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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (13 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Charities Act 2009, under which the Charities Regulatory Authority was established, falls under the remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality. It is my understanding that once an organisation promotes charitable purpose(s) only, it is permitted to engage in advocacy, lobbying and/or campaigning work once this work relates directly to furthering these charitable purpose(s)....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Redeployment (13 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department has decentralised offices situated in Cavan and Wexford Towns and these offices have responsibility for delivering on a range of the Department's business areas.  No business units from this Department have been re-centralised back to Dublin from regional locations.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Penrose for publishing this legislation. I welcome the opportunity to speak to his Bill, which proposes to introduce a quota for Irish music on the radio by way of an amendment to the Broadcasting Act. I also express my support for the Irish music industry. We are here this evening due to the interest in the area and our wish to discuss any possible assistance we can offer....

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: -----is that of a definition. Deputy Penrose's colleague did not accept the Bill at the time. Even within his own party-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I did not see the legislation being moved. However, it has not been possible-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I would appreciate it if Deputy Penrose would withdraw that remark. I am not telling lies. The point I am making is-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: No, I did not.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I said the Deputy discussed this with the then Minister, Alex White. He had a deputation-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I withdraw that comment, and I apologise for it. There were meetings with the then Minister, Alex White, on this in the past and the issue consistently has been to try to come up with a satisfactory and workable definition. The Deputy is proposing the introduction of a 40% quota for Irish music to be played by Irish radio stations. The definition in the Bill is extremely vague and I do...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: A quota system was also introduced in South Africa in July of this year. Difficulties have arisen with the implementation of this quota. The Johannesburg based station Metro FM, for example, has lost over 3 million listeners since the introduction of a quota as its play lists have changed significantly. This is a serious loss of revenue and not a situation I would like to see in Ireland...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I want to correct the record. Deputy Willie Penrose, along with Declan Nerney and T.R. Dallas, met the then Minister, Pat Rabbitte, and not another of my predecessors, Alex White. The latter met a deputation of musicians led by Danny McCarthy, Phil Coulter, Pat Egan and Johnny Duhan.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The definition in the Bill is the problem.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: That is unfair. I have spoken to Deputy Penrose to express my views on this matter and I have proposed a structure to enable progress to be made.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy's colleague interrupted me.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Funding (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Protecting Uplands and Rural Environments (PURE) initiative was established in 2006 to combat illegal dumping and fly-tipping in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands. PURE is a partnership project and incorporates statutory and non-statutory organisations, including Wicklow, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin County Councils, Coillte, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Tax Code (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: Consumers already pay a fee for the disposal of their old tyres whenever they buy new ones. However, this fee exists as an informal charge applied by tyre retailers. There is no accountability associated with this fee and no certainty for the consumer that it is being used for its intended purpose. The level of illegal stockpiles would suggest that it is often not properly applied....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Warmth and Well-being scheme is a pilot initiative being delivered under the Government’s Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty and the Healthy Ireland Framework. The scheme intends to demonstrate the positive effects that making their homes warmer and more energy efficient can have on the health and well-being of people in energy poverty who are living with a chronic respiratory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: Waste Management planning, including infrastructure provision, is the responsibility of local authorities under Part II of the Waste Management Act, 1996. I am precluded under section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act, 1996 from the exercise of any power or control in relation to the performance by a local authority, in particular circumstances, of a statutory function vested in it under the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. There was an agreement between the industry and the then Minister, Deputy Coveney, that there would be a price freeze put in place for a 12-month period to allow for a new pricing structure to be introduced. Last week, I announced the shadow invoicing that was planned to come in on 1 January 2017 will not come in because we have not finalised how...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act, 2011 designates An Post as the universal postal service provider in the postal services market until 2023. This designation, which is for a period of twelve years, will be reviewed by ComReg in 2018  to decide whether the designation of An Post  should continue for the remainder of the twelve years, whether other postal...