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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together.Earlier this year, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, (DHLGH) in consultation with my Department, completed a review of the solar panel planning exemptions set out in the Planning and Development Regulations, with a particular focus on facilitating increased self-generation of electricity. Consequently, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission of 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 considers necessary to protect the security of supply. It is assisted in its role by EirGrid and my Department. The CRU currently has a programme of actions underway to ensure the security of our electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The electricity and gas retail markets in Ireland operate within a European Union regulatory regime wherein electricity and gas markets are commercial, liberalised, and competitive. Operating within this overall EU framework, responsibility for the regulation of the electricity and gas markets, including the matters raised by the Deputy, is solely a matter for the Commission for Regulation of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 200 together.198 and 200 0 togetherIreland's current position remains to maintain its membership of the Energy Charter Treaty in the context of supporting the Agreement in Principle on the modernisation process to align the Treaty with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the environmental concerns integral to it while having regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Warmer Homes Scheme offers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners who are most at risk of energy poverty. Eligibility for the Scheme is linked to receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments. The eligibility criteria for the scheme were selected as they represented the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Section 15(1) of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Acts 2015 to 2021 includes provisions regarding the duties of relevant bodies. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies states that every State body should have due regard to its legal responsibilities and the objectives set by Government. Communications between my Department and such bodies often occur in contexts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Oct 2022)

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. As you are aware, a draft national charging infrastructure strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025 was published for consultation in March. The draft strategy sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Oct 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 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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Oct 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for decisions regarding the routes of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Development Plan sets out the strategic investment priorities for each National Strategic Outcome and within each National Strategic Outcome for each relevant sector. Updates in relation to the progress of individual projects and programmes can be found at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Investment Projects and Programme Tracker available at the link below. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Oct 2022)

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 issue of DART stations with CCTV-monitored bicycle parking is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The development of legislation of this nature, which involves the repeal of legislation which pre-dates the foundation of the State, is complex and technical and so I am unable to provide a definitive timeline for the completion of this work. This is a complex issue which spans the responsibilities of several Departments and levels of government, as well as consultations with several...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are ten positions with the Department of Transport’s Press and Communications Function. Department of Transport Press and Communications Division Press OfficeMedia RelationsSocial MediaDigital / Video Communications 5 External CommunicationsCitizen Information CampaignsWebsite AdministrationInternal CommunicationsCustomer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not have any vacant leased properties.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In March 2021, I launched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities. This will help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Oct 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 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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (25 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Budget 2023 expenditure allocation for carbon reduction and public transport is €1.53 billion, as announced on 27 September. Officials in my Department and the transport agencies are now working to agree more precise programme and project-level allocations for 2023, and these will be available in the Revised Estimates Volume before the end of the year. Once allocations are set, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Oct 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Oct 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 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: Bus Services (25 Oct 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 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...