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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Local Authorities are statutorily responsible for the preparation of waste management plans. The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices are currently preparing a new National Waste Management Plan (NWMP), informed by, inter alia, the National Planning Framework. The Plan will set out the required actions at local and regional levels to deliver on the Waste Action Plan for a Circular...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland’s Digital Connectivity Strategy aligns with EU priorities, under the Digital Decade 2030. Ireland’s level of connectivity to support digital activity has improved significantly in recent years. The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is a composite index summarising relevant indicators on Europe’s digital performance. Ireland ranked 5th in 2021 among EU...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland has made considerable progress in decarbonising our electricity sector over the last decade, with a major reason for this being the construction of renewable generation sources and their successful integration onto the electricity grid. The recently published Climate Action Plan 2023 includes the following targets: - Target 6 GW of onshore wind and up to 5GW of solar by 2025; - 80%...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The final 1990-2021 inventory data, updated by the Environmental Protection Agency this month, indicates that between 2011 and 2021, Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 5.5%, from 58.85 Mt CO2eq. to 62.11 Mt CO2eq. While emissions in 2021 were lower than the peak years of 2016 - 2018, they did show an increase from 2020. It is clear that we must redouble our efforts to reduce...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021 commits Ireland to a legally binding target of a climate neutral economy no later than 2050, and a reduction in emissions of 51% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. Following the process set out in the Act, a carbon budget programme proposed by the Climate Change Advisory Council was adopted by the Oireachtas on 6 April 2022. On 28 July...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: High energy prices are a very serious concern to Government which is why a range of measures have been implemented, most recently the €1.2 billion package, announced in February, which extended the VAT reduction on electricity and gas until the end of October. This is in addition to the measures announced in Budget 2023 which introduced €2.5 billion of once of cost of living...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. 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. The transport sector, which accounts for about 20% of Ireland’s overall carbon emissions, must play a central role in the national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that my Office has received the motion referred to by the Deputy. A letter to Cork County Council is currently being finalised and will issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (27 Apr 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 Apr 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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Cork. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (27 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the supplier concerned does not have any current contracts with my Department.

Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am very privileged to make the closing contribution to what has been a very important debate. The issue of our co-operation and future on this island together is central to many Deputies in this House. The contributions throughout the afternoon were heartfelt, not from any script but from people's lived experiences. They reflect the importance of restoring the institutions in Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 42 together. 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 primary aim of the scheme is to provide upgrades to those living in, or at risk of, energy poverty. The scheme is available to people in receipt of certain qualifying payments from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. There are a number of home energy improvements offered as part of the Scheme. The upgrades that will be recommended for a property will depend on many factors, including age, size, type and condition of the property. For each eligible home,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The waste management market is serviced by private companies, where prices charged are matters between those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract and consumer legislation. As Minister I have no role in setting prices in a private market. However, in the interest of encouraging further...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: High energy prices are a very serious concern to Government which is why a range of measures have been implemented, most recently the €1.2 billion package, announced in February, which extended the VAT reduction on electricity and gas until the end of October. This is in addition to the measures announced in Budget 2023 which introduced €2.5 billion of once of cost of living...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: High energy prices are a significant concern to Government which is why a suite of measures has been introduced, most recently the new €1.2 billion package, announced in February, which extended the VAT reduction on electricity and gas until the end of October. This is in addition to the measures announced in Budget 2023 which introduced €2.5 billion of once off cost of living...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices came into force in October 2022. This Regulation seeks to address windfall gains in the energy sector through a temporary solidarity contribution based on taxable profits in the fossil fuel production and refining sectors and a cap on market revenues of specific generation technologies in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) was assigned consumer protection functions under the 1999 Electricity Regulation Act and subsequent legislation and has statutory responsibility for the compliance by energy suppliers with their consumer protection obligations. The electricity and gas retail markets in Ireland operate within a European Union regulatory regime wherein...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I last met with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on the 2nd of March. A wide range of issues were discussed, including the decarbonisation challenge, energy security, as well as electricity and gas sectoral issues.