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Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Another debate?

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Perhaps the Deputy could tell us when the last discussion was.

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I thank all the Deputies for their contributions. As I said at the committee yesterday, I agree with everything that has been said on this issue. We need to work in a spirit of co-operation. There is much we can do by working together on it. There is a great deal of material available, and I pointed out yesterday that a tremendous amount of work has been done by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: On foot of the October 2017 stakeholder workshop hosted by my Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) along with further engagement with the micro generation industry, I have asked the SEAI to conduct a short study to assess the likely demand for and impact of micro generation, among the public. It is important that before we deploy further public money we...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Regulation of Utilities (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy has been in place since 2001 and supports certain security of supply and renewable  energy objectives. The levy is a charge on all electricity customers without exception and its amount is determined by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The resolution of customer complaints are a matter taken very seriously by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The National Development Plan sets out the investment priorities that will underpin the successful implementation of the National Planning Framework (NPF). The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is included in the National Development Plan as one of those priorities. The NBP aims to ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I am aware that considerable scientific research is being undertaken at Irish universities and institutes and by industry into new renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, much of which is exchequer funded. Specifically in the areas the deputy is enquiring about, I recently opened a Biomethane Stakeholders Group at which the research team from University College Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: One official from the Department and my Press Advisor travelled to the launch of the NDP and NPF by the Government in Sligo on 16 February 2018. Travel and subsistence costs, which are payable at the normal civil service rates, are not available at this time as no claims have yet been submitted to the Department for payment.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Internet Safety (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The subject of online safety for all individuals but especially for children is of vital concern and importance to me.  This issue is a complex and multifaceted one and effective actions in this area rely on the active engagement of all stakeholders including Government, technology companies and parents.   On Tuesday 21 November 2017 I convened  a meeting with...

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018 to the House. While it is a comparatively short Bill and quite technical in nature, it will regularise matters in the area of radiological protection by amending certain sections of the Radiological Protection Act 1991 and to effect the transfer of radiological...

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: It is in existing regulations for all new houses.

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Yes.

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Last year.

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: By all accounts, it is not a tigín.

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have a speech here but would like to address as many of the questions that were raised as I can. Deputy Stanley raised an issue which is very close to my own heart, the midland counties. He forgot to mention that Roscommon is a midland county too.

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: We also have a particular problem in east Galway with radon gas. I have been very conscious of the issue. The difficulty with radon gas is that it is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which originates from the decay of uranium in rocks and soils and is colourless, odourless and tasteless. People do not know that there is a build-up of radon in their homes. After smoking, it is the...

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have discussed it with him. There will be no change in policy regarding nuclear vessels. There is no process to make those decisions public and that is for security reasons. I am sure Deputy Sherlock will return to the point. On whether there are any radioactive sources without take-back arrangements, approximately 30 disused sources without take-back arrangements exist. They are...

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I do not have specific information in regard to University College Cork but I will revert to Deputy Sherlock on the matter.

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (27 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).