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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (12 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Single Electricity Market (SEM) is the wholesale electricity market for the island of Ireland. The SEM is regulated by the SEM Committee and administration of the SEM is managed by the Single Electricity Market Operator. The SEM Committee comprises the two energy regulators, CRU and Northern Ireland’s Utility Regulator and an independent member. In the SEM, all electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (12 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (12 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 to 178, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 183 together. 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 procurement of the national bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. Electrification will be key to achieving this objective in the transport sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most prominent transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 182 together. The need to review and reform the Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV) licensing regime is recognised by my Department. An analysis undertaken a number of years ago that indicated the potential for streamlining the licensing process. Due to work priorities relating to Brexit and the impact of the COVID pandemic, however, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (11 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved the Micro-generation Support Scheme in December last year which provides supports for up to 380MW of micro-generation by 2030, primarily for self-consumption. To facilitate export from micro-generators, on 15 February this year I signed the Regulations (SI 76 of 2022) that transpose Articles 21 and 22 of the recast Renewable Energy Directive which brings these Articles...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wildlife Conservation (11 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department's office in Booterstown has an insect hotel. As part of the preparations for the relocation of my Department's HQ next year, staff in my Department have established a number of subgroups to look at different aspects of the move. One such group deals with biodiversity which is developing a work programme which includes the establishment of a biodiversity team in the office. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (11 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure throughout Ireland. The company fully understands the Government position and a sustainable, viable and customer-focused post office network is a key strategic priority for the company. The Government recognises the importance of the high value and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wildlife Conservation (11 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While my Department does not have a dedicated policy in place to install artificial structures to provide shelter and habitat space for wild species, as part of our recent upgrade of our courtyard we have installed biodiversity, bug and bird boxes to enhance the working environment for our staff and to support broader biodiversity objectives. I have referred your question to the agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. A cross-Departmental Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce has been established to drive delivery and capture wider and longer term economic and business opportunities associated with the development of offshore renewables in Ireland. This will include the identification of supporting infrastructure development and supply chain opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) publishes in its annual Energy in Ireland report the official annual figures of total electricity generated and the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources in Ireland. The latest edition of the report is available here: www.seai.ie/data-and-insights/seai-statistics/key-publicatio ns/energy-in-ireland/....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Security Framework (NESF), published in April 2022, is a response to the challenges of ensuring the ongoing and long-term security of affordable energy supply. The Framework provides a single overarching and initial response to address Ireland’s energy security needs in the context of the war in Ukraine. It coordinates work connected to energy security across the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: 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 quality assurance.The Scheme offers unprecedented grant levels,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Energy Security Framework, published in April 2022, is a response to the challenges of ensuring the ongoing and long-term security of affordable energy supply. The Framework provides a single overarching and initial response to address Ireland’s energy security needs in the context of the war in Ukraine. It coordinates work connected to energy security across the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 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: Energy Policy (10 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: Energy Conservation (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: 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 efficient heating systems by end-2030.  This represents approximately 30% of the housing stock and is among the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air and Water Pollution (10 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I am acutely aware that air pollution is a significant cause of premature deaths and health problems in Ireland. It is estimated that each year, some 1,300 people die prematurely in Ireland due to air pollution from solid fuel burning and that there are over 16,200 life years lost. Many people also experience a poor quality of life due to the associated short-term and long-term health impacts...