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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Feb 2024)

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 authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (13 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: A response was issued to the Deputy by Transport Infrastructure Ireland relating to the Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway on 27th October 2023 in response to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 17th October 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (13 Feb 2024)

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 question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éíreann. Therefore, I have referred the question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department publishes an indicative schedule of future auctions under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). The indicative volumes are based on estimated renewable generation volumes required to meet Ireland’s 2030 target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030. The latest schedule, which is due to be updated shortly, is published on my Department's website here: In relation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: A new plan-led approach to offshore renewable energy (ORE) was adopted by Government and approved by the Oireachtas in May 2023. Central to this plan-led approach is the requirement that all post Phase One offshore wind developments in Ireland must be situated in marine areas identified for this purpose that are located within Designated Maritime Area Plans, or DMAPs. As adopted by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Action 3 of the Energy Security Package commits Government to improving the ways that homes and businesses can manage their energy use by providing an evidence-based programme of communications activity and supporting ‘active consumers’ through smart metering and smart energy services. This objective is supported by the National Smart Metering Programme (NSMP), which will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) monitors the uptake of smart tariffs across the retail electricity market and began collecting data from Energy Supply companies regarding Time of Use (ToU) tariff uptake from mid-2022. The CRU have provided the following year end figures, with the latest data accounting for the period to the end of 2023: - 2021 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity market is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) which is an independent regulator, accountable to a committee of the Oireachtas and not myself as Minister. The CRU was assigned responsibility for the regulation of the Irish electricity sector following the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Updates on delivery of Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23) actions are published as part of the Department of the Taoiseach 2023 Climate Action Plan quarterly progress reporting, available at The Department of the Taoiseach oversees the reporting process that monitors the progress made against the actions listed in the Annex of Actions in CAP23. Quarterly progress reports are submitted to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Recognising the key role of community climate action in our transition to a climate neutral society, last month, I launched a fund of €27 million from the Climate Action Fund for local organisations working to build low carbon communities. Applications to access this funding are now open across the country. All local authorities have a dedicated Community Climate Action Officer (CCAO)...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Re-turn, the Deposit Return scheme operator, has engaged widely with all stakeholders and has committed to continually review accessibility practices considering the needs of all users.This approach includes the early convening of a consultative group to ensure that the concerns of all parties, in particular those with accessibility challenges, are heard and addressed. I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. Of these grants, the vast majority (approximately 90%) are targeted at the maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has been tasked with managing the central purchase of salt stocks for national, regional and local roads. The upfront cost related to the purchase and stocking of salt for national roads is funded from TII’s grant allocation while the cost for regional and local roads is funded from the Department’s Regional and Local Roads Grant Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 Feb 2024)

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 authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 Feb 2024)

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 authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (8 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. I have therefore requested an update from the NTA in relation to...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Three is not a bad number. It works well. I am giving advice, maybe.

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Three is the magic number, but we will see at the election. When John stepped down from here for the absolutely appropriate appointment as ambassador for the European Union to the US - what an appropriate position - there were statements in the House that day, everyone congratulating the Taoiseach at the time, Bertie Ahern, congratulating John and wishing him well. Trevor Sargent...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I will start by extending deepest sympathies on behalf of the Green Party to Finola and John's children, Juliana, Emily, Mary-Elizabeth and Matthew and especially to his brother, Richard, and sister, Mary, who are good friends of everyone in this House. It is a real loss for your family, more than anyone else. We remember, think about and pray for you today. I first met John Bruton when I...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the committee for the opportunity to present the 2024 Revised Estimates for the Department of Transport. Transport is a vital enabler in our economy and society. Our ambition is to support a transport system which will keep pace with our growing economy and population and provide sustainable, accessible, safe and secure transport options across all modes of travel. The budget is...