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

Eamon Ryan: On 31 August 2022, the CRU presented to the Energy Security Emergency Group results of modelling on hypothetical retail electricity price scenarios. These scenarios examined the possible impact on Estimated Annual Bills (EAB) that a household may face from a theoretical supplier across Q4’ 2022 to Q3’ 2023, given the increased volatility in wholesale gas prices following the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the procurement of the national bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Communications (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The correspondence submitted by the deputy refers to one of a series of actions underway to ensure the security of our electricity supply over the coming winters, as per the programme being overseen by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, which has statutory responsibility to ensure security of supply, has the duty to monitor electricity supplies and to take sure measures as it...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The National Just Transition Fund is a key pillar of the Government’s plan for the Midlands region. This fund was made available in 2020 to support the transition to a decarbonised economy. 56 National Just Transition Fund Projects are scheduled to continue delivery until 2024. The total value of projects is approximately €30 million, with a total of €22 million...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently drafting legislation 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: Energy Conservation (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. As the retrofit industry transforms to accommodate much higher levels of output in line with our national targets, quality must be maintained at a high level to ensure value for money for the tax-payers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Health and Safety (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Climate Action Plan 2023, my Department has committed to developing an Electricity Storage Policy Framework by Q3 2023. My Department recently held a consultation to inform the final framework. As part of the consultation process, my Department held an industry stakeholder event to further discuss the key issues/questions raised within the consultation. This included safety...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 to 143, inclusive, together. The Government's Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas sets out that pending the outcome of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems, it would not be appropriate for Ireland to permit or proceed with the development of any LNG terminals. The review...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The correspondence referred to was passed to my colleague, Minister of State for Transport (with responsibility also for Postal Policy) Jack Chambers TD to respond directly to the local authority. I understand that a detailed response was issued by Minister of State Chambers to the local authority on 13 April 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices has had on households and has prioritised action across Government to support people to stay warm and well. This is why a €2.4 billion package of supports was implemented during 2022, and a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion included in Budget 2023. The Budget package...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Climate Action Plan 2023, the Government has committed to achieving at least 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030, representing the first steps in achieving a long-term plan, set out in the Programme for Government, to take advantage of a potential of at least 30GW of floating wind post-2030. The Government’s approach to offshore wind development involves several...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (25 Apr 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. Under State...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. The table below sets out the demand data provided by Gas Networks Ireland for the percentage change in gas demand for Q1 2023 vs Q1 2022. Sector Q1 2022 (GWh) Q1 2023 (GWh) % Change Demand 14,730 14,914 1% Power Generation 7,925 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has had three contracts with KPMG over the past twelve months with a total value of €199,150.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 Apr 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has earmarked €5.1bn for capital spending on new national roads projects from 2021 to 2030 as part of the NDP. This funding will enable improved regional accessibility across the country as well as compact growth, which are key National Strategic Outcomes. The funding will provide for the development of numerous national road projects, including the completion of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 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 Deputy may be aware that there is a major relevant rail carriage capacity enhancement project underway, the purchase of 41 additional intercity railcars, delivery of which commenced last...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including the Rural Transport Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Apr 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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (25 Apr 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 to the amount of revenue generated for CIÉ through advertisement on billboards at train and bus stations in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form;...