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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: That any child should be inappropriately placed in an adult psychiatric hospital is clearly a matter for concern. Notwithstanding that, special provision has been made every year since 2011 to extend budgets for mental health services and that has seen the opening of new beds, the creation of new primary care services and the extension of employment in the service. However, the need...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: It is my understanding that it is down to the committee to order its work.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: If it is not on its work programme, that is a matter for the committee. The Government will facilitate committee deliberations on any Bill.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I understand, and the Deputies are right. The proposed policy change is to cap contributions based on farm and business assets at three years where a family's successor commits to working the productive assets. That has been approved by the Government and the heads of the Bill are expected in May.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I am afraid that I do not have a briefing on the Traveller health action plan, but I will seek to have the Ministers provide the Deputy with an update on it. In respect of the Carrickmines fire, the families have had interactions with a number of Departments, but I will seek more information-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I do not know the details of what was requested.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: This is Questions on Promised Legislation and, obviously, I do not have a briefing on the details. I will seek to assess where the matter stands and then revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: That is all I can do for the Deputy. There are other means available to him, for example, tabling a Topical Issue matter and allowing the Ministers to answer-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: Okay.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I will.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. I am currently preparing an All of Government Climate Plan which will set out the actions which must be taken to make Ireland a leader in responding to climate change. I am working with colleagues across Government to develop new initiatives across electricity, transport, heat, and agriculture, as well as a range of other sectors. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: Government has a key role in enabling, facilitating and supporting private sector adaptation through policies, regulation and other supportive measures such as information sharing and awareness raising. It is important, however, that private sector and business in general take a lead themselves in considering climate impacts in their long term strategic planning and investment decisions, and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: Ireland’s first statutory National Adaptation Framework (NAF), published in January 2018, represents our national policy response to the challenges posed by the impacts of climate change. The Framework sets out the context to ensure Local Authorities, regions and sectors can assess the key risks and vulnerabilities of climate change, implement climate resilience actions, and ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service, comes under the remit of the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, as a line division of that Department. Met Éireann is the leading provider of weather information and related services in the State with its mission to monitor, analyse and predict Ireland’s weather and climate and to provide a range...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: An Post is a commercial State body with its own Board. Decisions relating to the post office network, including plans for individual post offices, are an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post. An Post provided a note to politicians and the media on the relocation of the post office in Thurles, a copy of which was received by officials in my Department on 13 March. A...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Heat Incentive (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat has been developed to financially support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System. Under Project Ireland 2040, the National Development Plan sets out an allocation of €300 million for the roll-out of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: A report into the stability of the mine workings along part of the LP4900 has been completed by Gyproc’s consultants, SRK. This has recently been submitted to the three authorities, Monaghan County Council, the Environmental Protection Authority and my Department. My Department's independent consultants, Wardell Armstrong, have been engaged to review the SRK Report and this will take...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The North South Interconnector is critical to improving the efficient operation of the Single Electricity Market and increasing security of electricity supply across the island of Ireland. A resilient and well connected energy infrastructure is vital for Ireland’s economic well-being and the ability to respond to the future needs of energy consumers. In December 2016 An Bord...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is an initiative specifically designed to support small and micro enterprises to trade online. The scheme offers financial assistance of up to €2,500, subject to matching funding, coupled with training, mentoring and networking supports to help small businesses to develop their online trading capability. Small businesses, with 10 or fewer employees and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (17 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: There are no plans to convert the Moneypoint power plant to a nuclear power station. Nuclear powered electricity generation plants are prohibited in Ireland in line with the provisions of section 18 of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999, as amended. Section 18(1) provides that the Minister shall specify by order the criteria in accordance with which an application for an authorisation to...