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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to 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 today over 65% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband and this is set to increase to 77% (1.8m...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Eligibility (28 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Homes scheme provides cash grants to homeowners towards the cost of a variety of energy efficiency measures. It is funded by my Department and operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI) of Ireland. The Deputy will appreciate that individual applications to the Better Energy Homes scheme are an operational matter for SEAI and I can have no role in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts Data (28 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information sought in the Question is set out in the following table.  There were no contracts awarded to any of the companies in the years 2011 to 2013 inclusive. Company Details of contract Value (inc VAT) Year Ernst and Young Contracted Head of Internal Audit UnitEY were contracted to provide a Head of Internal Audit at a cost of €650 per day plus VAT of 23%. The figure...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (28 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: RTÉ is an independent national public service broadcaster established under the Broadcasting Act 2009. Section 114(1) of the Act sets out the objects of RTÉ, including the objective 'to establish and maintain orchestras, choirs and other cultural performing groups'. Section 98 of the Act establishes the independence of RTÉ in pursuance of its objects.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foireann Roinne (28 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 525 and 526 together. Tá an Roinn tiomanta chun seirbhís a chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge, agus a cuid oibleagáidí reachtúla faoin Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 a chomhlíonadh. Ullmhaíodh agus foilsíodh Plean Fórsa Saothair 2017-2019 i gcomhair na Roinne i mí Aibreáin 2017, inar...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management Regulations (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The seventh schedule to the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations, S.I. No. 820 of 2007, as amended, sets out a minimum list of recyclable material that household waste collectors must accept. A condition attached to household waste collection permits also provides that the permit holder shall implement and maintain an on-going programme of communication for their...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes Data (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: Funded by my Department, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) delivers a number of programmes that support energy efficiency across the residential, public and commercial sectors. The Better Energy Homes (BEH) scheme provides grant aid to private homeowners who wish to improve the energy performance of their home. Fixed grants are provided towards the cost of a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Expenditure (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394, 402 and 403 together. The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to 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 today over 65% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have access to high...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395, 396, 399, 400 and 405 together. The electric vehicle purchase grant, introduced in April 2011, provides support of up to €5,000 towards the purchase of a new battery electric vehicle or a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.  From the introduction of the Scheme to the end of October 2017, grant support has been provided for the purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: 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 developing countries and will come from the Vote of Irish Aid...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: In July 2014, the then Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government published a Review of the Producer Responsibility Initiative model in Ireland.  As part of this review, a wider examination of issues within the packaging sphere (which includes bottles) was undertaken and consideration was given to the introduction of a deposit and refund scheme. The review report did...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 401 and 406 together. Providing telecommunications services, including mobile phone services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. Over the last five years the telecoms industry has invested €3.3bn in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Agencies Funding (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: My Department provides funding to the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) which was established under the Digital Hub Development Agency Act 2003 to support digital entrepreneurship through the creation of a cluster of enterprises focused on digital content and technology.The agency is funded through a combination of Exchequer funding and commercial income. The following...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Use (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce was established in July 2016, membership of the Taskforce is set out in the table below: Membership - Denis Naughten, T.D. (Co-Chair) Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Heather Humphreys, T.D. (Co-Chair) Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Katherine Licken Assistant Secretary (Working...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: Providing telecommunications services, including mobile phone services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. I do not have statutory authority to require commercial companies to rollout services and make specific investments in particular...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Parliamentary Questions Nos. 409 and 410 together. The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to 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 today over 65% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 requires that an annual transition statement be presented to the Houses of the Oireachtas. The 2017 statement is the second such statement under the Act. In addition to the oral report, I am arranging for a written statement to be laid before the Houses in advance of the statutory deadline of 10 December. The Act prescribes that the...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: I understand that it is on its way.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (29 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: When it comes to encouraging action on climate change, people cannot be commanded. They must be consulted. As part of the effort to engage with communities, I am leading a national dialogue on climate action, which will help to drive awareness around specific steps that people can take in their daily lives to try to tackle climate change. The dialogue will provide an ongoing opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Protection Agency Staff (30 Nov 2017)

Denis Naughten: The process for appointment and the term of office of a Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency are set out in Section 21 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (No. 7 of 1992).  As set out in sub-section 13(a) of Section 21, the term of office is seven years; subsection 13(b)  provides that  a Director General may be reappointed by...