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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 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: Waste Management Regulations (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, it is not currently within my remit to oblige private companies to display their prices on websites. However, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is currently conducting a study on the operation of the household waste collection market which it will complete in 2018 and I await any recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management Regulations (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: On 16 January 2018 the Commission published its European Strategy for Plastics in the Circular Economy.  The strategy focuses on plastics production and use and sets a goal of ensuring all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030. Recently, I wrote to the European Commissioner with responsibility for the environment to welcome the plastics strategy. I assured him Ireland fully...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 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: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 460 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. Today, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I refer the Deputy to the below reply to Question No. 1199 of 17 March 2018. In April 2017, I signed a Commitment Agreement with eir in relation to its plans to provide high speed broadband to 300,000 premises in rural areas on a commercial basis. eir has committed to completing this roll-out by the end of this year.  Information on eir's ongoing rural deployment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 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: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: In April 2017, I signed a Commitment Agreement with eir in relation to its plans to provide high speed broadband to 300,000 premises in rural areas on a commercial basis. eir has committed to completing this roll-out by year end.  A copy of the Commitment Agreement is available on my Department’s website www.dccae.gov.ie. Quarterly updates on eir's rural deployment are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 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: Broadcasting Charge (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I recognise the important role that broadcasters, including independent and community radio stations, play in our society and the service they provide. A healthy and diverse media sector is critical to any democracy. I also recognise the financial difficulty that all broadcasters are facing. As the Deputy will be aware, I obtained Government approval to proceed with the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Eligibility (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 and 467 together. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria. I recently announced that the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I wish to advise the Deputy that matters pertaining to planning legislation and policy, including the role of An Bord Pleanála, do not fall under my remit as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment. Queries should be directed to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government or to An Bord Pleanála as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department did not receive an invoice from the company referred to in the Question in any of the years 2007 to 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Media Mergers (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: In early September 2016 INM announced that it had agreed a deal to purchase the portfolio of regional newspapers owned by the Celtic Media Group, or CMNL. This proposed acquisition was subject to a competition review by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which cleared the case on 10 November 2016. Subsequently, formal notification of the proposed acquisition was received by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 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: Regulation of Lobbying (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: In accordance with the Lobbying Act, it is the responsibility of registered lobbyists to make returns to the Standards Commission in relation to lobbying activity. Lobbying returns must state: - The Designated Public Officials who were lobbied and the relevant public service body - The subject matter of the lobbying and the results it was intended to secure. - The type and extent of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: Our use of plastic has increased exponentially in recent decades. Plastics feature across a wide range of applications and products, such as packaging, construction, electrics and electronics. The effects of plastic on the environment have been well publicised. In terms of plastic packaging, Repak, the producer responsibility scheme tasked with managing packing in Ireland, has been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: UN Conventions (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) requires that Parties submit regular reports on the steps they are taking to implement the Convention. These reports set out a Party’s historic and projected emissions, climate polices, measures taken and under consideration, and major policy developments in the reporting period. National Communications are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Citizens Assembly (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the submission to the Oireachtas, on 18 April, of the final report of the Citizens' Assembly on how the State can make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change. The final report includes a total of 17 recommendations which address a range of Government policies and activities across a number of sectors and Ministerial functions. The report reflects the deliberations of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (24 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...