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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (27 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 22. To ask the Taoiseach the advisers he plans to appoint. [27857/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Negotiations (27 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to conclude negotiations with the EU on Ireland's 2030 climate targets; and the starting point that Ireland will be set in 2020 in having to reach the latter targets. [29792/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal (27 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the information he received regarding the incident at the Poolbeg incinerator run by a company (details supplied) at which 11 persons were hospitalised; and the powers he has to ensure the real time display of key operational data from the incinerator. [29793/17]

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I want to make three points in response to the Taoiseach's report back from the European Council. I regret he is not here but I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee. It is a real issue in terms of speaking arrangements that the Taoiseach is never in the Chamber for later contributions. The Taoiseach said in his speech that he wants to see progress as quickly as possible on the...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I will return to my question. What was the Government's position on the invitation to the European Investment Bank to examine its role in lending to the European defence industry? Do we have a position on whether the EIB should change its remit, its statutory provisions and its whole business model to include lending for armaments and other defence provisions? Is it concerned that it would...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the introduction of six proposed greenways, namely. the Liffey, Santry, Bray to Balbriggan, Clontarf to city centre, River Dodder and canal loop routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30397/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: Our transport emissions are rising. The most recent CSO figures show that Dublin continues, despite all our efforts, towards an unsustainable transport system. Road deaths of cyclists have doubled over the past year. In the 2018 budget, will the Minister invest in and deliver by the end of 2020 the Liffey, Santry, Bray to Balbriggan, Clontarf to city centre, River Dodder and canal greenway...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, was at the national economic dialogue today where he said that the entire Government will have to shift its thinking to act on climate. Will the Minister go to him with these six projects? There is a whole range of different things we could do, but these six greenways would give rise to huge benefits. The Liffey route would be 6 km long between the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: No one has a monopoly on the benefits of greenways. Everyone can see those benefits. They are seen in different parts of the country. We need them everywhere. There is an opportunity, urgency and requirement to transform and improve our city in order to save lives and improve emissions reductions, commuting times and leisure facilities and for us to really make a bold statement. To do...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: There will be lots of love.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Greenways Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: May I make a brief supplementary point?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to improve cycling safety in view of the fact that there have been more fatalities to date in 2017 than the entirety of 2016. [30175/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional measures he is implementing and considering to support the roll-out of electric vehicles across the country. [30174/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (28 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the analysis his Department has done regarding the dual use of greenways by pedestrians and cyclists; and the way to best facilitate both groups in using greenways. [30398/17]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment: European Investment Bank (29 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: My apologies for being late. The national economic dialogue is running at the same time as this committee and I would just like it put on the record that this is awkward. I was briefly there this morning but was not able to attend properly because of having this meeting here. Perhaps other Deputies cannot be here because they are there. I would just like to flag this as an issue to be...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment: European Investment Bank (29 Jun 2017)

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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment: European Investment Bank (29 Jun 2017)

Eamon Ryan: I take Mr. McDowell's point that it depends on the particular circumstance but how much of Ireland's €400 million would go towards low-carbon projects if Ireland were to remain within the criteria ? Has Mr. McDowell a rough idea? Is the EIB anywhere near that sort of target in lending in Ireland?