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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that my Department is considering a request from Dublin Port Company, in line with the provision of the Dublin Port Superannuation Scheme 1996, for my consent and that of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, to a 2.5% increase in pensions in payment and in deferment under the scheme. That request for consent is being examined in my Department,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sustainable Development Goals (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: A renewed focus is currently being given to progress Ireland’s commitment to Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Substantial progress has been achieved in recent months in respect of reviewing Ireland’s implementation of Agenda 2030 and identifying key priorities and actions for inclusion in the next National Implementation Plan. It is intended that the draft Plan will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (10 Feb 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of these services in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations of national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The review of the Galway Transport Strategy will commence later this year and will be led by the National Transport Authority, in co-operation with Galway City Council and Galway County Council. I believe there is a need to review the Strategy and take stock of developments since its publication in 2016. The review of the Strategy will include a comprehensive analysis of changes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department announced funding in January 2021 for up to 248 new jobs in local authorities to expand walking and cycling facilities 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 additional staff will be dedicated to delivering and promoting Active Travel in Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The progression of the Dublin to Galway Greenway continues to be a matter of priority for Government. Indeed, €8.5m has been allocated to Westmeath County Council by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for this year to progress the construction of the Greenway Bridge in Athlone that will see the Greenway cross the Shannon. That funding will also support the next stages in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (10 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Currently, the Department of Transport has five EV charge points available for staff use. The use of EVs within public sector vehicle fleets and the installation of associated EV infrastructure is an important exemplar and market driver, providing the necessary public leadership and raising consumer awareness of EVs. There are several initiatives and programmes underway across the public...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputies and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The issue of how to protect our people in this inflationary period is very important. This inflation is caused by international events that we do not have control over. I appreciate the contributions from Deputies and their good intent in coming forward with proposals. This matter will not end with this Bill but it is a significant step...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to clarify that whether amendments are accepted or otherwise has nothing to do with the Government. That is a Bills Office issue. Similarly, I take Deputy Bacik's point about the timing of amendments, but that was not within our control. I wish to respond to this amendment and to each of the three subsections it is proposed to insert, paragraphs (e), (f) and (g), in order....

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: It is.

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Okay, I see what the Deputy means.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Last year, I signed the Separate Collection (Deposit Return Scheme) Regulations 2021, providing the legal framework for a national deposit return scheme. The Regulations require that the approved body who will operate the scheme, must achieve separate collection rates for recycling of in-scope bottles in accordance with Directive 2019/904/EC on the reduction of the impact of certain plastics...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Approximately 2.1 million domestic electricity account will benefit from the scheme for an exceptional payment to electricity accounts that will become operational following the passage of the Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022 currently before the Oireachtas. The scheme will apply to all domestic accounts, including pay as you go. The €100...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action Plan 2021, published in November, identifies green hydrogen as having the potential to support decarbonisation across several sectors and, in particular, as a source for high-temperature heat in industry and flexible generation in electricity. The Climate Action Plan 2021 already includes a suite of actions relating to green hydrogen in the electricity, enterprise and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Since the beginning of the roll-out of energy poverty schemes, over 146,000 homes have received free upgrades. The average cost of the energy efficiency measures...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 is a whole-of-Government strategy to address the growing threat of cyber security incidents, to ensure Ireland can benefit fully from the digital transformation. The Strategy includes 20 separate measures to safeguard public sector networks and essential services, to support the development of Ireland's cyber security industry and ensure we play...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 55 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm that I am aware of the media report referred to by the Deputy regarding the provision of cycle infrastructure along the Luas Finglas corridor. I am seeking information from both Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority (NTA) regarding the matter in question and intend to discuss the issue with both parties. As Minister for Transport I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (9 Feb 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I think it important to set out what are two different processes currently underway both of which relate to the potential future development of metro in Dublin. Firstly we have the MetroLink project, which is likely the largest ever public investment project in the history of the State. It faces two imminent and important milestones in the coming months - Government approval of the...