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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Education and Training Boards Administration (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Section 15(2) of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 provides that a relevant Minister may give a direction to a relevant public body requiring it to submit a report specifying the measures it has adopted to have regard to, in the performance of its functions, - the most recent approved national mitigation plan, national adaptation framework, or approved sectorial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Centres (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Government policy in relation to the Role of Data Centres in Ireland's Enterprise Strategy is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation in the first instance. The Government Statement on the role of data centres in Ireland's Enterprise Strategy, 2018 recognises that a plan-led approach is needed to develop a range of measures to promote regional...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Ambient air quality monitoring in Ireland is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the 2008 Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) Directive (Directive 2008/50/EC) and the Fourth Daughter Directive (Directive 2004/107/EC of 15 December 2004). These Directives include rules on how Member States should monitor, assess and manage ambient air quality. Under the Directives, EU Member States must...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 together. 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. It will also help us to move towards 70% renewable electricity. A resilient and well connected energy infrastructure is vital for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: EirGrid is the designated Transmission System Operator and its role includes the operation, maintenance and development of the electricity transmission network in Ireland. The construction of the North South Interconnector, and all related procurement activities, is an operational matter for EirGrid and ESB Networks and one in which I have no function. I am advised that due to the very long...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Administration (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria. The initial Warmer Homes Scheme budget allocation for 2019 was €24 million....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Details of the funding allocated to are set out in the table below. The amounts set out in the table relate to funding provided for Westmeath as a whole unless Moate is specified.The contract to deliver the National broadband Plan was signed on 19 November. This provides for approximate investment of €46m over the 25 years of the National Broadband Plan State Intervention providing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Waste Collection Companies must hold a waste collection permit in order to collect waste in line with the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007, as amended. Waste collection permits are issued by the National Waste Collection Permit Office. Under the permit conditions, household waste collectors are obliged to provide a separate receptacle for each waste fraction, namely...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Since November 2013 there has been 13 Bills sponsored by my Department that have been enacted, they are as follows:- Bill Date/ Year Bill Enacted ACT Minerals Development Bill 2015 2017 Minerals Development Act 2017 Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018 Radiological Protection (Amendment) Act...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Prospecting Licences (3 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: Prospecting and mining licences are issued by my Department.The Exploration and Mining Division of the Department currently has a staff of 4 geologists and 6 administrative staff engaged in the processing and monitoring of these licences from prospecting through to extraction, as well as other activities related to exploration and mining. Further details are available on my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the Government’s plan to rollout high speed broadband to the 1.1 million people living and working in the nearly 540,000 premises including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with 695 schools where commercial operators will not commit to deliver the service.The Deputy's Question relates to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on NBP...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Consultation Process (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department is committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. Public consultations held by this Department in 2018 and 2019 are outlined in tabular format contained in the link below: Online consultations are advertised and published on the Department website

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 191, 193 and 195 together. The Government is committed to delivering high speed broadband to every home, farm, business and school in Ireland. It is vital that we ensure that people of rural Ireland have the same opportunities as people in our towns and cities. The fundamental building blocks of the project, which is designed to bring fibre to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: There are four spaces reserved for staff in my Department's head office in Adelaide Road in Dublin and none of which have dedicated electric vehicle charging points. There are two electric vehicle charging points in the car park which are available for use by all members of staff.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the Government’s plan to rollout high speed broadband to the 1.1 million people living and working in the nearly 540,000 premises including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with 695 schools where commercial operators will not commit to deliver the service.The Deputy's Question relates to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on NBP...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Process (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: There is currently one Bill in my Department which is awaiting committee stage. The Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019 (No. 64 of 2019) which was published on 31 July 2019 is currently before Dáil Éireann and awaiting a date for Committee Stage.The Broadcasting Amendment Bill 2019 provides for: - the part funding of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) through TV licence...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The contracting of photography services for my Department is carried out as part of competitive procurement processes in line with Office of Government Procurement guidelines. Where possible, every effort is made to minimise costs.I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 601 and 604 of 14 December 2017 which covers photography costs for my Department for the period 2011 to 2017 and to Question...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Freedom of Information Data (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The number of requests received under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (the Act) are set out in the table below. Freedom of Information requests can only be refused as provided for under the various sections of the Act. Requests received by my Department are generally refused or part-granted for the reasons listed below:- Record relates to security and defence of the State - Record...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (4 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Government currently funds a number of schemes, administered by the SEAI, to assist homeowners in upgrading the energy efficiency of their properties, including switching to new heating systems. These include free upgrades for low income households and fixed grants for those who can invest some of their own money. The grants promote a fabric first approach – advising people to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (5 Dec 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the Government’s plan to rollout high speed broadband to the 1.1 million people living and working in the nearly 540,000 premises including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with 695 schools where commercial operators will not commit to deliver the service. The Deputy's Question relates to a premises which is located in the AMBER area on...