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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to ensuring that the energy efficiency potential of smart meters starts to be deployed in 2021 and that all mechanical electricity meters are replaced by 2024. In September 2019 ESB Networks commenced the replacement of over 2 million electricity meters and by end November 2020 over 214,000 electricity meters have been installed.Since 2000,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In the residential rental sector, the incentives to invest in energy efficiency upgrades are misaligned between landlords and tenants, which impacts negatively on energy performance of the sector. This is a complex problem seen in many countries.  Last year, an Expert Advisory Group was formed to explore potential policy approaches to address the split-incentive and increase the number...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The gross annual salary cost of employing two additional petroleum exploration specialists in my Department is  €160,732 (based on the 1st point of the salary scale)

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Data (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Any pyrolysis operation in Ireland would need authorisation from either, depending on its size, a Local Authority or the Environmental Protection Agency.  Under EU guidelines, such an operation could be categorised as recovery or recycling or both, depending on the process and outputs.  The status of the operation for statistical reporting purposes would therefore depend...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government believes this important new cross-Border infrastructure will significantly facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the power system in line with the Programme for Government.  It will improve the efficient operation of the all-island Single Electricity Market, increase the security of electricity supply in Ireland and Northern Ireland, bring economic benefits...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The objective of the Just Transition Fund is to support innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the Wider Midlands region, and which have employment and enterprise potential.  The call for applications to the Fund closed on the 17 July 2020 and over 100 applications were received.The evaluation process has now been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: While this is an operational matter for EirGrid, the transmission system operator, I understand that work on the North Connacht 110kv project has been underway since 2017. It is expected that this key piece of regional electricity infrastructure will come into use in 2024 or 2025. A public consultation on the project took place between September 14 and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The security of the Irish State and its citizens is a matter of the highest priority for the Government. The Irish authorities work very closely on an on-going basis with their international counterparts in identifying and managing any incidents or matters arising that pose a threat to the national security of the State. This includes engagement with other EU Member States across a wide range...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. From a policy perspective, there is a need for a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland and the Programme for Government, 'Our Shared Future', commits to making public transport and active travel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Dec 2020)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, implementation of the DART+ West Programme. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I intend to bring forward the relevant provisions to amend primary legislation in relation to so-called e-sccoters and other Powered Personal Transport devices (PPTs) when the Oireachtas is considering the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill early in the coming Oireachtas session, in accordance with the Programme for Government. As the Deputy is aware, the Government's immediate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Dec 2020)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the national PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), of which all employees of the subsidiary companies, including Irish Rail, are members. Issues in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to active travel and public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibiity for the allocation of funds at project level and works in conjunction with the relevant local authorities to deliver improved walking and cycling infrastructure across the country. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (15 Dec 2020)

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the planning and development of rail infrastructure. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including administration of grants for wheelchair accessible SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of theTaxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 164 and 165 together. An efficient and low emitting public transport system is a key priority of my Department, and the transition of the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) sector (which includes taxis, hackneys and limousines) to low emission vehicles has been a particular focus in recent years. This reflects the fact that, despite representing less...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166, 167 and 168 together. As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In Budget 2021, An Taoiseach announced that the Irish Government is providing the resources to deliver on its commitment to build a shared island underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement. In this context, An Taoiseach launched the Shared Island Fund with a planned €500 million to be made available over the next five years to 2025. Funding will be allocated to Government Departments and...