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

Eamon Ryan: In 2009, the Government approved the taking of a special dividend from ESB and the then Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), now the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), was tasked with implementing this decision through the mechanism of the network tariffs. It is important to note that the CRU was established as an independent statutory regulator by the Electricity Regulation...

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

Eamon Ryan: When Circular 25/2016 was issued it was brought to the attention of all bodies under the aegis of my Department. My officials have also written to all relevant Bodies in the interim, most recently in February this year, to remind them of their obligations under the Circular. However, I have no role in assessing the level of compliance in the bodies and as such, I do not have details of...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. In November 2021, the Deposit Return Scheme Regulations (S.I. No 599 of 2021) were signed. Under these Regulations, it is the responsibility of producers to establish and operate a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), to be funded by the following:Registration fees set by the approved body,Producer fees set by the approved body,Unredeemed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: It was proposed at the ACCI meeting held on 25 July 2022 that the next meeting of ACCI would be convened in September 2022. In the intervening period, ACCI had made a request for support funding to be made available to ACCI members and, in light of same, it was agreed to hold the next meeting of ACCI after the Estimates and Budgetary processes were completed. The intention was to reconvene...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Bye-Law No. 840 of 2008 (Conservation of Trout in Western Lakes) specifically addresses the concerns received by the then Western Regional Fisheries Board (WRFB) from angling stakeholders regarding the over-exploitation of trout in the Western Lakes and its tributaries. At that time, conservation measures had been introduced to limit the number and size of fish of other species that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: On 9 March 2023 An Post wrote to my Department seeking consent to the second phase of their current pay agreement which provides for a 2% increase in pay from 1st January 2023. In addition to this, on foot of a recent Labour Court decision, An Post also wrote to my Department on 9 March seeking approval to make increases to pensions in payment and deferred pensions of a 5% increase from 1...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Compulsory Purchase Orders (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Departmental records indicate a proposition, from 2006, regarding the proposed purchase of the fishery by the Northern Regional Fisheries Board (NRFB), a predecessor of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), from the fishery owner. The proposal did not proceed beyond a preliminary stage and discussions. Ultimately the fishery owner did not consent to the sale. I am advised by IFI that an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Strategic Rail Review is being undertaken in cooperation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. It will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. The Review is considering the future of the rail network with regard to the following ambitions: improving sustainable connectivity between the major cities (including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (20 Jun 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, the setting of tolls is a statutory function of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). As such, there is no formal consultative role for me as Minister in relation to tolls. The "maximum toll" for each tolled scheme is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (20 Jun 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, where applicable. In the case of the four Dublin Councils, prior to the introduction of the Local Property Tax...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (20 Jun 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 operation of public transport. The issue of the number of electric vehicle charging points at each Irish Rail train station's car park nationwide is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am aware that Portlaoise and Carlow are both situated on the inter-urban rail network with rail connections between both towns currently possible through interchange, usually via Kildare town. The fact is the two towns are situated on different parts of the network with Portlaoise on the Dublin-Cork line and Carlow on the Dublin-Waterford line. I would also note that interchange is a normal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (20 Jun 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. 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 most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Jun 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. Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jun 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 regarding the frequency with which the help and emergency push-button system on train stations' platforms are tested is an operational matter for Iarnród...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the purchase of rolling stock for the DART+ programme and commuter rail carriages. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issues raised by the Deputy, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. While I am not involved in the day-to-day operations or the management of related schemes and projects, two projects in Limerick - the Limerick City University Connectivity project, and the Moyross Train Station project - were selected to be part of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (20 Jun 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, the setting of tolls is a statutory function of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). As such, there is no formal consultative role for me as Minister in relation to tolls. The "maximum toll" for each tolled scheme is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: There are 12 commercial bodies and 6 non-commercial bodies under the aegis of the Department of Transport, governed by the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016. My department has a dedicated governance division which oversees compliance with the Code, including appropriate circulars relating to agencies. All circulars are distributed to our agencies once received. I can...