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Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Thank you

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My understanding of the issue, with the closure date on 6 July, is that it may be a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment rather than my Department.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I do not dispute the significance of this issue but the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Burke, will have to come in and account for that. As we are no longer in breach of the EU's emissions trading scheme, there will not be infringement fines. Similarly, with regard to the issue on the communications side and the common chargers, because it has been transposed there...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As I said in my introductory remarks, there is no excusing the loss of State funding in that manner.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The cost of resourcing increased. For example, resources in the OPC or other bodies could be paid for by such funding. We have to learn a lesson from that.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: It is appropriate to shine a harsh light on where we have not delivered and where it has cost the State. We were not the only countries identified on that day. Portugal, Latvia, Slovenia and Poland have similar fines, but that does not excuse it.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Absolutely, and we do not have a common law example to follow elsewhere.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Chair. I forgot to respond to Senator O'Reilly. I have fond memories of the time he mentioned. As I said to my officials as we were coming in, this is where the hard work is done. These committee rooms are important. I very much have a similar recollection of enjoying working with the Senator in those days. Long may it last.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Financial Reporting obligations of the aegis bodies under the remit of my Department are informed, as appropriate, by the relevant legislation underpinning the aegis bodies and also by the requirements of the 2016 Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. In relation to Financial Statements which have to be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), it is at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: European Court of Justice (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In March 2024, the CJEU imposed a lump sum fine of €4.5 million on Ireland for failure to transpose the European Electronic Communications Code Directive on time. The formal request for payment notice was received from the EU Commission on 20 May 2024. Ireland has 45 days (by 3 July) to pay the fine.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Agriculture Supports (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Anaerobic digestion (AD) harnesses natural bacteria to treat biodegradable materials to produce biogas. Biogas can be upgraded to sustainable biomethane which is fully compatible with the national gas network and existing appliances, technologies, and vehicles, and can seamlessly replace fossil gas to reduce emissions in industrial heating, transport, and power generation. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Warmer Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households and reducing the waiting times for the Warmer Homes Scheme is a top priority for my Department and the SEAI. My officials continue to work with the SEAI to maximise and accelerate the output of free energy upgrades provided...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), in conjunction with my Department, is carrying out a review of relevant inland fisheries bye-laws in force for 10 years or more and their continued application. The Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 and the Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006 are being examined as part of this work programme. IFI has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department requested that Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) prepare a plan for the long-term management of our western lakes to deliver on the Programme for Government commitment. Following an extensive IFI public consultation process, this plan was then advanced by IFI through the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment processes and a series of recommendations will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Jun 2024)

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the number of train tickets sold by category from Dublin Connolly to Longford in 2023 and to date of 2024 is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Accidents (18 Jun 2024)

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 railway sector in Ireland is subject to a considerable body of national and EU safety legislation. Primary responsibility for safe rail operations lies with the relevant rail operator, and is overseen...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Jun 2024)

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. The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including arrangements for fares for SPSVs, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. As the Deputy may be aware, in exercise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (18 Jun 2024)

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 regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 Jun 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 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...