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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle age limits for SPSVs, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. Since August, a series of global...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (24 Nov 2022)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 165 together. Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of the Irish Government. 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. Decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles will be key to achieving this objective in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State Road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (24 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 and 169 together. 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,...

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I might share some of my time with Deputy Ó Cuív.

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Má thagann sé, mar a dúirt an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. The Government will not oppose this motion because we agree with the central argument set out in Deputy Connolly's speech. The OECD report she refers to is exactly right in that it is system change we need, rather than just tinkering with measures within it. This is a useful opportunity to consider that and to...

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland has significant concerns about the compatibility of the Energy Charter Treaty with the Paris Climate Agreement and about the ECT’s dispute resolution mechanism, which allows investors to sue States, who are party to the ECT, for failing to protect energy investments, in particular fossil fuel energy investments in the context of decarbonising energy systems. We have expressed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Responsibility for the regulation of the retail electricity and gas markets was assigned to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) under the 1999 Electricity Regulation Act and subsequent legislation. It is a function of CRU to regulate the electricity and gas markets. As part of its statutory role, the CRU has responsibility for consumer protection and monitors energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Communities Energy Grant Scheme (CEG) is part of the Government's National Retrofit Programme and is aimed at upgrading building stock and facilities to high standards of energy efficiency and renewable energy usage, thereby reducing fossil fuel usage, energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.The Scheme supports cross-sectoral and community-oriented partnership approaches that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While the use of Eircodes is a very useful resource for identifying the location of a property ordering a service such as broadband, an Eircode is not mandatory when ordering a broadband service. For example, in the case of the National Broadband Plan, where an Eircode has not been allocated to a premises in the Amber area, I am advised that National Broadband Ireland (NBI) will allocate a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The issue at hand is an operational matter for the board of the ESB, which is independent of the Minister, and therefore this is not an issue in which I have a function. Deputies have been provided with contact details for the ESB should they wish to raise matters such as the subject of this PQ. In this instance, I have forwarded the query raised in the question to the ESB for their attention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The SEAI published the National Heat Study on 22 February 2022. The Study is a comprehensive analysis of the options for reaching net zero emissions from the heating sector by 2050 and contains detailed analysis which is being used to facilitate the development of options, policies and measures to decarbonise the heating and cooling sectors to 2050. The Study considered a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Nov 2022)

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 making a booking with a travel pass is an operational matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Dublin City Council received an allocation of €52.8...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (23 Nov 2022)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (23 Nov 2022)

Eamon Ryan: No, I have not been briefed by my Department or by representatives of Caisse de Depots et Consigations regarding the future direction of the company.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Nov 2022)

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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of bus stops. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (23 Nov 2022)

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...