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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Minerals Development Acts of 1940 to 1999, under which prospecting licences are granted, require 21 days' notice of the Minister's intention to grant or renew a prospecting licence and for the receipt of any submissions. However, it is the practice of the Department to keep the consultation period open for a total of 30 days. The consultation period, in this specific case, has been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Desktop studies, geochemistry and surface geophysics are temporary, non-intrusive activities, involving minimal disturbance and have a limited zone of influence.  Such activities are not subject to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under national and EU legislation. In the event that a prospecting licence holder does identify a target for drilling, any proposed drilling activity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 181 together. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to lower income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date over...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The pending introduction of the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff represents the first phase of a comprehensive enabling framework for micro-and small-scale generators in Ireland which will allow them to receive payment from their electricity supplier for all excess renewable electricity they export to the grid, which reflects the market value of the electricity.The Commission for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175, 176 and 177 together. I understand that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will provide the information relating to the Civil Service directly to the Deputies. In relation to the non-commercial state agencies under the aegis of my Department, this is an operational matter for each agency and I have asked the relevant agencies to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Projects (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: A feasibility study undertaken by my Department in 2008 developed integrated rehabilitation and management plans for the Avoca mine site, addressing human and ecological concerns, safety and physical hazards, heritage, future uses and long-term site monitoring and management.  The overall estimated cost for the works included in the 2008 study was over €50m with works...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Special Areas of Conservation (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Bye-laws referred to by the Deputy have been in place for some 16 years. However, to provide for the most robust, modern, comprehensive and sustainable management of these waters, I requested Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to prepare and submit to me comprehensive draft management plan for a number of Lakes, including Lough Corrib. My Department is currently examining...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is working to finalise Ireland’s first National Clean Air Strategy for public consultation. While it was originally my intention to launch the Strategy alongside a public consultation on a new solid fuel regulation for Ireland, recognising the urgency of taking action to address the health impacts of domestic solid fuel burning, I chose to progress the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The pending introduction of the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff represents the first phase of a comprehensive enabling framework for micro-and small-scale generators in Ireland that will allow them to receive payment from their electricity supplier for all excess renewable electricity they export to the grid, which reflects the market value of the electricity.The Commission for Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Poverty (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Energy poverty or fuel poverty is influenced by a person’s income, the energy efficiency of their home and the cost of the energy they use in their home. Analysis carried out in 2016 for the Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty found that 28% of households in Ireland could be in energy poverty on the basis of needing to spend more than 10% of their income on their energy needs. Good...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future commits to an expansion and enhancement of dedicated expertise on active travel across our local authority system, including the Regional Design Offices, as well as the appointment of suitably qualified Cycling Officers with clear powers and roles. The designation of  “Cycling Officer” is a matter for each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. Cycling Ireland operate the Cycle Right Programme with funding from my Department. I have forwarded the Deputy's request to Cycling Ireland and hope to have a reply with the Deputy within the next 10 days. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As outlined previously, in my response to Dáil question No. 245 of 15/09/2021, the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 gave the National Transport Authority (NTA) responsibility for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities in both statutory and non-statutory (privately-owned) clamping places throughout the State.  Therefore, I have again forwarded the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 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, including the provision of bus stops and shelters.  Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; the 747 and 757 services referred to are commercial services. Therefore, any decision regarding a possible reinstatement of these services would be a matter for Dublin Bus. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, neither I, nor the National Transport Authority, have a role in relation to route planning for commercially operated bus services. As such, the issue raised does not fall under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Grant Payments (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.   Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, 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 the DART+ Programme and the public consultations associated with it. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197, 198 and 245 together. Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to a 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Jan 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware that the Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. A national charging infrastucture strategy is due to be published for public consultation early this year which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period...