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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Prospecting Licences (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 455 together. The company referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Prospecting Licence for PLA 934 which is due to expire the 30thDecember, 2019. If the company applies to renew this Prospecting Licence, the renewal application will be subject to the normal due diligence applied to all applicants for and holders of Prospecting Licences. Currently my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Officials from my Department regularly meet Prospecting Licence holders and Mining Licence / Lease holders as part of ongoing Departmental monitoring to ensure compliance with the conditions of Licences. My officials also met with companies that are interested in exploring for minerals in Ireland and provide information on the regulatory regime and requirements for prospecting in Ireland. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme Eligibility (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme provides energy efficiency upgrades to the homes of people living in or at risk of energy poverty. The Scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. As Minister I have no function in relation to individual applications.These upgrades are provided free of charge to the homeowner. As stated in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Every home, farm, school and business in Ireland will have access to high speed broadband – no matter where they are located – following the Government’s decision to approve the appointment of a preferred bidder to the National Broadband Plan. Under this plan, Ireland will become one of the first countries in the world to ensure that those in rural areas have the same...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Records (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: In July 1998, with the agreement of the Minister for Finance, Merrill Lynch and AIB Capital Markets were appointed by the then Minister for Public Enterprise as integrated financial advisers, to provide advice and assistance to the Government on all aspects of the flotation of shares owned by the State in Telecom Éireann. Having checked accessible records in my Department, no financial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Safety (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 461 and 464 together. On 4 March 2019 I announced proposals for an Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill to tackle the spread of harmful online content and launched a public consultation to gather feedback on the proposals. The public consultation closed on 15 April 2019. A wide a varied range of responses were received to the consultation, from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Every home, farm, school and business in Ireland will have access to high speed broadband – no matter where they are located – following the Government’s decision to approve the appointment of a Preferred Bidder to the National Broadband Plan. Under this plan, Ireland will become one of the first countries in the world to ensure that those in rural areas have the same...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466, 470, 476 and 478 together. Transitioning away from fossil fuels and to more renewable, sustainable energy sources is at the heart of the Climate Action Plan. Currently 40% of homes use coal and peat to heat their homes (many in combination with other fossil fuel heating systems). By 2030, we will upgrade a third of all homes to at least a B2...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Fund (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Project Ireland 2040 sets out the Government’s commitment to create the Climate Action Fund with an allocation of €500 million for the period 2018 to 2027. Seven projects were successful under the First Call for Applications from the fund. Funding was allocated following a competitive process with public and private sector organisations eligible to apply. The seven projects...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Oil Reserves Agency (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 and 469 together. The levy, charged on the sale of most petroleum products at the point of sale, is collected and paid by the oil companies on a monthly basis to the National Oil Reserves Agency, to fund its activities. The levy is currently set at the rate of 2 cent per litre. The levy income and the operating costs and expenses incurred by the Agency,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Deep Retrofit Pilot Scheme was launched in 2017 as a time bound pilot to investigate the challenges and opportunities of deep retrofit in Ireland. The scheme was intended to run for 3 years and closed for applications on 19th July in line with the published Application Guidelines. The scheme is funded by my Department and operated by the SEAI. The Pilot provides 50% funding for energy...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Maoiniú Chraoltóirí Seirbhíse Poiblí (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Dáiltear ioncam ó cheadúnais teilifíse de réir Alt 123 den Acht Craolacháin 2009, ar RTÉ go príomha chun cur i bhfeidhm a chuspóirí seirbhíse poiblí, atá leagtha amach in Acht 2009 freisin, a éascú. An t-ioncam go léir ó cheadúnais teilifíse a bhailítear ó dhíolacháin...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Maoiniú Chraoltóirí Seirbhíse Poiblí (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Tá TG4 ag fáil maoiniú Státchiste €36.233m i mbliana. Cuimsíonn sé sin maoiniú reatha €34.233m agus maoiniú caipitil €2m.Níor cinneadh an leithdháileadh maoiniúcháin do TG4 le haghaidh 2020 go fóill agus foilseofar é san Imleabhar Meastachán Athbhreithnithe i mí na Nollag.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: Details of TG4 Funding is published in its Annual Reports and Accounts which are available on TG4 website at . Funding for the period 2016-2018 is set out in the following table: Year Current Exchequer funding €m Exchequer funding for Capital Projects €m TV Licence fee funding €m Total €m 2016 23.295 2.820 9.245 35.360 2017 28.545 1.450 4.245 34.240 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Licences Data (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: The number of Licensing Options and Exploration Licences for oil and gas exploration granted over the last five years is outlined in the following table: Year Licensing Options and Exploration Licences Issued 2015 1 2016 34 2017 3 2018 12 2019 3 The Taoiseach and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment requested advice from the Climate Change Advisory Council...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: A major advantage in owning an electric vehicle is the reduced running costs. When charging using night rate electricity, savings of circa 80% are achievable when compared to an equivalent fossil fuel powered vehicle. For example, SEAI estimate the cost of charging an electric vehicle to travel 400km is circa €7.30, compared to €40.80 to fill an equivalent petrol car to cover...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Capital Expenditure Programme (1 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy, regarding capital projects completed by my Department since 1 January 2014 and costing €10 million or more, is set out in the following table. Capital project Date of tender Final tender price Date of final payment Final amount paid Comments INFOMAR, National Marine Mapping Programme [Phase 1] 2006 €27m 2016 €35.7m This...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (2 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue. I am aware of their intensity of feeling in this regard. I will just say a few things. Just transition is at the very heart of the climate action plan and Government has recognised that those who are most exposed to the impact of the climate transition that is under way have to be protected and that we have to support people. The co-firing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (2 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I assure the Deputies that I have already met with both CEOs. The ESB in particular is intensively assessing its options in light of An Bord Pleanála's decision. The decision An Bord Pleanála has made has been made in respect of west Offaly. The application from Lough Rea is with Longford County Council. Edenderry has permission for co-firing up to 2023. That was not clear from...

UN Climate Action Summit: Statements (2 Oct 2019)

Richard Bruton: I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss what transacted at the UN assembly on climate action. It was a useful meeting. A significant innovation by the UN was to have a whole day devoted to young people presenting both their concerns about and solutions to the climate challenge. It provided a useful environment. As one can imagine, there were significant demands for a big step-up in...