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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy sets out the roadmap for the introduction of a national Deposit and Return Scheme in 2022. Materials to be included in the scheme will be those for which Ireland faces challenging EU recycling and separate collection targets. The scheme will therefore focus on plastic bottles and aluminium beverage cans. Recycling rates in Ireland for glass are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I refer to the response to Question No. 66 of 25 May 2021. IFI has established a specific email address for queries on operational matters from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI's objective to deliver services to the highest standards. The email address is oireachtas@fisheriesireland.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department outlined proposals for a new Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) in a public consultation that closed in February last. A summary report of the submissions received has been published on my Department's website. While the primary aim of a micro-generation scheme is to allow electricity users to meet their own electricity needs, it is intended that a suitable payment for excess...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Centres (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that neither myself or officials in my Department have met with the person or organisation concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I am not aware of public finances being used to incentivise the exploration and extraction of fossil fuels and the Government has taken a leading role on a global level in ending new exploration. On taking office as Minister, I made effective immediately the Programme for Government commitment to end the issuing of new licences for the exploration and extraction of gas on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: In July 2021, the Government agreed a significant expansion of the  National Cyber Security Centre over the next 18 months, from 25 to 45 staff, and a further increase to 70 staff within 5 years. The associated budgetary increase for the NCSC for 2022 is €2.5 million. The cost of recruiting 15 additional developers and analysts as outlined by the Deputy is dependent on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan (5 Oct 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department commissioned the Five Cities Demand Management Studyin late 2019, pursuant to Action 81 of the Climate Action Plan2019. The purpose of the Study is to identify transport demand drivers in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway, and to assess the impact and suitability of an array of different demand management measures for each city. The Study focuses on addressing four...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: While the SPSV industry has been badly affected by COVID-19 and passenger demand for services dropped, with the result that many SPSV operators simply could not work during the pandemic, I am pleased to advise that, based on recent figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA), passenger demand for SPSV services is now rising as we progress through the next and final phase of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters. The query raised relates to Bus Éireann's commercial service, Expressway, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (5 Oct 2021)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The facilitation of the use of sustainable transport modes, including walking and cycling, by students travelling to and from school continues to be a key priority of the Government. My Department, in cooperation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), An Taisce and Cycling Ireland, has carried out significant work in this space this year, and will continue to do so into 2022. I was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Revenue Commissioners (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My attention has not been drawn to a settlement between the State agency referenced (which is not under the aegis of my Department) and the Revenue Commissioners. I have referred your question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Oct 2021)

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 operation of public transport services. The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Oct 2021)

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 operation of public transport services. The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Oct 2021)

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 operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Oct 2021)

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 operation of public transport services. The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 to 146, 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. Irish Rail has developed a 5-year programme, involving upgrades, renewals and improved maintenance strategies for its lifts and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Unlike other local authorities in the country, Dublin City Council lacks the power to regulate and set standards for horse-drawn carriages. The preparation of the necessary legislative proposals in regard to the regulation of horse-drawn carriages in Dublin is a complex issue requiring engagement by my Department with several stakeholders, including Dublin City Council. Work on this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Oct 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the setting of fares, 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 response within 10...