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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question No 161 of 23 November 2023. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As I have publicly stated, most recently on 9 November last in the Dáil, the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is not fit for purpose. The Energy Charter Treaty modernisation has not progressed adequately. Therefore, Europe has signalled a full exit from the treaty should be undertaken, now that modernisation has not been possible. Throughout this process Ireland has expressed strong views...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In December 2022, my Department published Ireland's Digital Connectivity Strategy which supports the ambition outlined in the National Digital Strategy and sets out a number of ambitious targets, including that:all Irish households and businesses will be covered by a Gigabit network no later than 2028all populated areas will be covered by 5G no later than 2030, anddigital connectivity will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In February 2022, Government announced an enhanced package of measures to support the uptake of home energy upgrades. This included the introduction of a new National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme and the establishment of a network of registered One Stop Shops to offer a start-to-finish project management service for home energy upgrades. There are now 17 One-Stop-Shops registered by SEAI. Of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has responsibility for the Climate Action Fund (CAF) into which payments in accordance with the provisions of Circular 01/2020 (Procedures for Offsetting the Emissions Associated with Official Air Travel) are made. It is important to note that payments are not made directly into the CAF, as any transfers into the CAF are subject to prior approval from the Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Accelerating Renewable Electricity Task force was established in March 2023 as a key action under Climate Action Plan 2023 to support the onshore renewable electricity targets, in particular the 80% of electricity demand from renewable generation by 2030. The Task force was established in March 2023 and has met on the following dates:23/03/202315/06/202310/10/2023The Task force includes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including WAV grants, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. My colleague, the Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D., has responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2023)

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the national provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2023)

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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2023)

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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2023)

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, and for decisions in relation to the routes of these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2023)

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Dublin. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. As of end December 2022, the Balance Sheet deficit for the two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term. As of end December 2022, the Balance Sheet deficit for the two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (12 Dec 2023)

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the national provision of the national Public Service Obligation bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (12 Dec 2023)

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 conjunction with the relevant transport operators. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 Dec 2023)

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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to thank Deputy Devlin for his question. I will refer to my recent response to Deputy Higgins parliamentary question [Dáil Question 55] of December 6th2023. "My Department is responsible for the implementation of 54 specific commitments in the Programme for Government: Our Shared Future, as well as playing a critical role in supporting other commitments. Key updates regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is in place to support the greening of the SPSV, or taxi, sector. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, reducing the CO2 emissions of a sector which typically has very high mileage, and also can positively influence the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by improving general perception and awareness of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (12 Dec 2023)

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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...