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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: In May 2021, the Government approved and published a Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas. The policy statement sets out the Government’s position 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 the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: NGOs are active on a broad range of issues, including wildlife conservation, biodiversity and climate change. Organisations my Department funds include: - The Irish Environmental Network (IEN), which is an independent umbrella organisation for environmental NGOs with its own corporate governance structures. The distribution and allocation of funding to its members is decided by the IEN -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Consumer Protection (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the recent increases in global energy prices is having on households and throughout 2022 introduced a €2.4 billion package of supports and as part of Budget 2023 has introduced a package of once off measures worth €2.5 billion. This includes a new Electricity Cost Emergency Benefit Scheme through which €550.47 (exclusive of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Advertising (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The amount expended on advertising and promotion in my Department in 2022 and in January 2023 is as follows: 2022 January 2023 Total 4,794,926.72 68,261.11 4,863,187.78 The 2022 figure includes an amount of €3,718,367.92 relating to the 'Reduce Your Use' energy campaign. 'Reduce Your Use' is a cross-government public...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The number of communications staff currently employed in my Department is 12. This is due to increase to 17 by the end of 2023. In 2022, the total cost of communications staff was €469,592. The full year cost for the sanctioned staff in 2023 is €782,447, although the actual cost will be less than this due to the time required to identify suitable candidates to fill roles. These...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has committed to significant funding of residential energy efficiency measures and investment in alternative heating sources which will reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and lower the cost of heating our homes. Budget 2023 has provided €348 million for SEAI residential and community energy upgrade schemes. The Government, in February 2022, approved a package of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Extended Producer Responsibility system for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and waste batteries provides for the return of waste vaping devices to any retail outlet that sells them when purchasing a new one or they can be disposed of (for free) at civic amenity sites. I have stated previously that I would address any shortcomings in the proper management of these devices at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has decided to place a cap on all market revenues of non-gas electricity generators in line with Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. As per the regulation, it will apply from December 2022 to June 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Flood Risk Management (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The submission and oversight of planning applications in respect to works referenced by the Deputy are operational matters for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in which neither I nor my department have any role. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI’s...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. The recently published Climate Action Plan 2023 sets out a plan to implement the carbon budgets and sectoral emissions ceilings along with a roadmap for taking decisive action to halve our emissions by 2030 and reach net zero no later than 2050, as was committed to in the Programme for Government. The plan sets out measures and actions...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: With reference to this Question and the reply given to Question No.70 of 8 February 2023 there is no further information. Officials in my Department would be happy to facilitate a meeting with representatives from the organisation referred to and would ask this organisation to contact my officials on NBPCommsUnit@decc.gov.ie in order to arrange this meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is currently working with the ESB, the European Commission and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to facilitate the donations of energy equipment to Ukraine. The total value of equipment is still yet to be estimated, however it consists of several circuit breakers, voltage transformers, disconnectors and an autotransformer. These offerings will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Legal Cases (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: I am taking the Deputy's question to be in relation to cases taken under the Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2011, which prohibits discrimination in employment in relation to 9 grounds, i.e. disability, gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, or membership of the travelling community. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 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 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: Electric Vehicles (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (21 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 30/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: Irish Sign Language (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My department is aware of its obligations under the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 and has advised the agencies under its remit of their obligations. My department has not received any requests for Irish Sign Language interpretation since the commencement of the Act. My department has appointed an Access Officer, who is responsible for providing and coordinating assistance and guidance to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. As the Deputy's Question relates to the National Transport Authority (NTA), I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (21 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 their responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding...