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Leaders' Questions (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The 2030 targets are based on detailed evidence that was submitted. A lot of work was done by UCC on it. The difficulty arose in relation to the 2020 targets. It has been openly admitted by the Commission, with which the Government at the time negotiated, that the evidence was not as forthcoming for our 2020 targets as was the case for the 2030 targets. The baselines and projections used...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: I will always respond to questions from Deputy McDonald.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: We are all champing at the bit to reply.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: There is ongoing work on that issue in the Department. The mitigation and adaptation plans are being actively worked on. I am not sure of the timelines but I will correspond with the Deputy later on today.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table: Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Lost Time Rate - Uncertified 0.46% 0.32% 0.26% 0.23% 0.25% Lost Time Rate  - Certified 3.55% 3.85% 3.18% 2.38% 2.44% Notes: The lost time rate shows the percentage of working time lost due to sick leave per year.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The provision of mobile telephony services is undertaken by telecommunications service providers operating in a fully liberalised market under licences provided by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). It is subject to a requirement to secure access to the required radio spectrum by way of licence. The management of the radio spectrum is a statutory function of ComReg under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures at no cost to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria. Typical measures available under the scheme include attic and cavity wall...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 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.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The White Paper on Energy Policy includes a commitment to introduce a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) designed to encourage the development of Ireland’s abundant, diverse and indigenous renewable energy resource, including bioenergy. The Programme for Government commits to facilitating the development of bioenergy projects in Ireland and the development of the RHI....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The White Paper on Energy Policy includes a commitment to introduce a new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) designed to encourage the development of Ireland’s abundant, diverse and indigenous renewable energy resources, including solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The Programme for Government also commits to facilitating the development of solar energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 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.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 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.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jul 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.  This is being achieved through private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy projects. The White Paper on Energy policy published in December 2015 also includes a commitment to introduce a new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme designed to encourage the development of Ireland's abundant, diverse and indigenous renewable energy resources, including...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department currently has 15 staff members who earn less than €11.50 gross per hour. The cost to my Department of introducing a minimum wage of €11.50 would be in the region of €53,000 per annum. The salaries paid to employees of the bodies under the aegis of my Department are generally matters for those bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department has not had any discussions with suppliers or service contractors about the impact of a Living Wage. The Living Wage is voluntary concept and has no legislative basis and therefore cannot be imposed on suppliers or contractors. Companies tendering to supply goods or services to my Department through the etenders.ie website are obliged to provide a statement confirming that...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Administration (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Homes scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. The scheme provides a financial incentive to private homeowners who wish to improve the energy performance of their homes. Fixed grants are provided towards the cost of a range of measures including attic insulation, wall insulation, heating systems upgrades,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Trading Online Voucher Scheme was launched nationally on 1 July 2014, following a successful pilot in the Dublin City area. The scheme is a key action under the business strand of the Government’s National Digital Strategy, and is specifically designed to support small and micro enterprises to trade online. The scheme is administered in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Freedom of Information Data (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Number of FOI’s received in 2016 Number of FOI’s fully refused in 2016 Number of FOI’s partially refused 82 31* 18** *Figure includes 3 cases brought forward from 2015 and which were answered in 2016 **Figure includes 6 cases brought forward from 2015 and which were answered in 2016

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Travel (21 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Minister No. of kms and cost Subsistence Tolls Former Minister Alex White 4,729kms €2,793 €448 €132Notes: 1. The subsistence payments refer to the period 11 March to the 6th May 2016. 2. The data regarding kilometres travelled/claimed and tolls are not recorded in the format requested...