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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. A record budget of €148.5 million has been allocated to the scheme for 2023. The average cost per home completed in the last three months of 2022 was €21,376. The eligibility criteria for the Warmer Homes Scheme are mainly...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention. Further details are available on specific areas within County Cork through the NBI...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am advised by NBI that, as of 17 February 2023, over 129,400 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 26 counties, with over 118,600 premises passed and available for immediate connection. Construction is underway across 26 counties demonstrating that the project is reaching scale. The level of connections is increasing on a daily basis and is exceeding...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 158, inclusive, together. I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 17th February 2023, over 129,400 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 26 counties, with over 118,600 premises passed across 26 counties and available for immediate connection and over 31,500 premises have taken up a connection....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 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 provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169, 200 and 202 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 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 BusConnects Cork. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Feb 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 query raised by the Deputy in relation to the amount that Iarnród Éireann spent on personnel security within its stations and trains in 2022 is an operational matter for the company. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. 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 local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 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 matter raised in relation to issues with bus services to and from Donegal town is an operational matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 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 route X30, are commercial bus services and responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company. I have, therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Feb 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 provision of bus stops and bus shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 193 together. As the Deputies may be aware, the Strategic Rail Review is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The results of the review will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. The Strategic Rail Review is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. As of 20 September 2021 and in line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Investment in Greenway...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: CIÉ have advised that the Group’s two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”), are currently not in compliance with the Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) as defined in the Pensions Act 1990. As the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (28 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. From July 2020 costs for special adviser(s) to the Minister for Transport were absorbed by the Department of the...