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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 139 together. The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at , shows the areas in Cork which will be included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention, the contract for which was signed last November with National Broadband Ireland (NBI). As of 4 November almost 122,000 premises across 25 counties have been surveyed by NBI which...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill will significantly strengthen the overarching climate governance framework, enact a 2050 target into law, and embed a process of carbon budgeting. The plans and strategies established on a statutory footing  under the Bill  will ensure meaningful policy is put in place and carbon budget ceilings are not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Climate Action, I will lead on delivering the Programme for Government commitment of an average 7% per annum reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 to 2030, and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Emissions from large industry in Ireland are regulated through the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The EU ETS works on the 'cap and trade' principle. A cap is set on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by installations covered by the system. The cap is reduced over time so that total emissions fall. In 2030, emissions from sectors covered by the EU ETS will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The next ten years are critical if we are to address the climate crisis which threatens our safe future on this planet. 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. The 2050 target will be set in law by the Climate Action Bill,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The roll out of EVs on our roads over the coming years, as envisaged by both the Climate Action Plan (2019) and the Programme for Government, will play a key role in helping to decarbonise our national transport fleet. In addition to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) also bring other benefits such as improved air quality and encouraging...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to end the issuing of new licences for the exploration and extraction of gas on the same basis as the decision taken in 2019 by the previous Government in relation to oil exploration and extraction. I have made this commitment effective immediately: my Department is no longer accepting new applications for exploration licences for natural...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The next ten years are critical if we are to address the climate crisis which threatens our safe future on this planet. To this end, we need to urgently take action and deliver ambitious and effective emission reduction measures in order to play our part, and remain on track to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement, of balancing emissions and removals by the second half of the century...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Tackling the sources and causes of air pollution is a significant cross-Government challenge, as it involves emissions from transport, industry, agriculture, shipping and the use of solid fuels in homes. Given the wide range of pollutant sources, it is important that action is coordinated across various sectors. In this regard, it has been necessary to consult widely, including with other...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 224 together. The Public Charge Point Scheme has been in place since September 2019 and will continue to be available during 2021 to provide funding to local authorities for the development of on-street public chargers. The primary focus of this scheme is to provide support for the installation of infrastructure which will facilitate owners of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2/cost optimal and to install 400,000 heat pumps in existing buildings over the next 10 years.  Housing associations are an important stakeholder and will play a key role in the achievement of our national retrofit targets.  Budget 2021 provided...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at , shows the areas which will be included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour coded and searchable by address and Eircode.- Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high speed broadband through the State led Intervention, the contract for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There are currently no applications for State Mining Licenses or Leases with my Department. Any potential mining activity is subject to a number of separate and independent statutory consents; planning permission, an Integrated Pollution Control or Industrial Emissions licence and finally an application for a State Mining Licence or Lease. Similarly, if a holder of a prospecting licence...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Providing telecommunication services, including mobile phone and broadband 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. Obligations in relation to mobile coverage are set out in licences granted by Comreg to the mobile operators and ComReg advises...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government commits to prioritising the development of micro-generation, letting people sell excess power back to the grid by July 2021. The following measures will assist in delivering this commitment:The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) published a Roadmap for the EU Clean Energy Package’s Electricity and Renewables Directives in March this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 213 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050. This objective is at the heart of the European Green Deal and in line with the EU’s commitment to global climate action under the Paris Agreement. The European Commission presented its plan in September 2020 to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels based on a comprehensive impact assessment. This...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Question Nos. 138 and 142 together. The Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan set ambitious targets to retrofit 500,000 homes to a Building Energy Rating of B2/cost optimal and to install 400,000 heat pumps in existing buildings over the next 10 years. The development of a new retrofit plan to achieve these targets is well...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government affirms the necessity for a just transition pathway to be found, which delivers alternative job opportunities to sectors and regions most affected, and ensures that vulnerable groups are helped, as transformative policies are implemented. The Government recognises that the transition out of peat in the Midlands is the first test of a just transition for Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government sets out that, as Ireland moves towards carbon neutrality, it does not make sense to develop LNG terminals that import fracked gas. The Programme for Government is clear that the Government does not support the importation of fracked gas and commits to developing a policy statement to establish that approach. This policy statement is being developed by my...