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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes to the Regular Wages Scheme (RWS). As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the provisions of Section 44(3) of the Transport Act 1950, I directed CIÉ to publish a statutory notice of the draft SIs in Iris Oifigiúil, which was advertised on the 14th of January 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The setting of special speed-limits on public roads is a reserved function of Members of Local Authorities. The Elected Members already have the power to introduce special speed limits including lower speed limits outside schools and these limits can apply on a 24 hour basis or on a periodic basis. In addition, both the NTA (in respect of schools in urban areas) and TII (in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Mar 2022)

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 day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the Authority's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Mar 2022)

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, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators. Licensed bus and coach operators are an integral...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 214, inclusive, together. The Government is strongly committed to helping combat the rising cost-of-living being experienced throughout the country. In this context, a suite of new measures is being introduced by Government to help with this issue, including a 20% average fare reduction on Public Service Obligation (PSO) transport services until the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. While my Department has not had engagement with the Polish authorities on providing transport for Ukrainian refugees to Ireland, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has taken the decision to allow free travel for newly arriving Ukrainian refugees on any Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport service from port of entry to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The query raised by the Deputy in relation to the gender breakdown of the NTA's Cork office is a matter for the NTA. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As of 20 September 2021 and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993,  the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The aim of the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is to increase the uptake of fully electric SPSVs and zero-emission capable wheelchair accessible SPSVs. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, reducing the CO2emissions of a sector which typically has very high mileage, and also can positively influence the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The 2021 Climate Action Plan sets out a framework for promoting a just transition in Ireland centred on the following four principles: - An integrated, structured, and evidence-based approach to identify and plan our response to just climate transition requirements - People are equipped with the right skills to be able to participate in and benefit from the future net zero economy -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Poverty (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Energy poverty is influenced by a person’s income, the energy efficiency of their home and the cost of the energy they use. The Government has put a range of policies and measures in place to alleviate fuel and energy poverty. These measures supplement lower income households through the Fuel Allowance and other payments, as well as providing free energy efficiency upgrades through the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) is Ireland’s flagship policy to deliver on the Governments target of up to 80% renewable electricity by the end of the decade. The first RESS auction for onshore wind and solar projects was held in 2020 and the second RESS auction process has begun with the qualification application window having closed in January and the auction is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not currently employ any officers specifically as Petroleum Exploration Specialists. There are, however a number of Geologists employed in the Geoscience Regulation Office within my Department with significant experience in the petroleum sector.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 16 together. The RePowerEU Plan launched by the European Commission on 8 March 2022 sets out an outline plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030 in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This communication sets out new actions to ramp up the production of green energy, diversify supplies and reduce demand, focusing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The EU Commission on 8 March published REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy which sets out a clear plan to make Europe independent from Russian gas including through a faster paced transition to renewable energy sources. The Climate Action Plan 2021 and annex of actions sets out a roadmap to deliver on Ireland's target of a 51% greenhouse...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18 and 19 together. Section 57 of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960 requires that I lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas every six months a report detailing all exploration activities, including petroleum exploration authorisations granted during the period of the report. The last such report laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not awarded any contracts to the company specified by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The North-South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the all-island Integrated Single Electricity Market and increasing security of electricity supply in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will also facilitate the achievement of the goal to generate up to 80% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030. A resilient and well-connected energy infrastructure is...