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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Emergency Planning (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: Following the declaration of a national status red weather warning by Met Éireann on Sunday 15th October 2017, and on foot of the recommendation of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group, that only essential travel should be undertaken during Storm Ophelia, my Department communicated with employees to inform them that the offices of the Department would remain closed on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: Ireland has an independent regulator for broadcasting. The Broadcasting Act 2009 provided for the establishment of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) as the independent regulator. The BAI assumed the key roles of the former Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) and the Broadcasting Complaints Commission (BCC). The BAI comprises an Authority and two statutory committees...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electronic Commerce (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 403 to 405, inclusive, together. At the time of the Electronic Commerce Act, as the Act states, it was decided to exclude deeds of transfer, family home declarations and other sworn declarations, (as technology and the availability of it) were yet not fit for that purpose, adequate procedures and practices had not yet been developed in public registration or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: In April I published an updated High Speed Broadband Map which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie. This map shows the areas targeted by commercial operators to provide high speed broadband services and the areas that will be included in the State Intervention Area under the National Broadband Plan (NBP). The Map is searchable by eircode. The map shows Ireland with three colours. -...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 407 to 412, inclusive, together. Details of expenditure to end October 2017 under the Subheads identified by the Deputy are set out in the table. Subhead Details Expenditure to end October 2017 (€000) A.3 - Information and Communications Technology Programme MANs project management 120 MANs MSE II 1,594 National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes Data (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Warmth and Wellbeing scheme is a pilot scheme which aims to measure the health and wellbeing impacts of improving the energy efficiency of a person’s home. The scheme is being piloted in Community Healthcare Organisation 7 and is open to people aged 55 and over or 12 and under who are living with chronic respiratory conditions in households that are in receipt of the Fuel...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme Eligibility (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme is  funded by my Department and operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme provides a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the eligibility criteria. The measures available include draught proofing, attic insulation, lagging jackets for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (14 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Programme is funded by my Department and operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).  The programme consists of three main schemes: Homes, Warmer Homes and Communities. Better Energy Homes provides a financial incentive to private homeowners who wish to improve the energy performance of their homes.  Better Energy Warmer Homes delivers a range...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes Data (14 Nov 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (14 Nov 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 1.5 or 65% of the 2.3 premises in Ireland can get high speed broadband of a minimum per second and this...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures (15 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: As Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, I am responsible for the postal sector including the governance of An Post. Operational matters relating to the company’s retail business, including the post office network, are matters for the Board and management of An Post. I appreciate that there is concern regarding the potential closure of post offices and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (15 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: In April I published an updated High Speed Broadband Map which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie. This map shows the areas targeted by commercial operators to provide high speed broadband services and the areas that will be included in the State Intervention Area under the National Broadband Plan (NBP). The Map is searchable by eircode.  The map shows Ireland with three...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (15 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: On the 26th of September this year my Department received "Detailed Solutions" from two bidders as part of the ongoing procurement process to select a bidder, or bidders, who will roll-out a new high speed broadband network for those areas that will not be served by commercial operators acting alone.  These bidders were Eircom Limited and the Granahan McCourt, enet,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (15 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: Textiles and clothing are valuable commodities and I recognise the importance of ensuring that this value is preserved for the benefit of our economy and our communities.  These materials provide an excellent basis for demonstrating the purpose, benefit and potential of a circular economy. My Department supports a number of measures in this area. Since 2004, funding has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (16 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. The contract to operate the Emergency Call Answering Service was awarded to BT Ireland in 2009, following a public procurement process. In this regard and as permitted under the terms of the Concession Agreement, BT has a contractual arrangement with Conduit Global Ltd. to assist in the delivery of the service.  Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Gender Balance (16 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information requested in the Question is set out in the following table. A complete list of all current members and vacancies is available on the State Boards website at . State Body Male % Female % An Post 67 33 Bord na Móna 83 17 ESB 67 33 Inland Fisheries Ireland 67 33 Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) 55 45 EirGrid 60 40 RTE 50 50 TG4 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (16 Nov 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 access to high speed broadband and this footprint is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: While there are no specific incentives for companies to purchase products from Irish manufacturers along the lines indicated in the question, it is Government policy to promote the use of qualifying energy efficient products, equipment and technologies. For example, the 2018 Finance Bill confirms that the existing accelerated capital allowances (ACA) scheme for energy efficient...

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 40 together. I wish to advise the House that the Government has today been briefed by me on the comprehensive strategic plan that An Post has prepared, the objective of which is to secure the long-term viability of both the post office and mails businesses and return the company to a sound financial footing. The Government is fully supportive of...

Priority Questions: Post Office Network (21 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The €30 million which has been put into the company has been ring-fenced for the five day a week universal postal service in order that it continues to every address in the country and to support and develop services in the post office network. The nationwide reach of the post office network makes it uniquely positioned to act as a gateway to Government. In addition to the existing...