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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The 2021 Climate Action Plan sets out a framework for promoting a just transition in Ireland centred on the following four principles: - An integrated, structured, and evidence-based approach to identify and plan our response to just climate transition requirements - People are equipped with the right skills to be able to participate in and benefit from the future net zero economy -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Poverty (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Energy poverty is influenced by a person’s income, the energy efficiency of their home and the cost of the energy they use. The Government has put a range of policies and measures in place to alleviate fuel and energy poverty. These measures supplement lower income households through the Fuel Allowance and other payments, as well as providing free energy efficiency upgrades through the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) is Ireland’s flagship policy to deliver on the Governments target of up to 80% renewable electricity by the end of the decade. The first RESS auction for onshore wind and solar projects was held in 2020 and the second RESS auction process has begun with the qualification application window having closed in January and the auction is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not currently employ any officers specifically as Petroleum Exploration Specialists. There are, however a number of Geologists employed in the Geoscience Regulation Office within my Department with significant experience in the petroleum sector.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 16 together. The RePowerEU Plan launched by the European Commission on 8 March 2022 sets out an outline plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030 in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This communication sets out new actions to ramp up the production of green energy, diversify supplies and reduce demand, focusing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The EU Commission on 8 March published REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy which sets out a clear plan to make Europe independent from Russian gas including through a faster paced transition to renewable energy sources. The Climate Action Plan 2021 and annex of actions sets out a roadmap to deliver on Ireland's target of a 51% greenhouse...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18 and 19 together. Section 57 of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960 requires that I lay before the Houses of the Oireachtas every six months a report detailing all exploration activities, including petroleum exploration authorisations granted during the period of the report. The last such report laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has not awarded any contracts to the company specified by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The North-South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the all-island Integrated Single Electricity Market and increasing security of electricity supply in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It will also facilitate the achievement of the goal to generate up to 80% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030. A resilient and well-connected energy infrastructure is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Taxi Regulation (Maximum Fares) Order 2017 which took effect on 1 February 2018, sets the maximum fares that may be charged by the driver of a taxi in respect of journey undertaken in the State in line with the table contained in the Schedule to the Order. The Deputy may be aware that work on the latest NTA Review of the national maximum fare is well underway, and fuel costs are a major...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Deputy, My Department has engaged Word Perfect Translation Ltd on 41 times between 2011 to date in 2022 for translation services from English into various languages for Departmental reports and documents. Details are set out in the table below. The provision of materials in other languages is an important aspect of our approach to customer services and is necessary in terms of meeting our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: While 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 Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (23 Mar 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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including route 14, are commercial bus services and as such responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company. I have,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 31 together. 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 operation of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of public transport fares charged to passengers in respect of public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Mar 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including in consultation with Iarnród Eireann railway infrastructure. Noting the NTA's responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland. The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply. If the reply is not received within the next 10 days please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (23 Mar 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, on a non-statutory basis, responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including Cork Light Rail Transit. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (23 Mar 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 question to the NTA for a more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (23 Mar 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 operation of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of public transport fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 37 together. I refer to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 9th March 2022. The funding allocation for B5 Public Transport Investment for 2022 is €780.06m and is available to view on gov.ie - The Revised Estimates Volumes for the Public Service (www.gov.ie). Capital funding in 2022 will be allocated to the following programmes:...