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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: It is expected that the number of authorisations will decline further as authorisations continue to expire or are relinquished, with no new authorisations for new exploration and extraction replacing them. I received Government approval on 2 February 2021 to prepare legislation to give statutory effect to this prohibition, which will be done through this Bill. A statutory ban will send...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have also received Government approval to draft amendments to the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act 1954 for inclusion in this Bill. Acknowledging the significant level of investment required by ESB group in its business, in particular in electricity network assets and renewable generation assets, these new heads will increase the statutory borrowing limit of the ESB from its current...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The use of CCTV and other Audio-Visual recording equipment in assisting waste enforcement efforts is primarily an operational decision for local authorities.  I understand that in 2020, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) initiated a number of investigations into the use of CCTV and other Audio-Visual Recording (AVR) equipment by a number of  State...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 245 together. The North-South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the all-island single electricity market and increasing security of electricity supply in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will also help Ireland to move towards our 70% renewable electricity target by 2030. A resilient and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Resources (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 232 together. The review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems is focussing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050. The review includes a technical analysis and public consultation. Consultants have been appointed to undertake the technical analysis...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department continues to work with the Department of Education to prioritise schools with no high speed broadband, within the Intervention Area, for connection over the term of the National Broadband Plan. In this regard, an acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan was announced in December which will see some 679 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 294 together. The Questions refer to premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website 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. I appreciate people's...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. Responsibility for policy in relation to wastewater is a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: On 23 March 2021, the Government approved the final text of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill. The Bill will define how five-year carbon budgets and related sectoral targets will be set, with every sector contributing, ensuring we continue to work to achieve a broad political and societal consensus on the transition to a climate neutral economy and society....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, shows the areas which will be included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour coded and searchable by address and Eircode.· Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high speed broadband through the State led...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Inland Fisheries Forum (NIFF) was established by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in accordance with Section 7 of the Inland Fisheries Act 2010 to facilitate broad stakeholder input into policy formulation. The first two terms of the NIFF have expired and the last meeting took place in April 2018. Officials from my Department are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Apr 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 ensuring no premises...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 269 together. 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 over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waterways Issues (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Bord Na Móna Enhanced Decommissioning, Rehabilitation and Restoration Scheme includes the provision of funding of €108 million for the implementation of the Scheme over a period of 5 years. The Scheme will, over time, employ 307 people, some of whom will be engaged on a seasonal basis, with 210 full time equivalents engaged over the delivery period. The scheme will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together. The latest available figures from Eirgrid, the Transmission System Operator, indicate that in Quarter 4 of 2020: - 3,991 GWh of electricity was generated from renewable sources within the State: - 4,147 GWh of electricity was generated from non-renewable sources within the State; - 468.9 GWh of electricity was imported; and - 522.6 GWh...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Matters relating to the two power stations to which the Deputy refers are an operational issue for the Board and management of the ESB and not ones in which I, as Minister, have any statutory function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 252 together. While as the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, I have no legal function in relation to An Taisce, my Department provides it with funding for a variety of initiatives, including the National Spring Clean; the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) National Litter League; and the Green Schools programme. A total...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am very aware of the important work done by the member organisations of the Irish Environmental Network (IEN).  These national environmental NGOs are active on a broad range of environmental issues, including wildlife conservation, biodiversity and climate change. I recognise that, in addition to the climate and biodiversity challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Projects (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In 2020 my Department undertook a strategic review of the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) in order to inform policy as to its future and as to whether the DHDA continues to be required to meet a socio-economic need. I have considered the outcome of the review and will shortly bring proposals to Government on the future of the DHDA. The report of the strategic review will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Litter Pollution (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239, to 242, inclusive, together. Enforcement actions against illegal waste and littering activity are a matter for local authorities and the Office of Environmental Enforcement within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA compiles comparative statistics on local authority performance relating to their waste and litter enforcement...