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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: On 1stJanuary 1984, “Vesting Day”, the Department of Posts and Telegraphs was disbanded and 2 limited companies were formed, namely An Post and An Bord Telecom. As this former employee continued with An Bord Telecom after vesting day they would be a member of the An Bord Telecom pension scheme and should refer any pension queries to Eir.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Radon gas is recognised as a serious threat to public health and estimated to be responsible for approximately 350 cases of lung cancer annually in Ireland. In response to this issue, the Government established a National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS). The Strategy is now in its second phase covering the period 2019 to 2024.  Implementation of the Strategy is overseen by an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Government remains committed to a just transition in the Midlands region and has dedicated significant funding to supporting workers, companies and communities affected by the closure of the peat-fired power stations and the end of peat extraction by Bord na Móna.56 National Just Transition Fund projects have entered into a grant agreement with my Department, with €22.1 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I am committed to increasing the supply of renewable energy to our grid and the overriding need to rapidly replace fossils fuels in our energy system and welcome any initiative that supports this objective. However, I have no function regarding restricting advertising for fossil fuels in general. While forthcoming new regulations on solid fuels for domestic heating purposes will include...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I received a recommendation from my officials on 1 September and granted my consent on 2 September to the payment of an increase of 2% to An Post pensioners with effect from 1 January 2022. The consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for the proposal was subsequently provided on 7 September. An Post has been made aware of this and has communicated with the Group of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Dublin District Heating Scheme was awarded funding under the Climate Action Plan and Dublin City Council is, with the support of other organisations such as the City of Dublin Energy Management Agency (CoDEMA) and the National Development Finance Agency, working on delivery of the scheme. More broadly, my Department established a District Heating Steering Group in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: We currently have no vacancies in the Geological Survey Division at this time. The figures queried by the Deputy can be found in the tables below: GSI Numbers as of 1 January 2021 Director of GSI 1 Assistant Principal 1 Chief Superintendent 1 GIS Manager 1 Principal Geologist 3 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Government is acutely aware of the impact that the increases in global energy prices is having on households and that is why mitigating measures were introduced throughout 2022 amount to €2.4 billion and as part of Budget 2023 where €2.5 billion has been allocated for once off cost of living supports. My Department is working across the energy supply system, and with NGOs,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees of the schemes.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Supply Board (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Increased wholesale gas prices, which are mainly caused by Russia reducing supplies to Europe and the war in Ukraine, are leading to unprecedented increases in electricity and gas prices for households and businesses. They are also leading to windfall gains for some energy companies across Europe, particularly those companies involved in the production of fossil fuels and those who are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Budgets (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 172, inclusive, together. My Department prepares a profile of projected monthly spending at the start of each year and actively manages expenditure throughout the fiscal year to deliver on its agreed business priorities and objectives.  However, it is not unusual for actual expenditure to vary from profiled expenditure. The war in Ukraine has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Budget 2023 included an exchequer capital funding allocation of €337.3 million for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) residential and community energy upgrade schemes, including Solar and Microgen. €291 million of the exchequer allocation is being provided from carbon tax revenue. This allocation compares to €244.2 million in funding in 2022 (allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Solar PV panels are installed under a number of scenarios and are supported under a number of Department funded and SEAI administered schemes. For domestic installations, solar PV is installed on new homes, as one of the measures to achieve compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. They are also installed on existing buildings through grant supports offer by Government, through...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The programme of works in relation to installation of solar photovoltaic panels on school buildings, as announced in the Budget, are a matter for my colleague the Minster for Education. More broadly, the public sector has a very strong track record in energy efficiency, as evidenced by achieving the ambitious 2020 target of a 33% energy efficiency improvement compared to an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: On the 22nd September I announced the extension of Government supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV panels for non-domestic buildings – aimed specifically at businesses, public organisations and community groups. The new grants are the next phase in the Government’s Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) and are administered through the Sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Transport (4 Oct 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, please see the number of domestic flights for work purposes taken by Ministers, Junior Ministers and Departmental staff for each of the years 2019 to 2022 inclusive, set out in tabular form. Number of domestic flights Year Minister Junior Ministers Department staff – return flights Department staff – single flights ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 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 provision and operation of public transport.  The issues raised by the Deputy regarding the inclusion of certain services in the public consultation on enhanced timetables, the extension of the short-hop zone, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 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...