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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Radon Control Strategy (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Radon Control Strategy Co-ordination Group was established to implement and track the key recommendations of the National Radon Control Strategy (NRCS), published in 2014. This co-ordinated, Government-led, strategy aims to reduce both overall population and individual risk, particularly for people living in areas with high radon levels. Cost has been identified...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Mergers (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: Following approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, notification of the proposed merger referenced in the question was received by me as Minister on 21 November 2016. I have 30 working days from the notification deadline of 24 November 2016 to conduct an initial, or Phase 1, assessment of the case on media plurality grounds. This examination is guided by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas where commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas where commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Company Data (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I understand that EirGrid responded to the Deputy by e-mail on 22 December 2015 and on 3 February 2016. If the Deputy requires additional information, on receipt of such question, I can arrange for this to be forwarded to  EirGrid.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Infrastructure (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department does not administer grant aid for such a scheme.The Farm Electrification Grant Scheme (FEGS) was administered and funded through the former Department of Community Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs (DCEGA) and then by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government from January 2005 to 31 December 2011. The scheme is no longer in operation. In that time, however, some...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The extent of the challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with our EU and international commitments, is well understood by the Government, as reflected in the National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development, published in April 2014, and now underpinned by the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act, 2015, which was enacted in December 2015. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy projects in Ireland. This builds on the Energy White Paper published in December 2015 and recognises that solar also has the potential to provide a community dividend, thereby also enhancing citizen participation in Ireland's energy future.  With this in mind,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 432 to 434, inclusive, and 436 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) represents a very significant capital investment project for the State and aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. On 5 July the Government selected the Commercial Stimulus Model as the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. The provision of telecommunications services, including Next Generation Access Services, is undertaken by telecommunications service providers operating in a fully liberalised market under licences provided by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). The regulation of telecommunications operators is the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of the radio spectrum is a statutory function of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) under the Communications Regulation Act 2002, as amended. This role includes the allocation of radio spectrum, the award of spectrum licences and the associated application of terms and conditions and obligations. ComReg is independent in the exercise of this spectrum...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Energy White Paper 'Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030', published in December 2015, sets out a high-level  framework for Ireland's energy transition to a low carbon economy and society and identifies a range of measures and actions to support this aim. The 2009 EU Renewable Energy Directive sets Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I have received a number of representations from the renewable energy industry and individual project developers seeking an extension to the project development milestones set out in the REFIT terms and conditions. Under the terms and conditions of the REFIT 2 scheme, projects must be connected by end 2017. The industry has highlighted the challenges that developers face in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 442, 445, 446 and 451 together. Climate-action related work is progressing in the context of: - the high-level National Policy Position (2014) to pursue the transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050; - the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015, which provides for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the independent regulator of the telecommunications sector, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Licences issued by ComReg impose terms and conditions on mobile network operators – including minimum population coverage obligations. ComReg monitors compliance in this regard by means of biannual drive...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicles (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 447 and 450  together. Since 2011, the Electric Vehicle Grant Scheme has been supporting and incentivising, through grants of up to €5,000, the deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Ireland. These grants are in addition to tax incentives such as the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) reliefs of up to €5,000, which apply to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I secured €29.4m in Exchequer funding in Budget 2017 for the environment and waste management areas of my Department, an increase of some €9m on the comparative 2016 allocation. I am also responsible for making allocations from the Environment Fund, which generates revenue through the landfill and plastic bag levies that is ring-fenced for environmental...