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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Development Contributions (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 and 297 together. Ireland made a commitment at the Paris Climate Change Conference in November 2015 to provide at least €175 million in public funding in support of climate action in developing countries between 2016 and 2020. This support will be provided primarily for bilateral assistance in respect of climate change adaptation goals in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Efficiency (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: Since the 2009 National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) public sector bodies have an obligation to achieve 33% energy efficiency by 2020.  My Department provides policy leadership on energy efficiency as set out in the NEEAP while the progress of the public sector towards its 33% target is monitored by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Environmental Legislation (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 299 together. Soil policy in Ireland is governed by a broad range of overarching EU policies, instruments and measures, as well as by national legislation such as the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, as amended , the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977, as amended, and the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: Wetlands can play a role in reducing net greenhouse gas emissions, and are recognised in this regard in the reporting of emissions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Wetland management chiefly relates to the rewetting, rehabilitation or restoration of wetlands, and Ireland accounts for mitigation action within some wetlands which fall within...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management Data (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: On foot of the recent issues with the transit of a number of containers through Rotterdam, my Department and the National Transfrontier Shipments Office (NTFSO) have met with the Dutch Authorities to agree early warning systems for suspect shipments. The NTFSO has also carried out inspections of the facilities where the contaminated material was originally processed and has met...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Connectivity Fund (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The acquisition of Aer Lingus by IAG, in 2015, resulted in a receipt of some €335m by the Exchequer for the Government's shareholding in the company. These funds were used to establish a Connectivity Fund, to support commercial projects that enhance connectivity both within and for the State.  The Connectivity Fund was established as a sub-Fund of the Ireland Strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: My Department administers a very diverse, complex and technical brief across critical and strategic sectors of the Irish economy. While it has a total complement of around 345 full time equivalent staff of whom a number are technical personnel, the technical, commercial, legal complexity and evolving nature of sectors with which the Department deals requires access to external professional...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Nuclear Safety (6 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 and 305 together. The UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters normally meets twice a year. The Group last met in London on 9 November 2016. The Group is scheduled to meet again on 27 April 2017 in Dublin and on 10 October 2017 in London. Actions agreed at meetings of the Group are followed up between meetings. My officials maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The charges applied by waste management companies are a matter between those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract and consumer legislation.   My Department is currently reviewing, together with the regulatory authorities and industry representatives, the introduction of an incentivised...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: My Department is currently developing a proposed new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which will be designed to assist Ireland in meeting its renewable energy contributions out to 2030. Analysis is on-going on the types of technologies to be included such as biomass, offshore and onshore wind, waste, and combined heat and power. This analysis also includes an assessment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection Agency (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Review of the Environmental Protection Agency was completed in 2011 and found that the EPA overall has provided ‘considerable benefit for Ireland’s environment and for the health and well-being of its people.' The assessment of the EPA was structured under a number of themes including: - Governance, - Internal Structure and Resources; - Licensing and Enforcement; -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas where commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: Capita Business Support Services Ireland were awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop and implement the National Postcode System "Eircode". Capita, trading as Eircode, allocate Eircodes on a quarterly basis to residential and commercial properties within the State. As the case referred to by the Deputy relates to a non-unique address, the person concerned should...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Air Quality (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: Regulations which set the standards for limiting harmful air pollutant emissions from aircraft, are covered in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 16 Volume II. These regulations are implemented and enforced in the EU via Regulation (EC) No 216 of 2008, within the framework of the work of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In addition, the EU Aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Emergency Services (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The contract for a new Emergency Call Answering Service Operator is subject to a procurement process which commenced on 15 April 2016. This procurement process is currently on-going and is being conducted in accordance with the relevant national public procurement policy and European Union Directive 2004/18/EC.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Stay Warm savings scheme is run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. It makes €5 stamps available to the public through retail outlets. These stamps are collected in a savings booklet which can then be used to pay for all or part of a home heating bill. The aim of the scheme is to offer a convenient solution that helps householders to save towards the cost of their home...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Properties (11 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas where commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcast Advertising Standards Regulation (11 Apr 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Broadcasting Act 2009 provides for the establishment of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) as the independent regulator responsible for the oversight of compliance in relation to broadcast content in the State. One of the objectives of the Authority, set out in Section 25 (2)(f) of the Act is to protect the interests of children taking into account the vulnerability of children...