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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I received the SEAI Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 on 4 July this year. The Report will shortly be submitted to Government for approval after which it will be published.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Development Goals (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Development Goals unit in my department is wholly dedicated to the remit of delivering on Ireland's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We have adopted a ‘whole-of-Government’ approach to achieving the SDGs with each Minister having responsibility for delivering individual SDG targets related to their functions, with responsibility for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have no role or statutory function in the matter raised by the Deputy. The provision of public payphones was previously subject to a Universal Service Obligation (USO) under the Universal Services Regulation (S.I. No 337 of 2011). However, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) removed the USO for payphones from 1 Jan 2021. Following the end of the USO, this is now a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Development Goals (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and myself are attending the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit during which we will re-affirm Ireland’s commitment to Agenda 2030 and the delivery of the SDGs both at home and abroad. Ireland has been centrally involved in developing and implementing the SDGs which were adopted in 2015. Progress towards achieving them has been set back by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all colleagues, stakeholders, and citizens. Our Statement of Strategy, Le Chéile 23, is underpinned by the values set out in the Civil Service Renewal Plan. A key action arising from this is our corporate strategy 'Ag Obair Le Chéile' which aims to develop our people, culture and organisation. As part of Ag...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low-income households vulnerable to energy poverty. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households as quickly as possible is a top priority for my Department and the SEAI. Increased...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I met the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Mr John Kerry on the fringes of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit which I attended in Nairobi, Kenya earlier this month. We agreed that it would be beneficial to arrange an official meeting before COP28 to discuss how we can work collectively on addressing the climate crisis, including with respect to increasing implementation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Regulations (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has been leading negotiations for Ireland on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Following the publication of the European Parliament’s position on 14thSeptember 2023, tripartite meetings on the CRMA between the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Commission are due to shortly commence, expected to conclude before the end of 2023. The present...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Payment of taxable benefits is a matter for the company in line with tax law. The Bord na Móna CEO’s overall remuneration package 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 and is subject to approval by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: There were a number of exceptional items related to pensions, primarily arising from a Labour Court decision, which impacted the annual accounts for An Post in 2022. I am satisfied that these items were appropriately accounted for and the subject of audit. They were further analysed by NewERA prior to the submission of the report and accounts to me. However, as matters relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Parliamentary Question No. 83 sought information about BIK payments in relation to all State/semi-State bodies or other public bodies under the aegis of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. The amount of €123,000 related to payments listed as 'other' in the return from Bord na Mona. As previously noted all contracts for the CEO or equivalent in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The premises referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High-Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by National Broadband Ireland as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 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 the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (20 Sep 2023)

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. Noting the role of the NTA in relation to the allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (20 Sep 2023)

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. Noting the role of the NTA in relation to the allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Sep 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 provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (20 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 the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As part of Action 6 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy a review was undertaken to examine the framework for setting of speed limits in Ireland including specific consideration of the introduction of a 30km/h default speed limit in urban areas. The group was established in later 2021. This review follows from a previous review undertaken in 2013. The review group, as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus...