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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Council Meetings (25 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Three informal Council meetings of EU Transport Ministers have taken place since 27 June 2020. Due to the ongoing public health emergency, these meetings took place in virtual format only. All videoconference Councils are considered informal as no formal decisions can be taken at these meetings: decisions can only be taken at Council meetings when there is a quorum of Ministers physically...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants. Details of the regional and local road grant allocations and payments to local authorities are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 36 together. My Department conducted one Covid-19 related procurement via a Negotiated Procedure without prior publication in 2021 in accordance with the derogation as provided for in Regulation 32(2)(c) of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations S.I 284/2014. Regulation 32(2)(c) states that the use of a negotiated...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am very glad to be here to speak to Senators today on the impacts of Covid-19 on the transport sector. The Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, will follow later this afternoon with statements to the Seanad on the impacts of Covid-19 on the aviation sector. I will speak to the detail of Covid-19 impacts on other sectors of transport and will also update Members on plans to...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Acting Chairperson and all of the Senators for their contributions. It was a tour of the country, which started in Ranelagh village, that exotic far-distant destination. Senator McDowell encouraged us all to rethink how we do things and he is right. It is a reset moment and one in which we should reconsider what we are doing and what we might do next. I would argue with...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This is a chance for such places to be revived. Senator McDowell seemed to indicate that perhaps people do not want to live in villages or towns. I would ask the Senator to rethink this because there is huge benefit in being able to live within walking distance of one's local pub, school or church. The villages and towns we have throughout the country, including the 19th century market...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I will conclude and I hope I do not disrespect any Member I may have left out. I will finish up with Senator Burke's comments. I was a family friend of the Ryan's. Jim Ryan was behind the building of Knock airport in the first place. He and Monsignor Horan were centrally involved. Jim Ryan, a returned immigrant from Australia, talked up the prospects of Knock airport and we all thought...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eamon Ryan: That is no problem at all.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As set out in the Programme for Government, we are committed to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, equivalent to a 51% reduction over the decade and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, in line with EU ambitions.  I am working with colleagues across Government to develop a new Climate Action Plan, with additional initiatives in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Just Transition Fund is a key pillar of the Government’s just transition plan for the Midlands. The Fund is supporting projects to generate sustainable employment in the region, and communities to transition to a low carbon economy.  The objective is to fund innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the Midlands region and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government sets out the need for research and development of hydrogen from renewable sources, known as ‘green hydrogen’, for use as a fuel for power generation, manufacturing, energy storage and transport.In July 2020, the European Commission published a hydrogen strategy for a carbon-neutral Europe. Ireland welcomed the hydrogen strategy, including...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The first progress report of the Just Transition Commissioner, Mr Kieran Mulvey, published on 22 May 2020, included a recommendation that a study be undertaken in relation to the future potential of the ESB power stations at both Lanesborough (Lough Ree Power) and Shannonbridge (West Offaly Power) for the establishment of a dedicated Energy Hub in the Midlands. This was subsequently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The most recently published quarterly progress report on the Climate Action Plan 2019 shows an average delivery rate of approximately 80%. The reports can be found here .The Government is committed to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, equivalent to a 51% reduction over the decade, and to achieving net zero emissions by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Greenhouse gas emissions and removals associated with Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) are reported in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions inventory prepared by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and submitted annually to the EU and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. LULUCF includes activities associated with forestry, croplands, grasslands,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of SEAI grant schemes to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Partial grants are available for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy efficiency retrofits for people at risk of energy poverty.  Since 2000, around 450,000 homeowners have upgraded their homes with support...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Procurement Contracts (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In general, competitive tendering is used by my Department unless exceptional circumstances exist which justifies the use of an alternative approach. Circular 40/02 on public procurement provides for cases where competitive tendering may not be appropriate, feasible or cost-effective.Non-compliant contracts of €25,000 or more are disclosed by my Department each year in its...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Neither I, nor officials in my Department, have met the group referred to by the Deputy. However, I have received correspondence from the group which was forwarded to my colleague, the Minister for Health, for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with 695 schools. The High Speed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Poverty (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government’s Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty, published in 2016, sets out a number of actions to alleviate the burden of energy poverty on the most vulnerable in society.  Research undertaken by the ESRI shows that the proportion of households in or at risk of energy poverty has reduced from 28% in 2015 to 17.5% in 2020.  Research also shows that the proportion of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment)  Bill will provide for a whole-of-Government approach to address climate change with the purpose of achieving the transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich and climate neutral economy by the end of the year 2050.  The Bill will significantly strengthen the statutory framework for climate governance, with...