Alan Kelly
Question:70. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport when the next date of the EU Council of Transport Ministers will take place. [42911/23]
View answerEU Meetings
Questions (70)
Written answers
EU Transport Council is next scheduled to take place in Brussels on 4 December 2023. Information on the meeting agenda is expected to be available in late November.
Cycling Facilities
Questions (71)
Alan Kelly
Question:71. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to have a public bike scheme in County Tipperary. [42912/23]
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I understand the Deputy is referring to bike-sharing schemes such as those operated through the Regional Bikes Scheme in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of related funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
However, matters related to the day-to-day operations, management or expansion of public bike schemes - including to new areas of operation, such as County Tipperary - is a matter for the relevant local authority, in conjunction with the NTA.
As such, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Bus Services
Questions (72)
Alan Kelly
Question:72. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will approve an additional local link bus service route No. 391, going in both directions. [42913/23]
View answerWritten answers
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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services in Counties Tipperary and Limerick, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Driver Test
Questions (73)
Holly Cairns
Question:73. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving tests that did not go ahead as scheduled to date in 2023; the day of the week each test was scheduled, and the reasoning given for each; and the reasoning given for each by test centre, in tabular form. [42919/23]
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes holding information on tests at each test centre. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Bus Services
Questions (74)
Holly Cairns
Question:74. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the bus fleet serving the 226 Kinsale to Cork route, including the number of single and double-decker buses; the age of each vehicle and the number of drivers assigned to the route. [42920/23]
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the national Public Service Obligation bus fleet.
The issue raised in relation to details of the bus fleet serving the 226 Kinsale/Cork route is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the NTA and I have forwarded the Deputies' question to the company for a direct reply.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I also have referred the Deputies' questions to the NTA. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
Bus Services
Questions (75)
Holly Cairns
Question:75. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if a review has been conducted on the general standard and accessibility of the single-decker buses serving the 226 Kinsale to Cork route. [42921/23]
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. It is the individual transport companies, which have responsibility for the operation of public transport services, in conjunction with the NTA.
In light of the NTA's over-arching responsibilities in relation to public transport accessibility, including in county Cork, I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.
Bus Services
Questions (76)
Holly Cairns
Question:76. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport to provide a reasoning for the moving of the Clontarf Street bus stop in Cork; and whether a cover could be provided for the new bus stop. [42922/23]
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Bus Services
Questions (77)
Holly Cairns
Question:77. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to oversubscription issues on the 226 Kinsale bus route; and whether a capacity review of the route could be conducted. [42923/23]
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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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to to the 226 Kinsale Bus Éireann route, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
Bus Services
Questions (78)
Michael Healy-Rae
Question:78. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to fund a local link bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42937/23]
View answerWritten answers
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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services in County Kerry, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Proposed Legislation
Questions (79)
Denis Naughten
Question:79. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of general schemes referred by his Department to an Oireachtas committee for pre-legislative scrutiny from 1 January 2016 to date; the date each was referred; the date that the general scheme was published for the public to review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42960/23]
View answerWritten answers
The information sought by the Deputy is included in the table below:
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Title of General Scheme |
Date of Referral to Oireachtas Committee for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny |
Date of Publication of General Scheme |
Link to Published General Scheme (if available) |
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2017 |
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General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty – Drink Driving) Bill |
28 February 2017 |
28 February 2018 |
Nil |
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General Scheme of National Vehicle and Driver File (Prum Decisions) Bill |
31 July 2017 |
31 July 2017 |
Nil |
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General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017 |
22 November 2017 |
13 December 2017 |
General_Scheme_of_the_Irish_Aviation_Authority_Amendment_Bill_2017_-_December_2017_145108.pdf (oireachtas.ie) |
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2018 |
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General Scheme of a Railway Safety (Amendment) Bill 2018 |
25 May 2018 |
25 May 2018 |
Nil |
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General Scheme of Airport Noise Regulation Bill 2018 |
28 September 2018 |
28 September 2018 |
www.gov.ie/en/press-release/d368a9-minister-ross-publishes-the-general-scheme-for-the-airport-noise-reg/ |
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General Scheme of Aviation Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2018 |
05 March 2019 |
29 November 2018 |
www.gov.ie/en/publication/a74a52-aviation-regulation-amendment-bill-general-scheme/ |
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2019 |
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General Scheme of Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill |
26 November 2019 |
26 November 2019 |
Nil |
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General Scheme of Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019 |
26 June 2019 |
20 June 2019 |
www.gov.ie/en/publication/cfed5b-general-scheme-of-an-air-navigation-and-transport-bill-2019/ |
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General Scheme of Taxi Regulation (Amendment) (Rickshaw) Bill 2018 |
28 November 2018 |
13 November 2018 |
Nil |
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2020 |
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Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
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2021 |
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General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020 |
25 January 2021 |
8 January 2021 |
www.gov.ie/en/publication/a3d5f-general-scheme-of-a-merchant-shipping-investigation-of-marine-casualties-amendment-bill-2020/ |
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2022 |
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General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2022 |
20 January 2023 |
14 December 2022 |
www.gov.ie/en/publication/c8b16-general-scheme-of-the-merchant-shipping-investigation-of-marine-accidents-bill-2022/ |
Scéimeanna Rannacha
Questions (80)
Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:80. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív den Aire Iompair chun a fhiafraí den Aire Iompair cén uair a cheadófar airgead do Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe chun dul ar aghaidh le staidéar tionchair timpeallachta a dhéanamh ar Bhóthar Chuan na Loinge le gur féidir an bóthar a ardú leis an taoille a stopadh ag teacht trasna an bhóthair ann faoi scéim na mbóithre straitéiseacha condae, cén fáth a bhfuil moill leis an airgead seo a cheadú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [42992/23]
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Is ar chrann gach údaráis áitiúil a thiteann an fhreagracht reachtúil as feabhsú agus cothabháil na mbóithre réigiúnacha agus áitiúla i gcomhréir le forálacha Alt 13 d’Acht na mBóithre, 1993. Maoinítear oibreacha ar na bóithre sin ó acmhainní na n-údarás áitiúil féin, arna bhforlíonadh ag deontais bhóthair ón Stát. Is faoin údarás áitiúil a bhíonn sé na hoibreacha atá le maoiniú a roghnú agus a chur in ord tosaíochta.
Aon tionscadail feabhsaithe bóthair a molann údarás áitiúil iad lena mbreithniú faoi Chlár na nDeontas Sonrach, déanann an Roinn iad a mheas cás ar chás. Ní mór do gach tionscadal a chuireann údarás áitiúil chun cinn lena bhreithniú a bheith i gcomhréir le ceanglais an Chóid Caiteachais Phoiblí, chomh maith le ceanglais Chreat Measúnaithe Iompair mo Roinne. Toisc nach mbíonn fáil ach ar mhéid teoranta maoinithe le haghaidh oibreacha feabhsaithe ar bhóithre réigiúnacha agus áitiúla, tá sé tábhachtach d’údaráis áitiúla tosaíocht a thabhairt do thionscadail a thagann faoina réimse foriomlán freagrachta agus na ceanglais sin a choinneáil i gcuimhne.
Tá iarratas ar Dheontas Sonrach faighte ag mo Roinn ó Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe a bhaineann le hoibreacha chun an bóthar ag Cuan na Loinge a ardú. Déanfar an t-iarratas sin a mheas mar chuid de phróiseas measúnaithe deontas 2024, tráth a gcuirfear sa mheá aon tionscadail iomaíocha agus an buiséad atá ar fáil.
Bus Services
Questions (81)
Pa Daly
Question:81. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he will review capacity issues on the 272 bus route from Ballybunion to Tralee (details supplied). [43005/23]
View answerWritten answers
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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
Electric Vehicles
Questions (82)
Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:82. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on any upcoming plans to install electric vehicle charge ports in the Blackrock area and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43024/23]
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The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle (EV) 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.
Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper for the consumer as well as assisting in the overall management of the national grid. Over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home.
However, there is also a need for a seamless public charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible, such as on-street and residential charging, destination charging and workplace charging.
Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), a dedicated Office which oversees and accelerates Ireland’s transition to zero emission vehicles, has significant funding available in 2023 for the installation of EV charging across Ireland.
In January, I launched the national Strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the crucial period out to 2025, alongside an Implementation Plan. The strategy sets out the government’s ambition regarding the delivery of a public EV charging network to support up to 195,000 electric cars and vans by the middle of the decade.
A range of new charging infrastructure schemes are being developed which will help provide another critical link in the overall network for public charging.
Destination Charging is a strong priority for ZEVI in 2023. In addition to a general scheme, a number of bespoke schemes are also in advanced stages of development and delivery, including:
• A shared Island funded Sports Club scheme, which will install up to 200 fast chargers
• An EU Just transition Fund supported scheme, which is planned to install 60-80 chargers
These circa 300 sites, in addition to those under other destination schemes currently planned will be delivered in 2024 and 2025.
I launched The National En-Route EV Charging Network Plan last month. This is the first element of the National EV Charging Network Plan which, will cover all publicly accessible EV charging in the country.
The National En-Route EV Charging Network Plan and associated initiatives will drive the delivery of charging infrastructure on the National Road Network. The Plan sets out ambitious targets for the level and coverage needed for En-Route charging on our national roads network. We are already seeing significant increased capacity of EV charging on our national roads, and this plan provides additional reassurance and certainty for EV drivers and those thinking of making the switch to EVs that they will be able to find high powered, fast and convenient EV charge-points where and when they need them.
The Plan sets out a provision of EV charging that will be ahead of demand and meet European requirements for charging electric cars, LGVs and HGVs by 2025 and 2030. The implementation of this Plan through enhanced grid connections, funding interventions and enabling measures will remove barriers and accelerate the delivery of high-powered EV charging.
ZEVI are currently engaging with Local Authorities to develop their EV Infrastructure Strategies which will identify areas without off street charging capabilities and identify solutions to included in Implementation Plans which may include off street community chargers, Shared Charging facilities (Neighbour with off street charger shares charging through an app), and/or use of local Rapid Destination Chargers or Hubs.
The four Dublin Local Authorities have come together in a regional structure and have completed a strategy on the provision of EV infrastructure (link below). This has allowed them to examine how the four Councils can best facilitate the provision of electric vehicle-charging infrastructure across the Dublin region and the scale of investment required. The procurement process for Phase 1 roll out of destinations chargers has commenced for 200 EV charge points across 50 locations in the Dublin Region.
www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/2022-08/dublin_la_ev_charging_strategy.pdf
You may wish to contact Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council directly for any site specific information.
Bus Services
Questions (83)
Paul Murphy
Question:83. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the issue regarding the 76 bus not showing on time on Monday 25 September and Tuesday 26 September 2023, causing passengers to be late for work; what actions his Department will be taking to address this issue; if compensation will be offered for the passengers being late, for example, two days' free travel in the morning, to compensate for the delays experienced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43026/23]
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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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The performance of all public transport operators is monitored by the NTA as part of the contractual arrangements in place between it and the operators. These contractual arrangements allow for not just the monitoring of performance by the NTA and the publication by it of annual performance reports, but importantly, the contracts also allow for the imposition of financial penalties where performance does not meet the required standard.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to Go-Ahead Ireland bus route 76, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Road Safety
Questions (84)
Patricia Ryan
Question:84. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the plans, if any, the Government has to install motion sensor lights on roads in County Kildare; and if so, what timeline would be envisaged. [43104/23]
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Under Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993 to 2015, the improvement and maintenance of public regional and local roads, including public lighting, is the statutory responsibility of the relevant local authority. In this context, policy and decisions in relation to new public lighting installations is a matter for local authorities.
National Car Test
Questions (85)
Patricia Ryan
Question:85. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Transport the number of candidates currently on the waiting list for NCT tests in County Kildare; the availability of appointments; the earliest appointment currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43105/23]
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The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries regarding waiting times information to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
Department officials were meeting with the RSA on a weekly basis for much of the last year. The improvements in the NCT service to date mean that such regular meetings are no longer necessary. However, the Department continues to work closely with the RSA on NCT provision and the RSA continues to provide weekly updates. Monthly meetings will continue as part of RSA governance, and where pressing issues arise, meetings will be held promptly and urgently.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Driver Test
Questions (86)
Verona Murphy
Question:86. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to advise on the process involved in attaining a scribe to support an applicant through the driver CPC case study test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43117/23]
View answerWritten answers
This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Bus Services
Questions (87)
Paul Murphy
Question:87. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when he anticipates the next phase of BusConnects in Dublin will be rolled out; the reasons for the continuing delays with the roll-out; when these will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43121/23]
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both the policy and funding areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Dublin.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects Dublin programme.
To date the NTA has submitted 12 planning applications to An Bord Pleanála in respect of all 16 Core Bus Corridor schemes for Dublin. All 12 applications are awaiting a decision from An Bord Pleanála.
The Network Redesign for bus services for the Dublin network is being rolled out over 11 phases. The NTA currently expect the roll out of the network redesign to be completed in 2025. Roll out of the plan began in 2021 with the launch of the first two phases – the H-Spine (Howth/Malahide to City Centre) in June and the C-Spine (Lucan/Celbridge to Ringsend via City Centre), in November 2021. Phase 3 was launched in May 2022. It consisted of two Northern Orbital Routes (N4 Blanchardstown to Point Village and N6 Finglas to Howth Junction). Phase 4, the G-Spine and Route 60 (Ballyfermot/Liffey Valley/Red Cow to the Docklands via city centre) was launched in October 2022. The NTA launched Phase 5a – the Western Orbitals in June 2023.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply regarding the implementation of the BusConnects programme in the Crumlin area. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Dublin Bus
Questions (88)
Paul Murphy
Question:88. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport what action he will take to resolve the longstanding problems with the Dublin Bus No. 15 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43124/23]
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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 question raised by the deputy in relation to problems with the Dublin Bus No. 15 route is an operational matter for Dublin Bus.I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Motor Fuels
Questions (89)
Aindrias Moynihan
Question:89. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what has been achieved in increasing production of HVO to expand its use in transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43140/23]
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HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a drop-in bioliquid which can replace fossil diesel up to 100%, with GHG reduction benefits. When used in transport the HVO is referred to as biofuel. HVO bioliquid is also used as renewable energy for heating and power generators.
Supporting the supply of renewable energy in transport, the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2023-2025 sets out the pathway to the achievement of both Climate Action Plan targets and European obligations concerning sustainability and GHG reduction criteria.
Since 2010 the supply of renewable energy in transport consumption is incentivised through a national mandate, the renewable transport fuel obligation (RTFO), on fuel suppliers - which is currently set at a rate of 17% by energy of renewable transport fuel as a proportion of total road transport fossil fuel supply. HVO used in transport which fulfils EU criteria for sustainability and GHG reduction is eligible for RTFO certificates, which can be counted against the obligation.
Additionally, regulations were made in April 2023, authorising the NORA to issue additional RTFO certificates per megajoule of renewable transport fuel supply, to incentivise the supply of certain renewable transport fuels, for use in different transport sectors, including HVO and co-processed HVO.
The trajectory of annual RTFO rate increases to 2030 as set out in the policy is designed to achieve the Climate Action Plan target of an E10 (10% Ethanol) and B20 (20% Biodiesel equivalent) as a transitionary measure to support planned transport sector decarbonisation by 2030.
The Biofuel Study Report 2022 estimates that between 570-730m litres of biodiesel/HVO supply could be required to meet the Climate Action Plan biofuel target by 2030. The Study indicates potential to meet this estimated future supply through industry plans for scaled-up indigenous production of these biofuels. The study notes, however, the likely continued reliance on imported feedstock supply to support this level of estimated future production.
The National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) which administers the RTFO has estimated a 0.2MT CO2eq tailpipe emission GHG saving in 2022 over 2018 figures, as a result of the RTFO.
The NORA Renewable Transport Fuel Annual Report 2022 set out that approximately 307m litres (9.6 PJ) of liquid biofuel was placed on the market. Of this amount, was approximately 256m litres of biodiesel (including HVO/CHVO), increased from 202m litres in 2021.
Road Traffic Accidents
Questions (90, 91)
Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:90. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the number of incidents on a stretch of a road (details supplied) in the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43159/23]
View answerViolet-Anne Wynne
Question:91. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the number of incidents on a stretch of a road (details supplied) in the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43160/23]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 91 together.
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 management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51