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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Strategic Infrastructure (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved and published the Energy Security in Ireland to 2030 report last November, which concludes that Ireland’s future energy will be secure by moving from a fossil-fuel based energy system to an electricity-led system that maximises our renewable energy demand flexibility and is integrated into Europe’s energy systems. Ireland needs to enhance its resilience...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Strategic Infrastructure (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: In saying that we are committing that everything must be compatible with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Acts, we are saying that this cannot involve expansion of the use of gas. It is the opposite. We must contract. With an organised plan to retreat, we will need some gas for the likes of back-up. We will need some gas-fired generation that will run for very few hours but...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...Gavan because he directly referenced our own party. He was missed during the earlier contribution of Senator Garvey, who made the point that members of our party have for decades put the rights and justice needs of the Palestinian people at the very centre of our political ambitions. I will not cite examples except perhaps for one. Four years ago, when this was not centre-stage in the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: That was not insignificant. It took a lot of political capital and determination. We did that because, as Senator Black said, it is beyond belief what is happening in Rafah today, what happened yesterday and what has been happening over the past seven months, but more than that, because for several decades the rights of the Palestinian people have been denied and ignored. As Senator Garvey...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...civil air operators contracted by the US military to transport personnel from locations outside the US. These operators are required to seek an exemption for transiting through Irish airspace or landing in an Irish airport when troops on board carry their personal weapons. The second category is where munitions of war are carried on Irish-registered aircraft, wherever they may be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank the Deputy. My Department has responsibility for overall policy and Exchequer funding relating to the national road programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, under the Roads Acts, 1993 to 2015, and in line with the national development plan, the planning, design, improvement and upgrading of individual national roads...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I happened to be in Cork at the end of last week and was on the road. The Deputy is right. It is not up to the standard for safety that we want and we have to do everything to try and improve the safety standards on the roads. The reality is we have a series of projects. I mentioned the Castlemartyr-Killeagh bypasses. The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach mentioned to me last week that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...happens. The Deputy is right; a large amount of the morning rush-hour traffic is children being driven to school. People see the difference between the summer period when the schools are not open and the winter period. It makes a dramatic difference. If that 20% or 30% of school traffic can be taken out, it frees up the traffic for everyone and is better for the kids and the families....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: It is true. We have a direct relationship with Bus Éireann and even though these are commercially operated services, I have met Stephen Kent, the chief executive, and the chair on numerous occasions in recent weeks at various events. It is important to keep in touch with what is a real issue, namely, the ability of the company to get drivers and mechanics. We must ensure that we can...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire. As he is aware, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport, which means that neither I nor my officials are involved in the planning of public transport services, such as those referred to by the Deputy. The statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services rests with the NTA, which works with the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Deputy Ó Murchú for raising this important topic. From the outset, I must clarify that while, as Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport, neither I nor my officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates the Warmer Homes Scheme on behalf of my Department. Delivering free energy upgrades to low-income households and reducing the waiting times for the Warmer Homes Scheme is a top priority for my Department and the SEAI. My officials continue to work with the SEAI to maximise and accelerate the output of free energy upgrades provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 procurement of bus fleet in Dublin. As the Deputy may be aware, there are two fundamental elements to increasing fleet. Firstly,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, 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 procurement of Bus Éireann bus fleets. As the Deputy may be aware, there are two fundamental elements to increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the National Train Control Centre. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to toilet facilities in Athy and Newbridge train stations is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also...