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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In 2019 natural gas use in Ireland was 53 TWh which is equivalent to over 30% of our primary energy requirements. Indigenous production from the Corrib and Kinsale gas fields supplied an estimated 47% of this demand with the remaining 53% imported via two interconnector pipelines from Moffat in Scotland. Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan, published in August, sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, equivalent to a 51% reduction over the decade and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. A key aspect of delivering on this ambition will be enacting the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill, which will be reinforced by credible on-going policy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The importance of the post office network has been clearly demonstrated throughout the pandemic where we have seen a range of initiatives through our post offices which have helped support local communities, the elderly and vulnerable. The serious decline in the volume of mail and the impact of Covid on footfall through post offices, has had a severe impact on the postal network and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract signed last November 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 schools....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. All postal addresses, geographical addresses and geo-locations are provided to Eircode from authoritative sources, namely An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland through their subsidiary company An Post GeoDirectory. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (17 Nov 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. The aim of the scheme is to deliver efficiency measures in a way which represents the best use of Exchequer funding. Budget 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: While Eircodes are used by many telecoms service providers as an effective basis for identifying the location to which a service is to be delivered, I understand that this is not a regulatory requirement. Having regard to the importance of connectivity for people in so many aspects of their lives, even more so during the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be desirable that provision of such...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, I have no function in this matter.Any arrangements and protocols that may be in place with the Local Authorities to deal with oil spills would be a matter for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Charges (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As I stated in reply to question No [PQ 34493] of  5 November 2020, providing telecommunication services is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. I recognise how vital telecommunications services are to citizens for so many aspects...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The area referenced in the Question is located in the AMBER areas on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high speed broadband through the State led Intervention, the contract for which was signed in November last with National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Budgets (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department discloses details of contingent liabilities in its annual Appropriation Account, in accordance with Public Financial Procedures and guidance issued by Government Accounting Unit in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. This Account is subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General each year. In its 2019 Appropriation Account, my Department reported the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Communications Market Regulation (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: ComReg currently has a suite of enforcement and sanction powers available to it in regulating the telecommunications sector. Transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code, a new European regulatory framework will, inter alia, further ensure effective protection of consumers. Against the backdrop of the transposition of the Code, my Department, in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland operates a number of schemes which support low-income households to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes: - The Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low-income households vulnerable to energy poverty. - The Warmth and Wellbeing Pilot Scheme aims to improve the living conditions of vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I was delighted to be able to announce increased funding for greenways next year, including €5.15m allocated toward the Great Western Greenway in County Mayo. This increased funding ensures that the full costs of the project will now be met by the Exchequer and will support construction on a 4.8km stretch of the Westport to Louisburgh section near Belclare and Murrisk and also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. During the Level 5 period, driving tests will be available only to those who are involved in essential services, including essential retail work. The Road Safety Authority has set up a dedicated email,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Nov 2020)

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 planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: While it is case that a learner driver must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver at all times, I would like to make clear that there is no requirement in law for this driver to remain at the test centre for the duration of the test. As the Deputy is aware, driver testing is continuing under current Level 5 restrictions, but only for candidates involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. During the Level 5 period, driving tests will be available only to those who are involved in essential services, including essential retail work. The RSA have set up a dedicated email, , where applicants can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the Government has developed a framework around the EU “traffic light” system, which was adopted at EU level on 13th October.  As part of this, people arriving into Ireland from EU green regions do not have to restrict their movement for 14 days. All other passengers must continue to restrict their movements for 14 days unless they are exempted...