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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has incurred the following expenditure matching the description outlined by the Deputy. Advertising Campaign Advertising Company Mediums used Date Amount Covid-19 Passenger Information flyers Snap Leeson Lane, JKPrint COVID-19 passenger information flyers at ports and airports December 2020 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (12 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational 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: Public Transport (12 May 2021)

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 the statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services and also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services by way of public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 90 together. 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 integrated ticketing. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The position remains as outlined in my response to PQ Nos. 40 and 41 of 6th May 2021. I am not aware of any plans by Bus Éireann to withdraw the 100X Dundalk to Dublin Expressway service. The Deputy's previous questions (PQ Nos. 40 and 41 of 6th May 2021) have been forwarded to the NTA for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 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 frustration...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes to support homeowners, communities, commercial and public sector bodies to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. These are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The SEAI residential retrofit schemes offer partial grants for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. School BCP sites have been installed by NBI and the high speed broadband service will be switched on in these locations through service provider contracts managed by the Department of Education. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a 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 frustration when they are living so close to a fibre network but...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Procurement Contracts (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In line with Circular 20/2019, my Department has prepared a report detailing its progress in relation to Green Public Procurement. The report detailed five contracts where the contract value was over €25,000 as follows: Reference year 2020 A. Total number of contracts issued over €25,000 by priority sector B. Total value of contracts issued...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188, 190, 197 and 198 together. 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”) and issues in relation to CIÉ pension...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the operations of public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Road Safety Act and as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, including the theory test, is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. Individual cases are a matter for the Authority. The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. The Department understands the frustration at this decision, however, these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In line with the requirements of Circular 20/2019 my Department will report on its progress relating to green public procurement in its 2020 Annual Report which is currently being prepared.

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department hosts the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC, which was established by Government decision. It is the central cybersecurity incident response unit for the State, with a broad remit across the cybersecurity of government ICT and critical national infrastructure. The NCSC acts as a central contact point in the event of a government or nationwide cybersecurity incident...

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There is a clear recognition in Government and in this House of the importance of cybersecurity in all our lives. It is our lives that are affected when a breach like this occurs. The changes to reflect that have been significant in recent years. The last time I was Minister with responsibility for communications, ten years ago, there was one person effectively working part time on the...

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The staff provision is 29. The funding is closer to €7 million, not €5 million, including non-pay items. That amount tripled in this year's budget, reflecting the priority this Government gives it. We have a top quality team. I cannot say enough about the skills and public service they provide. However, they are not alone. The key resource in the State, which it is the...

Recent Cyberattack and its Impact on the Health System: Statements (18 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: We have to be careful not to speculate. We can only know the full details and full diagnosis of what happened after the extensive research the NCSC, the Department of Health and the international contractors do. It is likely the hackers were not just in the HSE on that particular day, but had spent a period of time in the system. These attacks are prepared in detail and at length in...