 2021. We approached SEPA, a consultancy company which did a lot of detailed analysis to the end of this decade. Furthermore, when we had agreed our energy security paper, we commissioned GNI to look at various options such as onshore, offshore, gas caverns and so on. They came...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Natural Gas Grid (15 Oct 2024)

Eamon Ryan: There is no game here and nobody is being taken for a fool. Not only am I not naive, I have a record going back 30 years of absolute commitment to climate action in our country, particularly in the area of keeping fossil fuels in the ground. For decades, we have campaigned and worked in that area and nothing has changed in that regard. The Government position has not changed. The Deputy...