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Statement by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: No. There is confidential information in it-----

Statement by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: -----and it would lose value if it was redacted. The file is there for people to inspect for themselves the exact process that was followed. There is a large volume of paper and the majority of the file has been on our Department's website since last July. Any colleague who wants to see the full file is welcome to come to the Department and go through it page by page. It is there, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: In accordance with section 59(1) of the Waste Management Act, 1996, each local authority is responsible generally for the supervision and the enforcement of the relevant provisions of the Waste Management Act in relation to the holding, recovery and disposal of waste within its functional area. Local authorities have specific powers under sections 55 and 56 of the Act to require measures to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Apr 2018)

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. Today, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Internet Safety (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, together. On 21 November 2017, I convened a meeting with my colleagues the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to progress the subject of digital safety for all citizens, especially children. It was agreed at that meeting that an Open Policy Debate would be the most appropriate way to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Media Pluralism (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: Media diversity in Ireland is supported by various legislation and policies. Firstly, the Broadcasting Act requires the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to ensure the provision of open and pluralistic broadcasting services; to promote diversity in viewpoint, outlet and source, and to promote diversity in control of the more influential commercial and community...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Social Media Monitoring (18 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The dissemination of so-called "fake news" and disinformation through social media and other online platforms is currently a matter of widespread concern. Effective, proportionate and appropriate responses to this issue will require international co-operation and agreement. In this regard, the European Commission established an Independent High Level Group on Fake News and Online...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Data (18 Apr 2018)

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. Today, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Plastic and Packaging Pollution: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: With the agreement of the House, I wish to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English.

Plastic and Packaging Pollution: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I was in St. Patrick's boys' national school in Drumcondra this morning. Tomorrow is a plastic-free day in the school. Getting that level of understanding among young people of how to deal with plastic waste through reduction and recycling shows how much attention the problem is generating. That is to be welcomed. I acknowledge the Sick of Plastic campaign which will run from 21 April....

Plastic and Packaging Pollution: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: Not bangers.

Plastic and Packaging Pollution: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: Hear, hear.

Topical Issue Debate: Water Pollution (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputies Funchion, Martin Kenny and Ferris for raising this issue. A response drafted by my Department is being circulated but it does not deal with the issue as raised so I will not read it into the record, although it is available for Deputies to read. The problem is that there is a multifaceted approach to issues such as this and responsibility does not lie with any one agency,...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Pollution (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I do not know the detail of this case. The priority is to get the issue resolved. I will take the matter back to the Department and to the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to see if we can try to resolve it. I do not know the ins and outs of the matter, but it seems there could be three Departments and two agencies under the control of my own Department involved. I do not know what the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Regulations (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I refer to the reply to Question No. 1197 of 17 April 2018. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Protection Agency (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The EPA is responsible for the licence and enforcement of large industrial plants listed in the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 (as amended). This includes incineration and co-incineration plants. The Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) specifies the emission limit values for dioxins that apply to incineration and co-incineration facilities. This Directive also stipulates the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (19 Apr 2018)

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. Today, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The North South Interconnector, as proposed as an overhead line, now has full planning permission in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.  Following engagements with representative groups and Oireachtas members in relation to the motions passed in Dáil and Seanad Éireann early last year I commissioned two independent studies into the project. The studies are designed to address...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Seanad for the invitation to discuss a number of topics relating to public service broadcasting and social media regulation. The issues raised include public service broadcasting in general, RTÉ’s strategy plan, RTÉ advertising, licence fee income, the sale of RTÉ State assets and the regulation of social media. The opportunity to discuss our views on these...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: Only a short time is available to me as I must be in the other House in seven minutes. I thank Senators for their contributions. One of the major issues facing us is that of online content. Senator Higgins raised the issue of advertising, a complex area that can probably only be regulated at European Union level rather than domestically. Having said that, I take the Senator's point...