Results 16,041-16,060 of 31,374 for speaker:Eamon Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030 - a 51% reduction over the decade - and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. On 23 March 2021, the Government approved the final text of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill which will support Ireland’s transition to net...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: Nuclear powered electricity generation plants are prohibited in Ireland. Whilst I am aware that some research studies have noted nuclear power as a potential technology that could be considered, the Government has no plans to revisit the prohibition on, or explore the development of, nuclear powered electricity generation in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (31 Mar 2021)

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. To date, the Government has provided funding for free upgrades to over 143,000 homes under the scheme and in 2020 the average value of the energy efficiency measures provided per household was over €14,800. There are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The next ten years are critical if we are to address the climate and biodiversity crises which threaten our safe future on this planet. It is imperative that we protect our biodiversity and natural heritage against deliberate acts of systematic destruction of ecosystems, both nationally and globally.  Ireland engages actively through the European Union(EU) to support the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The CIÉ Group has two pension schemes, namely the Regular Wages Scheme (“RWS”) and 1951 superannuation scheme (“1951 Scheme”). Issues in relation to CIÉ pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the schemes, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (31 Mar 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in conjunction with the relevant Local Authorities, including cycling and walking infrastructure; however they are not responsible for the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including age limits for vehicles, is a matter for the independent regulator, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: According to the most recent information from the EPA and SEAI, passenger cars account for approximately half of all land transport emissions in Ireland. In addition to supporting, where feasible, switching trips to sustainable mobility options, a transition to low and zero emission cars is one of the changes necessary if Ireland is to substantially reduce its transport emissions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 268 together. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 as legislated by the Oireachtas and in line with the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together. With regard to EU funds, my Department received re-imbursed funds from the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) following Interreg projects Carlingford Lough Greenway, Ulster Canal Greenway (Phase 2), North West Greenways Network and North West region - Multimodal Transport Hub. The division and allocation of this fund is the responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is the EU's funding instrument for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for the programming period 2014-2020. Funding under CEF is delivered in the form of co-funding grants allocated following competitive calls for proposals. Co-funding rates vary depending on the call for proposals and the type of project, generally ranging from 20% to 50% of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy will be aware of the National Cycle Manual which was first published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in 2011 and is the principal source for guidance on the design of cycle facilities in Ireland. Following a review of the National Cycle Manual by the NTA I expect a revised and updated Manual to be available later this year. Once finalised, the NTA intends to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware this Government is committed to the rejuvenation of our urban centres. In my mind that rejuvenation means increasing the ‘liveability’ and quality of life for all citizens who live or visit our cities, towns and villages and making them centres of commercial, social and cultural activity for their hinterlands, whether that hinterland is urban or rural in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: There is a distinction between motorists with a foreign driving licence visiting Ireland and those living in Ireland. For non-residents, under the Convention on Road Traffic 1949 (Geneva Convention) drivers from Contracting States carrying a valid driver’s licence can drive on each other’s roads for up to a year when visiting. If a person is resident in Ireland, they must...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Cases (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is not aware of any instances of litigation or the threat of litigation arising from the inclusion of social clauses in public procurement contracts in each of the years 2017 to 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I recently announced €63.5m in funding for Greenways in 2021 which includes an increase from 60% to 100% funding for the construction of nine greenways co-funded under the first call under the Strategy for the Future Development of Regional and National Greenways in 2019 . This was in recognition of the co-funding challenge for Local Authorities as a result of COVID Public Health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 285 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (31 Mar 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and public transport was designated amongst the essential services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to the appointment of a new Chairperson to Shannon Group. I am conscious that this is an important and challenging time for Shannon Group and I intend to appoint a new Chairperson as soon as possible.