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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: A person does not need a Public Service Card to apply for a driving licence. A person can apply in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre and present photographic ID, evidence of PPSN, evidence of address and evidence of residency entitlement for verification. The Public Services Card (PSC) satisfies this requirement as this information has already been provided and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government has been clear that continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that are to carry on. I would like to thank operators and staff for their continued dedication to providing this vital service in such challenging times. A number of measures have been introduced across the system, guided by public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Oct 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. My Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA as they deal with the increased demand for their driver testing service  since operations resumed following its temporary closure due to the COVID...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Enterprise Offices (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is managed by my Department and delivered nationwide in partnership with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Enterprise Ireland, the 31 Local Enterprise Offices and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Scheme offers advice and peer-to-peer support and a grant of up to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Public Charge Point Scheme has been in place since September 2019 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 EVs, who do not have access to a private parking space but rely on parking their vehicles in public places...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 34 and 41 together. My Department currently provides a generous range of supports available through the SEAI to support the purchase of electric vehicles and related charging infrastructure. The priority of the Government, at this time, is to target supports where they can have the most effect in aiding Ireland's transition to a low carbon economy. In order...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 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 National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (13 Oct 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 possible use of Exchequer funding. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Oct 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 National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). To date over 142,000 homes have received free upgrades under the scheme, leaving the occupants better able to afford to heat their homes to an adequate level. In 2019, €39.8 million was allocated to the Scheme with over 3,000 homes upgraded. Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: EU Directive 2019/904 commonly referred to as the Single Use Plastics Directive, seeks to reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. In keeping with the provisions of this Directive l will ban a range of single use plastic products from being placed on the market in Ireland from 3rd July 2021. The following single use plastic items will be banned: - Straws - Plates -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Programme for Government recognises that the transformation to a low-carbon, digital economy, requires the mobilisation of every element of Irish society, and will require fundamental changes in how we live our lives. The Climate Action Bill, which I published last week, strengthens the role of Local Authorities in climate action. It sets out legislative requirements for each Local...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Guidelines (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is committed to the rapid decarbonisation of the energy sector and will take the necessary action to deliver at least 70% renewable electricity by 2030. At present, there is approximately 4.1GW of wind energy operational in Ireland, and wind supplied approximately 32% of total electricity demand in 2019. Ireland is a world leader at incorporating large amounts of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: There is a range of supports provided by my Department via the SEAI that can enable businesses to become more energy efficient. This includes the Better Energy Communities and Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED) programmes which together were allocated €24 million in funding for 2020. Other supports provided by my Department via the SEAI that enable businesses to become...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister I meet on an ongoing basis with a range of energy stakeholders, including electricity and gas retail providers. As part of those engagements, I have met with senior management of ESB and SSE and discussed a wide range of issues relevant to my current portfolio. The electricity and gas retail markets in Ireland operate within a European Union regulatory regime wherein electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation Levy (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The PSO levy has been in place since 2001, and is a charge on all electricity customers without exception. It consists of a set of support schemes designed to facilitate national electricity policy objectives for renewables and security of supply. From a policy standpoint, the PSO has been and will continue to be a vital policy support for the development of renewable electricity and to...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: An Clár Rialtais (13 Oct 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department is working to commence Part 8 of the Minerals Development Act 2017 regarding the Minamata Convention on Mercury before year end. Rannóg an Aistriúcháin within the Oireachtas provides official translations of the Acts of the Oireachtas; unfortunately a precise timeframe for the translation of the Minerals Development Act 2017 is not currently available. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (13 Oct 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 possible use of Exchequer funding. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (13 Oct 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 equivalent and to install 400,000 heat pumps in existing buildings over the next 10 years. The retrofitting of homes delivers a range of important benefits including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; the creation and retention of jobs...