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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Energy Regulation Staff (21 Mar 2018)

Denis Naughten: The name of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) was changed to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) in September 2017 to fully reflect its remit to regulate water, energy and energy safety.   The current staffing levels and grading structure at the Commission for Regulation of Utilities were agreed in early 2016 following an extensive engagement between the CRU,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (27 Feb 2018)

Richard Bruton: ...the Irish electricity sector following the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 and subsequent amending legislation.  Section 4 of the Energy Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2006 provided CER with responsibility for the regulation of electrical contractors with regard to safety. The Minister for Education and Skills has no role in this process.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges (22 Nov 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. The Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water sector is assigned to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and the CRU has been given...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Foynes Port Company: Chairperson Designate (15 Nov 2017)

...and the State would largely fund such a project. I am not up to speed as to whether Europe could fund part of the road but the port has various plans and has secured funds from Europe under the CER programme as part of TEN-T. In due course it will make applications to fund further development of Foynes Port and up to 20% of capital investment can be secured from Europe for this purpose.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)

Pádraig Ó Céidigh: ...on their work on drafting the Bill. It reflects very closely the recommendations of the joint committee. From my perspective as Chairman of the committee, the Department, the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, and the Certified Public Accountants Ireland, CPA, were very co-operative and supportive and made a very significant contribution to generating the information to enable us to...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Water Services Bill 2017: Committee Stage (25 Oct 2017) See 11 other results from this debate

Eoin Ó Broin: In respect of amendment No. 13, the Bill as it stands proposes that the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, will carry out the review within 12 months of the budget. Part of it is because I do not think it will be able to get it done within a 12 month period but also because I think that water consumption will change given that people will then know that this review is happening and,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed): Energy Policy (4 Oct 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...present the findings with a view to publishing the research and engaging in full public consultation. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, CRU, formerly the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, is responsible for ensuring a high standard of protection for all energy customers, including those in energy poverty, and delivers on this by publishing guidelines and requirements...

Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2017) See 1 other result from this debate

Mattie McGrath: ...not completely undermine and overload the current system. That should be glaringly obvious when 200 bodies went under the ombudsman's remit in 2014. There is also the issue of the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER. It has failed miserably to control energy costs with increases in gas, electricity and everything else. It is just another quango. It is people on boards again,...

Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (27 Sep 2017)

Barry Cowen: ...wilfully wasting water, despite the various warnings and measures to assist them, will be fined. I believe this is fair and in line with our EU obligations. The Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, will set what the payment level for each litre above the threshold will be. This will be inserted in the water charges plan, as the Minister outlined in respect of section 21 of the Water...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...of renewable energy to meet the 40% renewable electricity target by 2020. The total amount and details of the PSO levy for each levy year are calculated and published annually by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). This material is publicly available at www.cer.ie. The 2016 Programme for Government recognisesthat Ireland’s long-term interests are best supported by further...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: ....  I have no policy remit in relation the means of energy production in other countries. In this jurisdiction, since 2002, the regulation of the gas market has been the responsibility of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is independent in the performance of its functions.  I have no direct statutory function in relation to liquefied natural gas...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (11 Sep 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: .... It should be noted that the arrangements in place for all non-domestic customers on 1 January 2014 remain in place with no changes for the time being. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is progressing a review of all aspects of non-domestic water tariffs and in conjunction with Irish Water will establish an enduring non-domestic tariff framework. The CER has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...is for the future success of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Ireland.  To date, the funding and rollout of electric vehicle charging points has been supported by a Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) decision to allow ESB Networks to invest and install electric vehicle infrastructure up to a maximum of €25 million and recover these costs from the Distribution Use of System...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...(SEM),  including its detailed rules as set out in the Trading and Settlement Code, is the responsibility of the SEM Committee. The SEM Committee consists of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), the Utility Regulator Northern Ireland (URegNI) and an independent member, with each entity having one vote. The operation and administration of the Single Electricity Market is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation Levy Data (26 Jul 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

James Browne: ...from homeowners and businesses since the introduction of the PSO energy levy; his views on the burden this is placing on families and businesses; his plans to reduce the levy in conjunction with the CER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35026/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (26 Jul 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

James Browne: 1268. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the discussions he has had with the energy providers and CER to utilise more renewable energy on the grid; the steps he is taking to help reduce energy costs for homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35027/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Grid (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...under section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is statutorily responsible for all aspects of the assessment and licensing of prospective operators who wish to develop and/or operate a gas distribution system within the State under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cross-Border Co-operation (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: ...Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is statutorily responsible for all aspects of the assessment and licensing of prospective operators who wish to develop and/or operate a gas distribution system within the State under the Gas...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Capital Expenditure Programme (26 Jul 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1622 and 1623 together. Irish Water has set out its Capital Investment Plan up to the year 2021 in its Business Plan. In December 2016, the CER made a decision on the second regulatory period 2017-2018 setting allowed revenue for this period, including proposals on operational and capital budgets. A copy of the CER's decision is available on its website,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges (26 Jul 2017)

Eoghan Murphy: ...receipt of water services provided by it. The Act also provides that responsibility for the independent economic regulation of the water sector is assigned to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) and the CER has been given statutory responsibility for protecting the interests of customers.  From 2001, national water pricing policy required local authorities to recover the...