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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Legislation (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill was approved by Government on 9 January 2020 and subsequently published on 10 January 2020. At that time the Government also approved the detailed drafting of the proposed Bill by the Office of the Attorney General and forwarded the General Scheme to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Communications, Climate Action and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Forestry Sector (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Our forests provide eco-system services, support the environment and biodiversity as well as contributing to climate change alleviation and supporting Ireland to meet our environmental responsibilities. On top of this, forestry also provides important resources for the bioenergy supply chain and the wider bio-economy, as well as timber products, which can act as a less carbon-intensive...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997.The Guidelines for the 33rd Dáil, which incorporate the principles of section 11 of the PMSA Act, are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department has made one payment to the company referred to in the Question since 2015 as shown in the table below. Date Description Value (Ex VAT) 03/02/2017 Event catering €481.60

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I will shortly be publishing an ambitious new Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy which will include a range of specific measures to reform and strengthen how we manage our waste with particular emphasis on single use plastics and packaging. The Action Plan will set out a clear roadmap for the introduction of a producer-funded Deposit and Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Capital expenditure in my Department comprises, in the main, of grant funding for sustainable energy programmes administered by the SEAI. There is some additional capital funding to Local Authorities under the landfill remediation scheme as well as operational capital funding for the Department and the agencies under its remit.Within the Department, capital projects are delivered primarily in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Department administers a very diverse, complex and technical brief across a range of strategic sectors. The technical, commercial, legal complexity and evolving nature of sectors with which the Department deals requires access from time to time to external professional expertise to assist in discharging its functions. In procuring these specialised services, my Department always seeks to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to an area located within the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at . 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 Ireland (NBI). The NBP network...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Question refers to an area located within the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at . 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 Ireland (NBI). The NBP network...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The North South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the Single Electricity Market and increasing security of electricity supply across the island of Ireland. It will also help us to move towards 70% renewable electricity, a commitment made in the Programme for Government Our Shared Future. A resilient and well connected energy infrastructure is vital for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Commissioner (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 179 together. As stated in the Just Transition Commissioner's Interim report, a transition team was established by Offaly County Council to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the acceleration of Bord na Mona's 'Brown to Green' decarbonisation strategy. The team was expanded to incorporate other impacted local authority areas to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 180 together. Action 159 of the Climate Action Plan 2019 required the building of a new localised citizen engagement model through the National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA). The new Citizen engagement model consists of a number of strands addressing various segments in Irish Society with a focus on youth. Young people are being approached...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 181 together. The first progress report of the Just Transition Commissioner, Mr Kieran Mulvey was published on 22 May. The report reflects a comprehensive engagement with relevant stakeholders in the region, setting out the analysis of the challenges facing the Midlands region, and for Bord na Móna workers and their families and communities,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Advertising (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: My Departmental remit includes complex policy areas, oversight of regulation and service provision across key strategic services such as energy and public service broadcasting, as well as regulation of sectors such as mining and hydrocarbon exploration. Given the technical complexity, economic significance and community interest in these areas, there is a requirement to disseminate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. The package of measures included in the July Jobs Stimulus Plan as well as helping to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence are also designed in the transport sector to support improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. In this context the Plan includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I understand that the Deputy is enquiring which local authorities have accessed the financial and technical supports announced by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in response to the COVID-19 Emergency, rather than the much broader programme of active travel infrastructure improvements generally that occurs every year. In recent months the NTA has been engaging...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: All signs erected on public roads must be provided in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM).  The Manual constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, in relation to the provision of traffic signs. This direction is given to road authorities for the purpose of the provision and use of traffic signs, other than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Construction work on the new North Runway at Dublin Airport resumed on 18 May as per Phase 1 of the Government Roadmap for Re-Opening Society and Business.  Works on the site had been suspended at the end of March in line with Government COVID-19 guidelines.   The programme of works remains on budget and largely on target and and the runway is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports.  In these circumstances, any plans for expansion and repair work at Cork Airport are a matter for the daa.  I have therefore forwarded your request to the daa for a direct response.  If a response is not received within 10 days, please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (30 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, Kerry airport is not a State owned airport and I have no role in planning for its expansion or repair works. However, my Department does provide funding support to Kerry Airport through the Government's Regional Airports Programme.  Each year, airports are invited to submit proposals for capital...