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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Sep 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. Thequestion raised by the deputy in relation to how many drivers are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; and how many mechanics are needed to reach a full complement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Sep 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 monitoring of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Sep 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 issues raised by the deputy in relation to the reason the most industrious bus routes in Cork city are under-resourced and unable to fulfil their obligations at peak times and the reason school...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Sep 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: Bus Services (27 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. TheNational Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. TheNational Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters nationwide. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The CEO’s overall remuneration package, including taxable benefits, is determined by a sub-committee of the Board, in line with the company’s statutory obligations and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies - Remuneration and Superannuation Terms. The CEO's contracted terms and conditions are subject to approval by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My officials have liaised with Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) on this matter. IFI has informed me that one common carp (Cyprinus Carpio) was recorded in Lough Corrib during stock management operations but that no other common carp have been recorded in fish stock surveys of the lake to date. Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) is one of four fish species listed as a non-native species subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Information and Communications Technology (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Negotiations (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Loss and Damage is a core priority for Ireland’s work on climate change, where Ireland has taken an active role in both the negotiations and in the Transitional Committee, established to set up the fund. Ireland recognises that many vulnerable countries are acutely at risk to the impacts of climate change and that often it is the countries that have contributed least to global...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Negotiations (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Our reliance on fossil fuels is incompatible with the Paris Agreement and a low-carbon future. Ireland supports measures that reinforce and advance our transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels. We are taking action both domestically and internationally to tackle our reliance on fossil fuels. Following the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act 2018, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 119 together. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to contributions into the Climate Action Fund (CAF) is provided below in tabular format. Income from the NORA levy for 2023 is expected at the end of the year and the euro figure shown is an estimate only. Similarly, 2023 income relating to flight emissions offsets will not be known...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertakes a range of regulatory tasks relating to the licensing, permitting, consenting or certification of activities that could have an impact on the environment or on human health. For more information on licensing processes, including information on waste activities are regulated by Local Authorities and the EPA respectively, please see...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS) places a legal requirement on certain energy companies (known as "obligated parties") that operate in the liquid fuel, solid fuel, natural gas and electricity sectors in Ireland to deliver energy savings by supporting homes, businesses and other organisations to implement energy efficiency improvement measures. Only energy companies with sales...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Small Scale Renewable Support Scheme (SRESS) will support non-domestic renewable electricity generators above 50kW, but smaller than those supported under the RESS. This scheme will enable community projects, larger businesses, farms, and public buildings to maximise their participation in the energy transition. The first phase of SRESS was launched in July 2023. This sees both SRESS...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Regulatory and Poverty Impact Assessments (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Details of Bills and Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIAs) prepared by my Department from June 2020 to date are set out in the table attached. Table to be attached.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The electricity and gas retail markets in Ireland operate within a European Union regulatory regime wherein electricity and gas markets are commercial, liberalised, and competitive. Operating within this overall EU framework, responsibility for the regulation of the electricity and gas markets, is solely a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), which was...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department.