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Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I am quite happy to so supply it and I have notes.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On a point of openness and transparency, I got my wife a lovely jacket there for €20 on the occasion which she was thrilled about. The shop is at the bottom of Grafton Street and is open for the month.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: It was not tricky on this occasion.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Members for their contributions; I was slightly blushing behind my mask at some of the compliments.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I was, and while I am unable to respond to all the points, I will respond to some of the comments raised. Senator Boyhan is right on what he said in his contribution. The purpose of the structure of the Climate and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 is to hold the Government to account, and perhaps I could and should have done a more detailed assessment of what happened last year. The...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: By all means.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I absolutely agree. I will speak to my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for heritage and electoral reform, Deputy Noonan, about those Italian honey bees and see what can be done about the matter. I hope I will not leave anyone out and will respond to most Senators. I appreciate the comments of Senator Conway. I am glad to hear that the lift at Ennis train station is...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Senator is absolutely correct. Part of the global issues will be addressed by the Taoiseach tomorrow at the European Council, where we will have to decide on the level of European ambition. I hope that can be agreed to be as ambitious as possible. There is a technical issue with how we define land use in the system as an overall percentage. Europe has led and China has responded in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Weather conditions are a major factor in “spikes” in levels of emissions at this time of year. Calm and foggy conditions, together with domestic burning of solid fuel can lead to a build-up of air pollutants far greater than those normally experienced. These events also serve to demonstrate how the choices we make in heating our homes can have a significant bearing on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to extend the Smoky Coal Ban to new towns and over the term of Government to move towards a full nationwide ban.I have already delivered on the first part of that commitment by creating 13 new Low Smoke Zones with effect from 1 September this year and the ban now applies in all towns with populations in excess of 10,000 people. The next step in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract signed in November 2019 to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with 695...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 37 together. I am aware of the importance of maintaining a post office network in our society.  However I also know that the serious decline in mail volumes and the impact of Covid-19 on footfall through post offices has had a severe impact on the postal network and the revenue being generated for postmasters. I have met with representatives of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Issues concerning the theft and handling of stolen property are matters for the Minister for Justice. Under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, maximum sentences of 10 years are provided for the offences of theft and handling of stolen property and 5 years for the possession of stolen property.While regulation of the scrap metal industry, including second hand...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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 low income households vulnerable to energy poverty. To date over 142,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme, leaving the occupants better able to afford to heat their...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is responsible for the oversight of the costs associated with the national electricity grid.  Part of this remit is to determine the appropriate level of funding that the electricity network system operators, EirGrid and ESB Networks, require in order to efficiently deliver on the strategic objectives while safely operating the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies Data (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the attached table. The table also indicates where a Ministerial appointment has followed a process conducted by the Public Appointments Service, or selection by a nominating body. Further information is also available at: www.stateboards.ie

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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 the national PSO bus fleet. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Under Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 to 2015, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including public lighting,  is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority. In this context, policy and decisions in relation to new installations and extensions to public lighting schemes beyond urban speed limits  is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (9 Dec 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department has in place a programme of survey and inspection for fishing vessels which includes both unannounced and announced inspections.  In 2019, the MSO carried out inspections of 152 fishing vessels, with 40 of this number being unannounced inspections.  So far during 2020, 56 such inspections have been completed, of which 10 have been...