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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There is good work done at a local government level in Cork. I will look at the report and if there is any disparity, or if west Cork in particular is falling behind, I will be happy to try to address that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I will pass on to the Minister for Education the case the Deputy made regarding the needs of the Gaelscoil in question. On Deputy Stanley's question, motorcycle testing is returning. As the Deputy said, the physical reality for doing the test is now very different. We provided for an additional 42 driving testers. The direction I gave was that if further testers were needed, an...

North-South Interconnector Review Group Bill 2021: First Stage (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: No.

Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2021: First Stage (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: No.

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister of State and I thank the House for allowing us this opportunity to address the matter of international travel and aviation. The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, coupled with the emergence and spread of variants of concern, has resulted in one of the most sustained and deepest periods of suppression of international travel. Globally, aviation is experiencing its most challenging...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waterways Issues (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the response to Question No. 39699/20 of 1 December 2020. I understand that a pre-planning meeting with Tipperary County Council confirmed that planning permission is required for the proposed works. Consequently, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has issued a call for competitive tenders to engage consulting engineers to prepare a planning application and to appoint contractors for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. The scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). To date over 142,000 homes have received free upgrades leaving them better able to afford to heat their homes to an adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government set out that the Government does not support the importation of fracked gas and committed to developing a policy statement to establish that approach. On 18 May, the Government approved Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas was published. The policy statement provides that: - pending the outcome of a review of the security of energy supply of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Changes to the composition of the holders of petroleum authorisations, such as assignments or transfers of interest, are not uncommon occurrences. In accordance with Section 9A of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Act 1960, as amended, and Article 41 of the Licensing Terms for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production 2007, which is available on my Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill sets out our national economy-wide climate targets for 2030 and 2050, and the process for setting carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings. It does not specify economy-wide or sectoral carbon budgets, and does not present options in relation to decarbonisation. Once the Climate Change Advisory Council proposes carbons...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Legal Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to my reply to Question No. 158 of 5 May 2021. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The transition of the taxi and hackney fleet towards zero/low-emission vehicles has an important role to play in effecting a substantial reduction in transport CO2and of air pollutant emissions, particularly in Irish towns and cities due to the high mileage travelled by these vehicles, the stop/start and idling nature of their work, as well as the predominance of fossil fuels within the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including vehicle standards for taxis, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have, therefore, forwarded your correspondence to the Authority for consideration and direct reply. Please advise this office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government contains commitments to support the greening of the SPSV fleet and to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. To this end my Department funds two vehicle purchase schemes administered by the National Transport Authority; the eSPSV Grant Scheme to support the purchase of electric vehicles, and the WAV Grant Scheme to support the purchase of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 91 and 157 together. Both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the Covid-19 Emergency. The public transport system in Ireland has played an essential service role over the course of the pandemic, especially in carrying essential workers and others making necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (25 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stop and shelter signage. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95, 96, 98, 101 to 106, inclusive, 108, 119, 120, 144, 145, 162 and 164 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, following the closure of the Wexford to Waterford railway line in November 2010, a maintenance agreement was established between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann (IÉ). I am informed that the maintenance agreement was reviewed in 2019 and revised arrangements agreed last year between the NTA and IÉ which reflect the fact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 146 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (25 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy aware, the most recent speed limit guidelines were issued in March 2015 following a review by a speed limit review working group. Local Authorities (in conjunction with TII in respect of National Roads) are able to amend and set Speed Limits as appropriate and in accordance with the Speed Limit Guidelines for different sections of the road network as required and adopt bye-laws...