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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 217 and 218 together. 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...

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. 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...

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

Eamon Ryan: Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a bioliquid, which when used in the transport sector is referred to as a biofuel. HVO bioliquid is also used as renewable energy for heating and power generators. Supporting the supply of renewable energy in transport, the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy sets out the pathway to the achievement of both Climate Action Plan targets and European obligations...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 223 together. Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of the Irish Government. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles will be key to achieving this objective in the...

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

Eamon Ryan: My colleague, the Minister for Finance has responsibility for the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) Scheme for Gas Vehicles and Refuelling Equipment. I understand that the Minister for Finance will review the scheme in 2024. The scheme, which was introduced in the Finance Act 2018, provides for a 100% up-front wear and tear allowance for qualifying expenditure incurred in a given year....

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

Eamon Ryan: CNG is natural gas that has been compressed and stored at high pressures (over 200 bar) and is typically used as a transport fuel. It is particularly suitable for use in commercial vehicles where electric solutions are not yet a viable option. The gas used can be either natural or renewable gas that meets the network specifications, providing a pathway to more sustainable transport....

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: Park-and-Ride Facilities (20 Jun 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 agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, which includes the provision of park and ride facilities through the Park and Ride Development Office. Noting the NTA's...

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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including routes 51 and 64, are commercial bus services and responsibility for the operation of those services, including timetabling, is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (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: Electric Vehicles (20 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. In January this year, I launched the national Strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025, alongside an Implementation Plan. The strategy sets out the government’s ambition...

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing and wheelchair accessible vehicle grants, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry and accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Jun 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

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

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including SPSV licensing and taxi fares, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (20 Jun 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 agreed responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, which includes the provision of park and ride facilities through the Park and Ride Development Office. Noting the NTA's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I absolutely agree with the Deputy. I met my officials about this issue yesterday. We are confident we can deliver a scheme in the autumn to meet the gap the Deputy has mentioned. I look forward to delivering that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: We intend to introduce it before the end of this year. It is taking longer than we wanted, mainly because the European Investment Bank is a key partner and it is the first time it has engaged in direct consumer-related lending. We had to change the structure of it to facilitate its concerns. I will make a wider point. We discussed at length in earlier questions how we go further to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Grid (15 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I expect it to be concluded before the end of this year. I will have to come back to the Deputy on exactly how long it will take to put in the regulatory systems. I will finish on the third point I was going to raise, which addresses the Deputy's question, in a sense. It comes out of recent conversations with EirGrid on its shaping of our electricity 2.0, as it were. Very good work has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Significant work has been undertaken over the past two years to develop the regulatory framework to enable the construction and operation of offshore wind farms and associated infrastructure. The national marine planning framework was adopted by the Government in May 2021 and is Ireland’s first marine spatial plan. The Maritime Area Planning, MAP, Act was enacted in December 2021 and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Eamon Ryan: We will publish the DMAP for phase 2 this summer and move towards delivering the parameters of the auction by the end of this year. The auction will start early next year. There is likely to be a second phase 2 to make sure we meet the full 2030 targets. At the same time, and there will be no real delay, the next iteration after that will be the move towards the enduring regime and future...