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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Security Framework set out that the development of an integrated hydrogen strategy for Ireland is to be prioritised, in line with the Climate Action Plan. My Department has launched a public consultation to gather the views of stakeholders and interested parties, in order to inform the development of a hydrogen strategy for Ireland. The consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department currently employs one person with an abated public service pension.  The public service pension abatement principles are applied in all cases where persons are re-employed by my Department in accordance with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 211 together. On the 15 February, this year I signed the Regulations that create an obligation on suppliers to offer the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff to new and existing micro-and small-scale generators so that they will receive payment for excess renewable electricity they export to the grid, reflective of the market value. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The phased introduction of the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) has begun with the commencement of the MSS domestic solar PV grant on 16 February last, with grant levels up to a maximum of €2,400 available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The SEAI also are working to extend the solar PV grant to the non-domestic sector for installations up to 6.0kW, from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214, 215 and 228 together. The National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme introduces a new, highly customer centric, way to undertake home upgrades. SEAI registered One-Stop-Shops will provide an end-to-end service for homeowners. This includes surveying; designing the upgrades; managing the grant process; helping with access to finance; engaging contractors; and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan and National Retrofit Plan have set ambitious targets to retrofit 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2 or carbon equivalent and to install 400,000 heat pumps in existing buildings by the end of 2030. My Department is engaging with the Department of Finance, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers a range of grant schemes to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Grants of up to 50% are now available for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy efficiency retrofits for people at risk of energy poverty.€118 million has been allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The phased introduction of the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) has begun with the commencement of the MSS domestic solar PV grant on 16 February last, with grant levels up to a maximum of €2,400 available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The SEAI also are working to extend the solar PV grant to the non-domestic sector for installations up to 6.0kW, from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The national Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme is operated, maintained and monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, my Department has provided funding for a significant upgrade to the network in recent years and, as a result, the number of monitoring stations has increased from 29 in 2017 to 102 today. All stations collect air quality data for a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Data centres play a critical role in supporting digital and communications infrastructure across all sectors of our economy. They provide benefits to society including the creation of employment and the stimulation of economic growth through foreign direct investment. However, as large energy users they also present considerable challenges to the future planning and operation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Earlier this year, Government announced an enhanced package of measures to support the uptake of home energy upgrades and include: - A new National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme providing increased grant levels of up to 50% of the cost of a typical deep retrofit to a B2 BER standard. - Establishment of a network of registered One Stop Shops to offer a start-to-finish project management service,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The 2021 Climate Action Plan (CAP21) sets out a range of emissions reductions for each sector that together will contribute towards achieving the 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The range of emissions reductions for the built environment published in CAP21 is 44% - 56% relative to 2018 levels and includes direct emissions associated with buildings in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2 (or cost optimal equivalent), and to install 400,000 heat pumps to replace existing heating systems by 2030. The review of the National Development Plan (NDP) resulted in an unprecedented financial commitment to support achievement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Strategic Rail Reviewis being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. It will inform the development of the railway sector on the island of Ireland over the coming decades. Following a competitive tendering process, Arup were appointed to undertake the Review,which commenced last September. A public consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Projects (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project. Noting the above...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Jul 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 park and ride facilities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to inform the Deputy that none of my current Department staff are subject to abatement of a pension as provided for under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In respect of Parliamentary Questions that have been referred to agencies under my Department's remit, and where Deputies have informed my private office that they have not received a direct reply within the specified 10 working day period, my private office follows up with the agency concerned. In this case, I note that my private office did not receive a notification of this nature from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (14 Jul 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure.  The management of the public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities. Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Jul 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 light rail. As the Deputy may be aware, in line with its statutory responsibilities, the NTA recently conducted public...