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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I agree. There is no reason not to go in the same direction. As I said earlier, it creates a requirement for safe spaces. We can look at all options, in terms of trials or other mechanisms, but we are well placed to make that leap. The target in the plan, which is for a 50% increase in active travel, will, in hindsight and in history, be seen as under-ambitious. Once we start to get the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Yes. I heard a public health doctor from DCU on the radio this morning make the point that this is transformative in terms of improving people's health. People arrive fresh, energised, attentive, exercised and healthier. Once people start to have that experience and realise that this is a better way of getting around, it will spread virally. That is what we need to do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Sectoral Emissions Ceiling: Minister for Transport (17 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I agree.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 183 together. The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy is a vital policy support for the development of renewable electricity and to enable Ireland reach our national and EU energy and climate targets. The PSO provides support for renewable generators under a number of Government schemes, including the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Based on the first point of the Principal Geologist PPC Scale the WTE cost for three additional posts at that grade would be €235,968 per annum. However the actual cost would be governed by Circular 08/2019 - Starting Pay on promotion, and may be higher should those recruited have previous equivalent experience in the public sector.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 May 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 the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government’s Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) was approved by Government in December 2021, with a target of achieving 380MW of new renewable generation capacity by 2030, under the Climate Action Plan 2021. Grants are currently available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for domestic installations, up to a maximum of €2,400.? Grants are limited...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 167 together. Projects of common interest (PCIs) are key cross border infrastructure projects that link the energy systems of EU countries. They are intended to help the EU achieve its energy policy and climate objectives of affordable, secure and sustainable energy for all citizens, and the long-term decarbonisation of the economy in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades or eligible homeowners who are most at risk of energy poverty. Eligibility for the Scheme is linked to receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments, including the Fuel Allowance. Households where someone is participating in a Community Employment scheme and is also in receipt of Fuel Allowance are eligible to apply to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I recognise that rental properties can present a specific challenge for energy efficiency improvements. This is an issue found in most countries where the incentives to invest in energy upgrades can be misaligned between landlords and tenants. The Government’s Housing for All Plan commits to the introduction of a minimum BER for private rental properties, where feasible, from 2025,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 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. To date over 150,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme, leaving the occupants better able to afford to heat their homes to an adequate level. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide upgrades to those living in, or at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 May 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 the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices sets out two obligations on Member States to achieve reductions in electricity demand consumption: 1.To endeavour to reduce overall electricity consumption in the period November 2022 to March 2023 by 10% (compared to the average of the previous...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Communities are currently supported by Government to develop plans for local energy projects through the Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme. The programme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. There are currently over 752 SECs in the SEC Network with a target to grow this number to 1,500 by 2030. The Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is working with the Department of Finance, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund to develop a residential retrofit loan guarantee scheme, which will be backed by a counter guarantee provided by the EIB Group. The loan guarantee will provide risk protection to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Water Quality (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in relation to this issue. The policy and legislation pertaining to water treatment plants is under the remit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. I am advised that Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. I understand that Uisce...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: All applicants to the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme's [CEIGS] 2022 funding call have been informed by the Department, on 12 May 2023, as to whether or not they were selected for funding. A formal public announcement of the names of those applicants who have selected for grant funding will be made later this month. All awards of grant funding are conditional on a grant agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Social Media (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is committed to ensuring that information and services are accessible to all citizens. Our Irish Language Scheme sets out our commitments in terms of providing information, services and participation through Irish. We have an Irish Language Officer who is working with the social media team to ensure that we continue to grow our bilingual and Irish language content across all...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Equality Issues (16 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department takes a number of actions to ensure that reasonable accommodations as prescribed under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 are made available for employees. My Department’s Disability Liaison Officer works to ensure that suitable arrangements for disabled colleagues are available to ensure access to employment, advancement, and training. New employees to my...