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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Airport Development Projects (18 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The development of Dublin Airport is a matter for the DAA under the remint of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (18 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214, 215 and 217 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. It is expected that 70% of all premises in Ireland will receive high speed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (18 May 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 a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. It is expected that 70% of all premises in Ireland will receive high speed services from the commercial telecommunications market. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Emergency Accommodation Provision (18 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for a Partnership Government has committed to addressing the housing shortage and homelessness, and is committed to publishing, within the first 100 days, a new Action Plan for Housing which will contain a specific section on preventing homelessness. The hostel referred to in the Question is located in a warehouse property owned by the Digital Hub Development...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (19 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: ComReg is the independent regulator of the electronic  communication sector. In disputes resolutions it “shall act independently and shall not seek or take instructions from any other body” (article 3.3a of Directive 2002/21/EC as amended). I understand from the Deputy’s office that the question is prompted by delays  in delivering a broadband connection...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Functions (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: In addition to its current functions, my Department will assume responsibility for the Environment Division of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government which includes: - Environment Policy & Awareness; - Climate Policy; - EU and International Environmental Policy; - Waste Policy & Resource Efficiency; - Air Quality/Environmental Radiation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have been advised that the works to remove the weir require an application under the Planning Acts.  IFI staff have worked closely with consultant engineers to tender for six individual surveys of the site to secure topographical, architectural, archaeological, geomorphological, hydrological, and appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 558 to 560, inclusive, together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  On 29 September 2015, the Government's 6 year Capital Plan, Building...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: Ireland's Eel Management Plan (EMP) was accepted by the European Commission in 2009 under EU Regulation 1100/2007. The EMP included a cessation of commercial fishing for an initial three year period, after which the plan was reviewed and conservation measures renewed for a further three years.  The review included a robust public consultation process and a detailed scientific...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Final Report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group was published in January. It clearly sets out the challenges that An Post and Postmasters face as they ensure that the network remains relevant in the context of an inexorable shift in consumer preferences, including the trend towards digital transactions. The Final Report represents an important step...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts Data (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects in Ireland. This builds on the December 2015 Energy White Paper commitment to examine the potential for supporting Solar PV farms, and small-scale Solar roof- mounted installations. It is widely recognised that Solar PV technology has become more cost...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 565, 569 and 570 together. The Department has conducted a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) on the potential impact of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) for those areas currently lacking access to high speed  broadband. An extract from the CBA report showing the qualitative benefits entitled Benefits of High Speed Broadband was published on . It is clear from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The MANs are State-owned, underground telecommunications networks which facilitate telecommunications service providers in delivering high speed broadband services to their retail customers, without having to build their own networks.  The 88 MANs which cover 94 regional cities and towns are managed, maintained, marketed and operated under a concession agreement by a Management Services...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). ComReg is independent in the exercise of its functions. Accordingly, I have no statutory function in this matter. I am aware however that licences issued by ComReg apply terms and conditions on Mobile Network Operators, such as quality of service and minimum population...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed access to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. It is expected that 70% of all premises in Ireland will receive high speed services from the commercial telecommunications market. The remaining 30% (over 750,000 premises) are the focus of a major State procurement process to make high speed broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Properties (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: All property occupied by my Department is either leased or owned by the Office of Public Works and my Department has no vacant property or land holdings.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicles (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The regulation of the electricity market is the responsibility of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is an independent regulator. I understand that there is currently no charge for recharging of electric vehicles at ESB operated chargepoints.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: Solar has the potential to contribute to meeting Ireland's renewable energy objectives and the Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy projects. This builds on the Energy White Paper published in December 2015 and recognises that solar has the potential to provide a community dividend, thereby also...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (26 May 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 a Partnership Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. The High Speed Broadband Map 2020, which is available at shows the extent of the State Intervention area. The areas marked BLUE represent those areas where...