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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: While I note the concerns of the residents on this issue, matters in relation to enforcement of licences or investigations in relation to specific air pollution concerns are not under the remit of my Department. It is not clear from the details supplied if this plant is operated under an EPA licence or one granted by the local authority. Under the Air Pollution Act, 1987 the occupier of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The statutory 2018 National Adaptation Framework (NAF) sets out Ireland's climate adaptation policy. Following my Department's review of the current NAF, completed in October 2022, I approved the development of a new NAF. As required under Climate Action Plan 2024 action AD/24/1, a draft NAF was completed in December 2023, following key sectoral and stakeholder engagement. Following a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Since 2019, my Department has awarded a total of two contracts from the list of companies supplied. Both awards were made following tender processes and the details requested are set out in the table below: Company Purpose & description Contract Value (EX VAT) Total Expenditure (INC VAT) Duration Output Indecon ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. ZEVI, a dedicated Office which oversees and accelerate Ireland’s transition to zero emission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department does not hold information on drivers who were prosecuted for failing to surrender their licence. As this question relates to prosecutions it is a matter for the Minister for Justice.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (9 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), the operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. Anti-social behaviour is a broad societal issue to which public transport is unfortunately not immune; and those who regularly use and work within our public transport network are most directly impacted by any safety or security incidents that may occur on the network. While the safety and security of both public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (9 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 management 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: Departmental Expenditure (9 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be sent directly to the Deputy's private office within business 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authorities (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Under the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, the primary responsibility for management and enforcement responses to litter pollution lies with local authorities. It is a matter for each local authority to determine the most appropriate public awareness, enforcement, and clean-up actions in relation to litter taking account of local circumstances and priorities. My Department provides financial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that the number of employees within my Department who are currently suspended on full pay pending disciplinary investigations is zero. I have requested that the bodies under the aegis of my Department respond to the Deputy’s question directly.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I have received the correspondence in relation to the Gearagh. ESB has indicated that the draft Management plan is now complete, and is under consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS), who are the statutory agency charged with reviewing such plans. ESB has advised that they are not yet in a position to share the draft report while they are engaging with the NPWS,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) operate successfully in over 40 countries around the world, including 15 in Europe. The inclusion of mandatory, national labelling requirements is an essential design feature of these schemes. Clear labelling maximises understanding and minimises fraud. The DRS logo allows consumers, retailers and enforcement authorities readily identify which products are in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: From the proceeds of the carbon tax, a total of €788 million was allocated as part of Budget 2024 to climate action measures and to ensure the most vulnerable are protected from unintended impacts of the carbon tax increase. In my own Department, €388 million of this total was allocated towards a series of projects which are actively contributing to the alleviation of energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Government approved the establishment of a Just Transition Commission at its meeting on 30 April. The Just Transition Commission will support the Government in its responsibility to ensure, in line with our statutory climate objectives, that Ireland’s transition to a climate neutral economy is just, and that it endeavours, in so far as practicable, to maximise employment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The Future Framework for offshore renewable energy (ORE) Policy Statement is the strategic long-term approach for Ireland’s plan-led offshore renewable energy. It maps out how Ireland can create an offshore renewable energy sector to achieve our climate and energy targets beyond 2030, while also bolstering the energy security and prosperity of the State. The Future Framework sets...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: My Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. The schemes offer grants for individuals who can afford to contribute to the cost of upgrades as well as free energy upgrades for people at risk of energy poverty. The Better Energy Homes Scheme allows...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The European Commission identifies possible infringements of EU law on the basis of its own investigations or following complaints from citizens, businesses or other stakeholders. Further information on the infringement process is available commission.europa.eu/law/application-eu-law/implementing-eu- law/infringement-procedure_en#:~:text=According%20to%20the%2...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Hydrogen provides us with an incredible opportunity in Ireland. It provides the potential for long term storage of energy, the opportunity of dispatchable wind and solar power, the potential of chemical feedstocks, the potential of an export market and the opportunity to decarbonise some parts of high temperature processing. Ireland has one of the best offshore renewable energy resources in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (8 May 2024)

Eamon Ryan: Hydrogen provides us with an incredible opportunity in Ireland. It provides the potential for long term storage of energy, the opportunity of dispatchable wind and solar power, the potential of chemical feedstocks, the potential of an export market and the opportunity to decarbonise some parts of high temperature processing. Ireland has one of the best offshore renewable energy resources in...