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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: In relation to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) National Energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme 2022, the SEAI have confirmed that the call is currently live and ongoing.The application deadline is May 16th, 2022. It is proposed the Award Notifications will issue in Q4, 2022. Please see the SEAI’s webpage for the dates and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Protection (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The surveillance technology referred to in the Deputy's question is not in use in any of my Department's offices.The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, published in September 2020, contains some 200 circular economy measures which will be delivered on a phased basis over the 5-year lifetime of the plan.  A number of specific measures address the need for more sustainable textile production and consumption practices, including measures to:- Develop separate collection framework proposals that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I have no function in purchasing coal. If the question is in respect of the purchase of coal for electricity generation, the matter would be an  operational one for the company concerned and would likewise be one in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Schemes (26 Apr 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 existing 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The primary purpose of the State site at Kilrane is to ensure that all of the appropriate statutory customs, SPS and health checks and controls required for HGVs arriving from Great Britain are undertaken in a secure, timely and efficient fashion with the minimum of delay. Any additional use of the site would need to have regard to that important priority in addition to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (26 Apr 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 mitigation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 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 BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme ("RWS") and 1951 superannuation scheme ("1951 Scheme") and issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. In relation to the RWS, CIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (26 Apr 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 issue raised by the deputy in relation to Cavan bus station is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Department of Transport has five staff members seconded to other public bodies who remain on the Department's payroll. In accordance with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform rules, during periods of secondment, staff maintain their terms and conditions of employment including their civil service grade and when the secondment period ends they return to the Department at that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Apprenticeship Programmes (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is not directly involved in the running of apprenticeship programmes. However, it did register as an employer with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) in 2020, supporting an Apprenticeship Programme which provides professional accounting accreditation to upskill our existing staff and ensure that my Department has a high performing talent pool for accountancy and finance roles....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Apr 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/shelters. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: There are 46 full-time staff members employed by this Department who earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour. All of these staff members are currently on incremental payscales which will see their rate of pay rise to above the living wage after 4 years of service. 42 staff members in this cohort are serving at Clerical Officer level. 4 staff members in this cohort are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The aim of the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV) Grant Scheme is to support the greening of the taxi 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: Road Signage (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from the Council's own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (26 Apr 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 issue raised by the deputy in relation to an online ticket booking facility for Bus Éireann routes 345 and 323 is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (26 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. From July 2020 costs for special adviser(s) to the Minister for Transport were absorbed by the Department of the...