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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As described in the answer previously provided, DART+ is a programme comprising five separate but complementary projects which are at differing stages of development. Of those five projects, two – DART+ Fleet and DART+ Coastal North – are of particular relevance to the current Northern Line. This week, following Government approval, Iarnród Éireann has signed a new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (14 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As is standard in such circumstances, the High Level Steering Group for the All Island Strategic Rail Review consists of senior representatives from relevant bodies, albeit in this case it also reflects the all-island aspect of the Review. It is chaired at Assistant Secretary level from my Department and comprises representatives from - - Department of Transport; - Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Development Plan states that construction of the BusConnects Core Bus Corridors is expected to be substantially complete in all five cities by 2030, with BusConnects Dublin the most advanced of all the BusConnects programmes. The next milestone in relation to BusConnects Dublin is Government approval of the Preliminary Business Case under Decision Gate 1 of the Public Spending...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Dec 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including the Rural Transport Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to a just transition in the Midlands region and has dedicated significant funding to supporting workers, companies and communities affected by the closure of the peat-fired power stations and the end of peat harvesting by Bord na Móna. To date 51 National Just Transition Fund projects have finalised grant agreements with my Department and are delivering their...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The National Retrofit Plan, published last month as part of the Climate Action Plan, set ambitious targets to retrofit 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2 or carbon equivalent and to install 400,000 heat pumps in existing buildings by the end of 2030. These targets represent a very significant increase in both the volume and depth of retrofit activity in Ireland. Research and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Inspections (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26 and 27 together. Local Authorities are, and will continue to be, responsible for the enforcement of solid fuel regulations. The new enhanced solid fuel regulations will be drafted to ensure that Local Authorities have sufficient powers to ensure effective compliance within their functional areas. The Programme for Government also includes a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Inspections (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 28 to 31, inclusive, together. Enforcement action against breaches of the Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012) is a matter for Local Authorities and my Department does not compile statistics in relation to prosecutions taken or fines imposed. Local Authorities report...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air and Water Pollution (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Air quality in Ireland is protected by a range of legislation and policies, in line with EU and international policy, and is monitored by the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme, operated by the Environment Protection Agency, and funded by my Department. Data from monitoring stations shows that the measures to protect our air quality have on the whole been effective and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department's Statement of Strategy for the period 2021-2023 was approved by Government and published in March of this year. The Statement of Strategy sets out the strategic goals for the Department, in line with the Programme for Government, and identifies the Department's long-term vision of a climate neutral, sustainable, and digitally connected Ireland. In 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 37 together. There is currently only one offshore wind farm operating in Ireland, Arklow Bank, which has been operational since 2003. This wind farm consists of seven turbines and has an installed capacity of 25.2 MW. The SEAI reports annually on total electricity generated and electricity generated by wind in its Energy in Ireland publication, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: EirGrid has provided the information requested at a national level, details of which are set out in the tale below; figures for Dublin are not available. Year Ireland Electricity Consumption (GWh) 2001 24,382 2002 25,346 2003 26,027 2004 26,789 2005 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Energy Charter Treaty is a political declaration on international energy cooperation. It is designed to promote energy security through the operation of more open and competitive energy markets, while respecting the principles of sustainable development and sovereignty over energy resources. While there is an investor state dispute settlement mechanism as part of the Energy Charter...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The provision of security in post offices is an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister have a role. If the Deputy has specific security concerns or is aware of specific incidents these should be reported  directly to the relevant authorities. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A national charging infrastructure strategy is due for publication early next year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. I am also aware that a report was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: 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 schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters. While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the National Transport Authority's (NTA) public service obligation (PSO) programme, there is part of the national public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is responsible for the implementation of 54 specific commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future and it also plays a critical role in supporting other commitments. Many actions are being rolled out under the Climate Action Plan and will be supported by the Revised National Development Plan (NDP). Good progress has been made on these key commitments, with many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Dec 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of...