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National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: From the Seanad (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and I will try to answer some of the questions raised. First, turning to Deputy Naughten, the purpose of this amendment is to allow the sort of projects that Bord na Móna is now looking at in terms of bog rehabilitation, rewetting bogs and storing carbon within the bogs. It is specifically those sorts of projects. My predecessor, Deputy...

National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: From the Seanad (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy cited Littleton. The issue of the harvest not proceeding this year relates purely to environmental issues and the environmental impact assessment and it requires the company, as it moves from brown to green, to ensure it does not leave an environmental hazard where the peat would run off into the water. I will pursue that directly with the company to ensure that is what takes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has been examining this issue in detail and has engaged with relevant stakeholders, including representative organisations and the HSE, in an effort to see how best to support persons with long-term incontinence with respect to the disposal of medical incontinence wear. However, there are complex issues at play in this area, which are understandable given the sensitive nature of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led Intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to premises which are located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led Intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Deep Retrofit Pilot Scheme was launched in 2017 as a time bound pilot to investigate the challenges and opportunities of deep retrofit in Ireland. The Pilot provides 50% funding for energy upgrades to an A BER rating with 95% funding provided for low-income households. The scheme, which is funded by my Department and operated by the SEAI, closed for applications on 19th July 2019. All...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 71 together. Part 10 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009 makes provision for the disbursement of 7% of the net television licence fee receipts to the Broadcasting Fund administered by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The Broadcasting Fund supports both the Sound and Vision (S&V) and Archiving Schemes. Total Licence Fee...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together. In line with the sequence of actions detailed in the revised ‘Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business’, pubs that do not serve substantial meals are due to reopen in Phase 4, which is scheduled to commence on 10 August. Following receipt of relevant public health guidance the guidelines for the reopening of pubs are being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The decision taken by Government, following the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team, to allow for the reopening of certain businesses, including driving instruction, as part of the revised Phase 3 of the Roadmap for reopening the country, was based on assessments of the level of risk to public health of reopening these businesses. It is not an instruction to open such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As you are no doubt aware, the Department of Health is the lead Government Department in relation to public health matters, including COVID-19 and also measures taken at ports and airports in relation to arriving passengers. Measures to protect public health are recommended by the National Emergency Public Health Team (NPHET) within the Department of Health, and my Department and its agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to advise the Deputy that our State Airports have remained open during the Covid-19 crisis to ensure critical supply chains have been able to remain operational, and citizens have been able to return home. While our three State Airports have seen some increases in operations since more passenger flights resumed on 1 July, passenger numbers still remain low. At Dublin Airport, 9m...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Operations (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is a matter for both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA and TII for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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 is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations. However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. Evidently the existing consumer protections and legal obligations on airlines and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Over the course of the COVID-19 crisis, my Department has been working closely with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to ensure public transport services continue safety and to plan for capacity as demand for public transport services changes along the course of the Government's Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. While the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82, 84 and 89 together. The possible extension of the validity of driver licence for a further period is under consideration. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) recommenced services on a phased basis from Monday 8 June 2020. NDLS offices are unable to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I very much welcome the fact that as part of its environmental performance review of Ireland the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is including a chapter on sustainable mobility. This chapter was included at the request of my Department and the OECD’s review will, I am sure, provide an objective, independent and evidence based approach toward assessing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 86 together. My policy remit is limited to civil aviation and therefore matters relating to military activity fall outside of my ministerial responsibilities. Matters relating to foreign military activity in Irish airspace are a matter, in the first instance, for my colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, T.D.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (22 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There are no plans currently to amend motor tax legislation to provide for the waiving of arrears of motor tax. Motor tax receipts are a significant contributor to Exchequer finances and form part of the means in ensuring that Covid-19 supports can continue in the short-term, in helping the re-building of the economy in the medium to longer term and in ensuring the ongoing provision of...