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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: Air Quality (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Local Authorities are, and will continue to be, responsible for the enforcement of solid fuel regulations. The new enhanced solid fuel regulations are being drafted so that Local Authorities have sufficient powers to ensure effective compliance within their functional areas. The Programme for Government also includes a commitment to develop a regional approach to air quality enforcement....

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

Eamon Ryan: A public consultation on the draft Clean Air Strategy ran from 7 March to 3 May. More than 100 submissions were received and are now being reviewed, with a view to finalising and publishing the strategy later this year. The strategy will outline how we will enhance and protect the air we breathe, and set out a pathway, based on a comprehensive cross-Government programme of policies and...

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

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 195 together. Enforcement action against breaches of the Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 is a matter for Local Authorities. Local Authorities are themselves responsible for allocating the appropriate staffing resources and finances to ensure they can fulfil all their air quality...

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

Eamon Ryan: This is not a matter for my Department as policy responsibility in relation to the nitrogen dioxide emissions levy and collection of the revenues raised each year are matters for my colleague the Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe TD. In this regard I note a similar question has issued to the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Equal Opportunities Employment (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department meets its obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 by providing access to employment, enabling people with disabilities to participate in employment including promotion, training and ensures that all staff receive equitable treat and opportunities in the workplace. Under the Comprehensive Employment Strategy...

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

Eamon Ryan: This is an operational matter for ESB and not one in which I have any function. However, I have referred this matter to the Company and asked the company to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

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

Eamon Ryan: New regulations on the use of solid fuels in Ireland are to apply to solid fuels that are placed on the market for heating in residential and licensed premises. This will not impact on fuels supplied for the purposes of powering vintage machinery.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (17 May 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. The number of homes upgraded to a B2 BER or better for 2019 - 2022 (to end of April) is set out in the table below. SEAI SCHEME 2019 2020 2021 2022 Better Energy Homes ...

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

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Since 2000, over 465,000 homeowners have upgraded their homes with support from these schemes, representing nearly one home in four across the country. This has resulted in warmer, healthier and more...

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

Eamon Ryan: The table below shows the voted funds that were allocated to Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) in each of the years 2017 to 2022. Year Allocated 2022 €30,513,000 2021 €30,442,000 2020 €31,095,000 2019 €30,495,000 2018 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: When computer hardware is replaced or upgraded within my Department, there is an arrangement in place with a charity that provides computers, teacher training and innovative learning programmes to schools across Africa. This charity uses ISO14001 (Environmental Management) certified IT Asset Disposition partners. Where reuse of hardware is not possible we partner with WEEE compliant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 May 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.This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Licensed bus and coach operators are an integral part of the overall public transport system particularly in areas which are not covered by existing public service bus and rail services. In recognition of this, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Government have provided temporary financial supports for certain licensed commercial services with a view to protecting capacity across the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Licensed bus and coach operators are an integral part of the overall public transport system particularly in areas which are not covered by existing public service bus and rail services. In recognition of this, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Government have provided temporary financial supports for certain licensed commercial services with a view to protecting capacity across the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In March 2021, I was delighted to launch, with Minister Naughton 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. My Department announced funding in 2021 for up to 320 jobs (including existing jobs) in local authorities to support the expansion of walking and cycling infrastructure all over the country. This increase in resourcing reflects the €1.8bn of funding committed for walking and cycling over the planned lifetime of the Government. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and Greenways. The National Transport Authority (NTA), meanwhile, has responsibility for the allocation of funding to specific projects and oversight of their development, in cooperation with the relevant local authorities....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (17 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government committed to an investment of €360 million per annum in walking and cycling over the lifetime of the Government. This investment will benefit society in both urban and rural areas by encouraging modal shift away from the private car thus improving fitness and health and reducing transport emissions. The exchequer capital funding available for Greenways...