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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In order for Ireland to ensure adequate resilience in case of a major disruption to our gas imports, we will introduce a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve as a transitional measure to address security needs in the medium-term, to be used only if a disruption to gas supplies occurs. My Department, in consultation with Gas Networks Ireland, the transmission system operator, will complete a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In May 2021, the Government approved the ‘Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas’ which states “pending the outcome of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with”. The statement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In order for Ireland to ensure adequate resilience in case of a major disruption to our gas imports, the Government has decided to introduce a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve as a transitional measure to address security needs in the medium-term, to be used only if a disruption to gas supplies occurs. My Department, in consultation with Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), the transmission system...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The 'Energy Security in Ireland to 2030' report, its supporting Annexes and work programme of 28 actions was published on 14 November, following approval by Government. The comprehensive report concludes that Ireland’s future energy will be secure by moving from a fossil fuel-based energy system to an electricity-led system, maximising our renewable energy potential, flexibility and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to households vulnerable to energy poverty. This year's budget of €148.5 million is the highest ever. Increased awareness of the multiple benefits of retrofit and improvements to the Warmer Homes Scheme is driving increased levels of demand for the scheme with over 20,000...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Advertising (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department uses advertising to promote a range of services, supports and initiatives that affect people and communities across Ireland. As the media landscape has evolved over the past number of years, advertising expenditure has grown to address the diverse needs of different audiences, including costs associated with achieving national reach for important public messages. For example,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Communications (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not met with either organisation referred to in the question.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Coastal Protection (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Regional Offices (CAROs) were established in 2018 to support local government to respond and adapt to climate change. There are four CAROs which provide for a coordinated approach on climate action across the local government system. They coordinate national and local climate policy and work to ensure there is a more joined-up approach to responding to the climate crisis at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the reply to Question No. [50597/23] of 21st November 2023. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 126 together. The All-Island Generation Capacity Statement (GCS) is an annual report from EirGrid (Transmission System Operator) examining the likely balance between electricity demand and supply for the next 10 years. The GCS includes comprehensive information on energy generation capacities and infrastructure in Ireland. The GCS also includes a table...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The All-Island Generation Capacity Statement (GCS) is an annual report from EirGrid (Transmission System Operator) examining the likely balance between electricity demand and supply for the next 10 years. The GCS includes comprehensive information on energy generation capacities and infrastructure in Ireland. The GCS also includes a table of all the dispatchable generation capacity in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Fund (CAF) was established on a statutory basis, with effect from 1 August 2020, on the commencement of the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Act, 2020 (the Act). A key objective of the Fund is to provide support for projects, initiatives and research that contribute to the achievement of Ireland’s climate and energy targets, and for projects and initiatives...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: At the request of the District Heating Steering Group, a research project was initiated to assess the viability of retrofitting an existing communal heating system with a shallow geothermal energy source. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland commissioned an independent consultancy to undertake this research. The report has now been published and us available here:...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The procurement of fuels for ESB power stations is an operational matter for ESB. The Department of Foreign Affairs officials in Dublin and the Irish Embassy in Bogota monitor the human rights situation in La Guajira region and remain in contact with the ESB on the issue. I understand that ESB remains a member of Bettercoal whose mission is to promote continuous improvement in mining and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 188 together. The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Home charging is the primary charging method for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 2023)

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 (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Greenways. Funding is administered through the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Noting the role of the TII in the matter, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The Tralee Northern Relief Road is one of a limited number of strategic regional and local road improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Nov 2023)

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....