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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (19 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The administration and management of applications under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) schemes are an operational matter for the SEAI. As Minister, I have no function with regard to individual grant applications. The SEAI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with SEAI’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (19 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport operators for the provision of public transport services are decided by the NTA in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 May 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 national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which operates under the TFI Local Link brand. In light of the NTA's responsibilities for TFI Local Link services,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The aim of the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is to support the greening of the SPSV sector. It is aimed at improving air quality in urban areas, reducing the CO2 emissions of a sector which typically has very high mileage, and also can positively influence the uptake of zero emission passenger cars by improving general perception and awareness of the benefits of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (19 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that there has been no expense incurred by my Department for the cleaning and sanistising of roofs under the Departments control for the past five years to date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 May 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and is responsible for the licensing of public bus...

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I very much appreciate the contributions of the various Deputies. That characteristic of listening to each other and coming to a common understanding of what we should do next is going to be essential in the development of a statutory just transition commission. I hear the various concerns from across the country, which are many, varied and valid. We have to create a system that is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is 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 harvesting by Bord na Móna.The EU Just Transition Fund is a newly established fund which seeks to address the adverse effects of the climate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Employment of seasonal workers by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is an operational matter for IFI.  Neither I nor my Department have any role.  IFI have established a dedicated e-mail address: oireachtas@fisheriesireland.iewhere direct detailed queries may be made by members of the Oireachtas. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Officials in my Department have met with representatives of the social enterprise referred to in the question. The Programme for Government and Climate Action Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit the equivalent of 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2/cost optimal or carbon equivalent and the installation of 400,000 heat pumps in existing homes to replace older, less...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Act 2022 established a scheme for the making in 2022, of a once-off Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Payment to each domestic electricity account, having regard to the exceptional rise in energy prices. The credit of €176.22 (excluding VAT) which suppliers began applying in April, will be applied to remaining...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Small Public Service Vehicles (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may be aware that the National Transport Authority (NTA), pursuant to section 24 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, is actively engaged in a review of the 2017 Maximum Fare Order, which sets the maximum fares that may be charged by the driver of a taxi in respect of a journey undertaken in the State. The objective of the Maximum Fare Review is to determine whether changes need...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Small Public Service Vehicles (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy will be aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Any changes in the approach to, and locations of, the Driver Entry Test to encourage growth and address the number of drivers available in the SPSV industry, are a matter for the NTA. As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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: Public Transport (18 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Prior to COVID-19, €287 million of Exchequer funding was provided for PSO services in Budget 2020; however, since 2020, additional funding has been required to continue to address the significant COVID impact on public transport provision. All PSO providers are currently in receipt of emergency support funding to compensate for fare revenue loss arising as a result of the impact...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Act 2022 established a scheme for the making in 2022, of a once-off Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Payment to each domestic electricity account, having regard to the exceptional rise in energy prices. The credit of €176.22 (excluding VAT) is being applied to all domestic electricity accounts from April and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While peatlands in their natural state act as long-term sinks for atmospheric CO2 and are recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as the most important long-term carbon store in the terrestrial biosphere, the purpose of the draft solid fuel regulations is to protect human health. It is estimated that each year, some 1,300 people die prematurely in Ireland due to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) was approved by Government on 21 December 2021 and is opening on a phased basis in 2022. Under the MSS, farms, businesses, sports and community organisations generating up to 6.0kW will be eligible for a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grant at the same levels as domestic customers (max €2,400). This grant will become available...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 commits Ireland to reach a legally binding target of net-zero emissions no later than 2050, and a cut of 51% by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels). The Climate Action Plan set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the residential sector from 7 Mt CO2 eq. in 2018 to between 3.5-4.5 Mt CO2 eq. in 2030. The Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers free energy upgrades for eligible homeowners in low-income households who are most at risk of energy poverty. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Since the start of the scheme in 2000, over 145,000 free upgrades have been supported by the scheme. In 2021, the average cost of the energy efficiency measures...