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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Local Authorities are statutorily responsible for the preparation of waste management plans. The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices are currently finalising a new National Waste Management Plan (NWMP), informed by, inter alia, the National Planning Framework. The Plan will set out the required actions at local and regional levels to deliver on the Waste Action Plan for a Circular...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s Digital Connectivity Strategy aligns with EU priorities, under the Digital Decade 2030. Ireland’s level of connectivity to support digital activity has improved significantly in recent years. The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) score Ireland 13th in Europe for overall 5G Coverage with 84% coverage compared to the EU average of 81%. The continued investment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 106 together. 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 nolater than 2028;all populated areas will be covered by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 110 together. Data from the EPA's inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the years 1990 to 2022 show that Ireland's emissions have reduced by 3.1% over the past six years. The most recent EPA inventory figures show that Ireland's emissions fell by 1.8% between 2021 and 2022. This latest reduction was driven by higher fuel prices, reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In the past weeks, price reductions have been announced by the main energy suppliers who share approximately 98% of both the retail electricity market and the retail gas market in Ireland. These suppliers have announced price reductions between 9 and 30% and customers can expect to see this reflected in retail bills (for households and businesses) over coming months. However, supplier...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In line with my response to Question No162 of 28 February this year, under the EU Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), legally binding annual greenhouse gas emissions targets are set for each Member State for the period 2021–2030. The regulation covers sectors of the economy that fall outside the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), including transport, buildings,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112, 113 and 114 together. Ireland is in the top five globally for installed wind power capacity per capita, with approximately 4.7 GW of onshore wind generation capacity, and is a world leader in the integration of variable renewable electricity onto the grid. While solar energy is a distance behind onshore wind generation, it is a growing source of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Nov 2023)

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 planning, design and construction 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 operations...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (15 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 make it an offence to dispose of waste by uncontrolled burning. Article 5 of these Regulations provided an exemption to allow for the disposal of uncontaminated wood, trees, tree trimmings, leaves, brush, or other similar waste generated by agricultural practices only. Such burning was only to be done as a final...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (15 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 Greenway projects in each local authority area, as well as some Active Travel projects on or adjacent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 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: Public Transport (15 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev Ireland, and I have therefore forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Nov 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 request raised by the Deputy in relation to providing a breakdown of the number of driver and mechanic staff within Dublin Bus per year between 2018 to 2023, is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Nov 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: Road Projects (15 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (15 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The construction and maintenance of Irish Coast Guard Buildings is delivered by the Office of Public Works. The programme of work is managed and funded by my Department. I am happy to report that there has been steady progress on the new Coast Guard Station for Westport. The construction tender process is in the final stages and it is anticipated that works will commence on site during Q1...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (15 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Irish Coast Guard Building Programme is delivered by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and funded by my Department. The provision of a new station building for the Ballyglass/ Belmullet Coast Guard Unit is part of the new build programme. OPW are currently working to identify the most suitable site to provide this facility for the Unit. OPW’s internal Property Acquisition Section...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the 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 issue raised by the Deputy concerning the timetabling of an earlier service on the Kilkenny to Waterford rail route is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: All enquires relating to driver certification of professional competence (CPC) are handled by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual applications. Due to data protection rules regarding the sharing of personal data, you will need to contact the RSA directly on this matter. A complaint can be made by email through the...