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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Capital expenditure in my Department comprises, in the main, of grant funding for sustainable energy programmes administered by the SEAI. There is some additional capital funding to Local Authorities under the landfill remediation scheme as well as operational capital funding for the Department and the agencies under its remit.Within the Department, capital projects are delivered primarily in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department administers a very diverse, complex and technical brief across a range of strategic sectors. The technical, commercial, legal complexity and evolving nature of sectors with which the Department deals requires access from time to time to external professional expertise to assist in discharging its functions. In procuring these specialised services, my Department always seeks to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to an area located within the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at . 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 Broadband Ireland (NBI). The NBP network...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to an area located within the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at . 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 Broadband Ireland (NBI). The NBP network...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The North South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the Single Electricity Market and increasing security of electricity supply across the island of Ireland. It will also help us to move towards 70% renewable electricity, a commitment made in the Programme for Government Our Shared Future. A resilient and well connected energy infrastructure is vital for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Commissioner (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 179 together. As stated in the Just Transition Commissioner's Interim report, a transition team was established by Offaly County Council to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the acceleration of Bord na Mona's 'Brown to Green' decarbonisation strategy. The team was expanded to incorporate other impacted local authority areas to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 180 together. Action 159 of the Climate Action Plan 2019 required the building of a new localised citizen engagement model through the National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA). The new Citizen engagement model consists of a number of strands addressing various segments in Irish Society with a focus on youth. Young people are being approached...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 181 together. The first progress report of the Just Transition Commissioner, Mr Kieran Mulvey was published on 22 May. The report reflects a comprehensive engagement with relevant stakeholders in the region, setting out the analysis of the challenges facing the Midlands region, and for Bord na Móna workers and their families and communities,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Advertising (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Departmental remit includes complex policy areas, oversight of regulation and service provision across key strategic services such as energy and public service broadcasting, as well as regulation of sectors such as mining and hydrocarbon exploration. Given the technical complexity, economic significance and community interest in these areas, there is a requirement to disseminate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. The package of measures included in the July Jobs Stimulus Plan as well as helping to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence are also designed in the transport sector to support improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. In this context the Plan includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that the Deputy is enquiring which local authorities have accessed the financial and technical supports announced by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in response to the COVID-19 Emergency, rather than the much broader programme of active travel infrastructure improvements generally that occurs every year. In recent months the NTA has been engaging...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: All signs erected on public roads must be provided in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM).  The Manual constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, in relation to the provision of traffic signs. This direction is given to road authorities for the purpose of the provision and use of traffic signs, other than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Construction work on the new North Runway at Dublin Airport resumed on 18 May as per Phase 1 of the Government Roadmap for Re-Opening Society and Business.  Works on the site had been suspended at the end of March in line with Government COVID-19 guidelines.   The programme of works remains on budget and largely on target and and the runway is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports.  In these circumstances, any plans for expansion and repair work at Cork Airport are a matter for the daa.  I have therefore forwarded your request to the daa for a direct response.  If a response is not received within 10 days, please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Kerry airport is not a State owned airport and I have no role in planning for its expansion or repair works. However, my Department does provide funding support to Kerry Airport through the Government's Regional Airports Programme.  Each year, airports are invited to submit proposals for capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Shannon Airport Authority, a subsidiary of Shannon Group, has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Shannon Airport.  In these circumstances, any plans for expansion and repair work at Shannon Airport are matters for Shannon Airport Authority.  I have therefore forwarded your request to Shannon Group for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland West Airport is not a State owned airport and I have no role in planning for its expansion or repair works.   However, my Department does provide funding support to Ireland West Airport through the Government's Regional Airports Programme.  Each year, airports are invited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. 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 safely and to plan for capacity as demand for public transport services changes along the course of the Government's Roadmap for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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 the Greater Dublin Area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 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....