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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: In regard to climate action, will the Minister provide an update on the renewable energy support scheme, the date by which it will be launched and if he will make a statement on the matter? Referring back to Deputy Stanley's question, while the Minister outlined a good deal of progress, the reality is that we are still behind on our targets. Progress has been made but enough has not been...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: It is in breach, yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, has assessed that it will cost the State approximately €100 million to €150 million for every percentage point we are over the 16% renewable energy target by 2020. We are facing definite fines. The key question is what we are doing about that. While we have the policies, the implementation of same is the key issue. We have...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Incentives (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Carpe diem, Minister. We cannot depend indefinitely on the future. We can say it will happen but there is one thing we can guarantee here today and that is that Ireland is facing substantial fines for failure to meet its targets. There are key areas within the sustainable sector that need stimulation from Government policy and initiative. The biomass area, for example, solar photovoltaic,...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I would like to ask the Minister to outline the immediate contingency steps he will take to safeguard the security and competitiveness of our energy supply. The key issue is a guaranteed supply of energy in view of what is happening in respect of the Brexit discussions and further afield, such as international issues which may impact on energy supply and security.

Other Questions: Energy Policy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Minister for the reply. At the outset, the single electricity market has been written into law in both jurisdictions so we can take it that regardless of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations that particular issue will continue as is. What is of importance and significance is the Integrated Single Electricity Market, I-SEM, which is further liberalisation and interconnection...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Yes, the Integrated Single Electricity Market. Could the Minister outline whether he or his officials have met or are liaising with their counterparts, because regardless of what happens with Brexit, we should continue to pursue the further integration of the North-South energy market and electricity supply?

Other Questions: Energy Policy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister is aware of the importance of having a guaranteed, consistent energy supply at reasonable prices, particularly for international investment. That is a key component for any foreign direct investment company looking across the world as to where they will locate and invest. The other issue is the competitiveness of the internal Irish economy itself and if there is a situation...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Transactional costs as opposed to tariffs.

Other Questions: Bioenergy Strategy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Perhaps the Minister might quickly provide a reply to this question.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the methodology and the forecasting model used for registration targets for all craft based and consortia led apprenticeships under the Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020; and the specific methodology and models used in coming up with annual targets. [24190/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the State training schemes, supports and requirements for training persons in the hospitality sector (details supplied). [24193/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 116. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the recent EU Council trade ministers meeting regarding the commencement of EU trade agreement negotiations with Australia and New Zealand; the offensive and defensive interests for Irish businesses and SMEs in this deal; if she will provide a sector by sector breakdown in terms of market access and removal of import...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Policy (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to protect Irish businesses at risk of cyber attacks in view of the fact that the US and UK are offering training to major public bodies and businesses in this area. [24192/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Data (31 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 8 May 2018, if the figures for invalidity pension are built into the existing fiscal base or if they represent an additional cost to the Exchequer for the five year period ahead. [24191/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Jun 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 265. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to the introduction of the new sectoral employment order, SEO, for the construction sector on 19 October 2017, if State contracts signed by companies following a successful public tender award in which the previous SEO was in place and the project costs built into such contracts as a result have to be re-examined following the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Third Level Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 562. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount of current and capital expenditure allocated to the programme for research in third level institutions in 2018. [24356/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Social Enterprise Sector (12 Jun 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 1161. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the persons or bodies that are entitled to apply for funding through SECAD in view of the boundary changes (details supplied) in County Cork. [24648/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (13 Jun 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 97 of 31 May 2018, the latest publication or forecast conducted by the skills and labour market and research unit and its apprenticeship services unit for annual targets for both craft and consortia led apprenticeships in each of the years to 2020 and over the next five years. [25926/18]