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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Matters relating to the cost of grid investment and projects funded are operational matters for EirGrid and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). EirGrid is the transmission system operator and its responsibilities include the appropriate development of the grid and power system to achieve our energy policy objectives and underpin economic development. The CRU is the independent...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 230 together. In 2019, 36.5% of electricity in Ireland was generated from renewable sources, based on the calculation methodology set out in the Renewable Energy Directive, compared to 15.6% in 2010. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) provisional figures for 2020 show 38.9% of electricity in Ireland was generated from renewable sources....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Ireland is committed to concerted global action to address the climate crisis and engages in negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement through its membership of the European Union (EU). Ireland is actively engaging with its EU partners in preparation for the 26th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP26) in Glasgow....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan set ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by 2030. In 2021, my Department has provided a total of €221.5 million in funding to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for the operation of a range of schemes aimed at supporting homeowners as well as communities to upgrade their buildings and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Dublin City Council is designated as the National Competent Authority for the export, import and transit of waste shipments under S.I. No. 419 of 2007 Waste Management (Shipments of Waste) Regulations, 2007. These Regulations give effect to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 on transfrontier shipments of waste, which sets out notification procedures, specifies waste listings and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: From an initial records search, my Department has not received any correspondence in relation to the case referred to by the Deputy. My Department's Human Resources unit is investigating the case and examining if there are archive records as described, and will follow up both with Peoplepoint and the person concerned in relation to this case.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The administration and management of the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2021 is an operational matter for IFI and I and my Department have no function in this matter. IFI has established a specific email address for queries from Oireachtas members so that such queries can be addressed promptly, in line with IFI's objective to deliver services to the highest...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The DART+ Programme will transform rail services across the Greater Dublin Area when fully rolled-out. As the Deputy is probably aware, DART+ actually comprises five different, but complementary, projects of which DART+ Coastal North is one. The other four projects are : - DART+ West; - DART+ South West; - DART+ Coastal South; and - DART+ Fleet. Naturally there is a sequencing to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that following the conclusion of the process administered by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) in relation to filling the Chair vacancy on the board of Shannon Group, and having met the shortlisted candidates identified by PAS as being suitable for appointment, I am happy to advise the Deputy that I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: A request was received by my office on 14 September 2021 seeking a briefing note for An Taoiseach outlining the current road traffic system for Ardfinnan bridge along with details of funding options for structural repair works and a new pedestrian bridge. Subsequently, an additional request from the Office of An Taoiseach seeking further information on the topic was received on 20 September...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS), which was published last year, adopts the multi-modal approach to transport planning that has proven successful in many city regions internationally; it provides the necessary evidence-based, and plan-led framework that can guide investment in Cork over the short, medium, and longer term. CMATS has a number of significant public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (28 Sep 2021)

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. The National Development Plan (NDP), as it stands, identifies 12 regional and local road improvement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Sep 2021)

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 BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (28 Sep 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Continuous development is an important feature of the work of my Department to ensure that work is delivered by individuals with up to date skills. In terms of the course in question, at that time the course provided a good development opportunity for 2 senior staff in my Department, including facilitating senior managers from both the private and public sectors. My Department has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 Sep 2021)

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 the ongoing review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035, in the first instance....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 Sep 2021)

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 procurement of the PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (28 Sep 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is being collated by my officials and a reply will issue within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (28 Sep 2021)

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 infrastructure strategy is being developed which will set out a pathway to stay ahead of demand over the critical period out to 2030. My Department has begun an engagement with relevant...