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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The maintenance, renewal and operation of the rail network and stations on the network, including the proposed station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. In July 2022, I launched a new dedicated Office, Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, which will oversee and accelerate Ireland’s transition to zero emission vehicles. A suite of new grants and initiatives have been launched and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (13 Jul 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 issue raised by the deputy in relation specific benefit-in-kind payments within Bus Éireann is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (13 Jul 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 is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following my 5 July reply in relation to PQ 33062/23, information on The Shannon Airport Group as requested by the deputy is outlined below. Benefit in Kind The payment of benefit in kind for vehicle and health insurance is a matter for the employee. The CEO of The Shannon Airport Group discharges benefit in kind personally. Health Insurance In reference to the request for clarification on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department facilitates internships for 3rdlevel students, upon request from third level institutes. In 2022 my Department launched a Transition Year Program. The aim of the programme is to engage and educate students about the workings of the Irish Civil Service, allowing them to gain valuable insights into the various career opportunities, roles and functions within the service and our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following my 5 July reply in relation to PQ 33062/23, information on IAA and IANS as requested by the deputy is outlined below. IAA reply Covid deductions In 2021, in response to COVID-19, staff salaries above a certain threshold were reduced. In response to a recommendation of the Internal Disputes Resolution Board, and approved by the AirNav Ireland Board, a lump sum payment, equivalent to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Following my 5 July reply in relation to PQ 33062/23, information on the daa as requested by the deputy is outlined below. Other’ payment This related to payment of c.26 days annual leave (6 days carried forward from 2021 and 20 days for 2022). The majority of the balance was accrued during 2022 when the CEO was unable to take leave given the challenges being faced by the business at...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Fuels (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has responsibility for the obligation on suppliers of road transport fuel to include a certain percentage renewable transport fuel in that supply, including HVO used in road transport. Supporting the supply of renewable energy in transport, the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2023-2025 published by the Department of Transport sets out the pathway to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Senator for raising what is a very important issue for the county of Kildare and the people in the town of Naas, but it also allows me to outline some of the work we are doing on these pathfinder projects and why they have been introduced. As the Senator said, 35 projects have been agreed with a wide application. We went to every county council and asked them to come forward...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have it here.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I absolutely agree with the Senator. It is time for action. The exact cost will obviously have to be set out. That was an indicative amount. It could be less. It depends on how the project is staged. Works, as I said, have to be completed by the end of 2025 to qualify. The funding is available. That political commitment in the use of the climate fund is absolutely clear and certain....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traffic Management (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: We will have to act very fast here. As I said, we have regular meetings of our sustainable mobility task force reviewing each and every project and if one does fall out of a credible timeline, we will reallocate the funding. I hope that does not happen.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Senator Chambers for addressing a really important issue. Because of our climate targets, we have to retrofit all those homes below the B2 rating. That amounts to approximately 1.5 million homes. We estimate we will do it, according to the plan, decade by decade. In this first decade, it will involve half a million homes and the installation of 400,000 heat pumps. Heat pumps are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Schemes (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I do not disagree with what the Senator has said. We will continue to revise and review, as I said. I have two points to make. The reason we are seeing the numbers of completed works grow dramatically is that the cost of fuel remains very high by historical comparisons. The advantage of investing in the home is that it brings down fuel bills and improves the value of the house. Houses...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently preparing regulations which will require every household in the State on a waste collection service to be provided with a separate organic waste collection service. This is in line with commitments given in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy and will also satisfy the requirements of the Waste Framework Directive for Member States to ensure that, by 31...

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

Eamon Ryan: The information requested in the Question 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: Renewable Energy Generation (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have no role in this matter. Taxation and tax exemptions, including the tax exemption on income from domestic microgeneration, are managed by Revenue and within the purview of the Minister for Finance.

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

Eamon Ryan: In July 2021, the Single Use Plastics Regulations came into effect. These regulations banned a range of single-use plastic items (SUP), including cutlery, plates, beverage stirrers, food containers and beverage cups and containers made of expanded polystyrene and all products made from oxo-degradable plastic. The regulations also include mandatory labelling for certain products,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities (12 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 50 and 51 together. Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity market is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) which is an independent regulator, accountable to a committee of the Oireachtas and not the Minister. The CRU was assigned responsibility for the regulation of the Irish electricity sector following the enactment of...