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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: NSAI Legal Metrology is responsible for the implementation of the Metrology Acts 1980-1996 and related Regulations. It does this through certifying and inspecting measurement instruments and the quantities of pre-packaged products.  A wide range of measuring instruments, including bin weighing systems on refuse collection trucks are subject to legal metrological control when used for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: As outlined in the National Mitigation Plan, which I published on 19 July 2017, I am open to considering further work on the role of wetlands as carbon sinks in the context of the mitigation of Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions. In order to build on the experience ​of research already undertaken, my Department intends to engage with a number of relevant Departments and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Carbon Budget (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: The long term vision for the agricultural sector is based on an approach to carbon neutrality, but which does not compromise capacity for sustainable food production. A key consideration in the move towards carbon neutrality will be cost effective technology and continued research and development. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) publishes and maintains a Triple E Register...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: No employees of my Department are currently suspended from work. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Protected Disclosures Data (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: I am advised that my Department received one protected disclosure from a staff member in 2017, which is currently being examined. This is the first protected disclosure made to my Department since the introduction of the relevant legislation in 2014. My Department treats any concerns raised with the utmost discretion, consistent with the legal requirement to safeguard the identity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Denis Naughten: There are no actuaries employed in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The primary responsibility for the management of any waste, including costs for removal or disposal, lies with the holder of the waste, i.e. the natural or legal person in possession of the waste, or the producer of the waste. The Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended) imposes a general duty of care on holders of waste, under which a person may not hold, transport, recover or dispose of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telephone Call Charges (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The matter raised in the Question is a customer service issue for each individual public body including Government Departments.  The use and display of telephone numbers is an area in which I have no statutory function. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) manages and administers the National Numbering Scheme which lists all numbers and codes that are available for use...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1421, 1422, 1425 and 1441 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I have obtained Government approval to proceed with the drafting of a number of legislative amendments to the Broadcasting Act 2009 including amendment of the provisions of the Act relating to the broadcasting levy to alleviate the burden on broadcasters. The proposals provide...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Television Licence Fee (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1423 and 1424 together. As the Deputy is aware, I have obtained Government approval to proceed with the drafting of a number of legislative amendments to the Broadcasting Act 2009. The proposed amendments are currently being considered by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action & Environment under Pre-Legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: I have approved the appointment of independent experts to carry out this study and their work has commenced. The consultants are: Bo Normark (Chair), Prof. Ronnie Belmans and Prof. Keith Bell.  This Independent Expert Group is expected to deliver their final report by 31 January 2018. The terms of reference fulfil the central point of the motions that were passed in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the tables: 2015 - Minister White Position Salary per annum Special Adviser to Minister €82,587 Special Adviser to Minister €91,624 Personal Secretary €23,820 Personal Assistant €49,790 Civilian Driver x 2 €34,700 2016 - Minister White (up to 6/5/16) Position...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1429 and 1430 together. The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following tables: Staff Numbers as at 31/8/17 Female Male 380 185 195 Grade (and equivalent) Female Male Secretary General 0 1 Second Secretary 0 0 Deputy Secretary General 0 0 Assistant Secretary 1 4 Principal Officer 11 25 Assistant Principal 32 54

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) will ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location.  The NBP has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector so that to date approximately 1.5m or 65% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland can get high speed broadband of a minimum of 30...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. Local authorities are requested to provide details of their expenditure under the Litter Pollution Acts on litter prevention and control on an annual basis to my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Banking (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Year Debit Card Charges € Credit Card Charges € Banking Fees & Charges € Fees for processing credit card and online sales receipts € 2017 (to date) 0 69.67 5738.31 426.61 2016 0 75.12 2635.66 1008.60 2015 0 86.31 778.07 2129.73 2014 0 160.37 758.07 1385.77 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1434, 1435, 1437 and 1448 together. The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) will ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location.  The NBP has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector so that to date approximately 1.5m or 65% of the 2.3m...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Tyre Disposal (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The new structures which I am introducing for tyres and waste tyres will come into effect on 1 October 2017. The new structures will not limit the number of waste collectors collecting waste tyres.  All waste collectors who are permitted by the National Waste Collection Permit Office to collect tyres will be able to do so under the new structures. They will however have to register...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Imports (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: The production, sourcing, buying and selling of natural gas produced outside this jurisdiction is an operational matter for the undertakings involved.  I have no policy remit in relation the means of energy production in other countries. In this jurisdiction, since 2002, the regulation of the gas market has been the responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal (11 Sep 2017)

Denis Naughten: In order to maximise the resource potential and minimise disposal of our waste, the European Union (Household Food Waste and Bio-waste) Regulations 2015 build on the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations 2009. These two sets of regulations place clear obligations on waste collectors, businesses and households to promote the segregation and recovery of food waste for purposes of producing...