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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Angling Sector (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The funding referred to by the Deputy was conditionally awarded by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) under the National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD) in December 2016.  The disbursement of grant aid in relation to NSAD is a day to day operational function for IFI. In common with other grant aid schemes involving public funds, there are terms and conditions as well as governance...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Data (19 Jun 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. By 2020, 9 out of 10 premises...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Plastic Bag Levy (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 455 together. The plastic bag levy, currently 22 cents per leviable bag, was introduced primarily as an anti-litter measure, designed to influence consumers by encouraging them to reduce their use of disposable plastic bags. "Long-life bags", as referred to in the question, are not defined in legislation. However, the levy does not apply to plastic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 191 of 14 June 2018 which sets out the current position.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Government's energy efficiency grant schemes, which are funded by my Department. Those schemes fund insulation to improve the thermal efficiency of homes, and are available nationwide. A range of measures are available including attic and wall insulation.  In addition the SEAI also administers the new Deep Retrofit...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: On 20 June, I will launch the 'Transition to a Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Society' Strategic Investment Priority of Project Ireland 2040. This event, which will also be attended by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, and other members of the Cabinet, will have the theme of Empowering Communities for Climate&#x a0;Action. The event is being organised by my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The following table sets out the amount paid to the company referred to in the Question since 1 January 2016: Details of Spend Amount paid in 2016 - € Amount paid in 2017 - € Amount paid in 2018 (to date) - € Local Agenda 21/Local Environmental Partnership Fund press advertisements 5,835 Newspaper advertisement of Clean Air Strategy public consultation 6,337 ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Process (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463, 469, 470 and 472 together. I have welcomed the principles of the Private Members' Bill on Waste Reduction and I asked the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment to look at the merits of the proposals therein.  The Committee have published their report on the Bill and there are clear issues arising that need to be...

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

Denis Naughten: In 2017 I commissioned two studies designed to address the main points of the motions passed in Dáil and Seanad Éireann as well as key concerns expressed by the parties opposed to the development of the North South Interconnector as an overhead line. The first is an independent study to examine the technical feasibility and cost of undergrounding the interconnector. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Codes (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have asked my officials to raise this important issue directly with An Post management, An Post GeoDirectory and Capita, as I appreciate the frustration that this matter is causing. I can assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the relevant bodies to improve and expedite the process of assigning Eircodes for new properties. Eircodes are assigned to new property...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Consultation Process (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department has carried out a number of public consultations since 2011 to date this year in line with statutory and other requirements. In some instances the cost of the specific consultation is not available as the associated work would have been undertaken as part of the day to day operations of the particular Division in the Department involved and can not be quantified. Information in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Administration (19 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Homes scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme provides grants towards the cost of a range of energy efficiency measures. Homeowners must use an SEAI registered contractor and SEAI recommend that homeowners obtain a number of quotes and compare the offers before choosing their contractor. While...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (19 Jun 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, 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. By 2020, 9 out of 10 premises will have access...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Citizens Assembly (20 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I refer to the reply to Question No. 476 of 24 April 2018. The position is unchanged. I welcomed 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (20 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: An annual support of €75 per person is being made available for persons with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence. This will help people meet the average annual cost for the disposal of medical incontinence products.  My Department is in discussion with the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive, and the Office of the Data Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (21 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have welcomed the principles of the Private Members Bill on Waste Reduction and I asked the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and the Environment to look at the merits of the proposals therein.  The Committee have published their report on the Bill and there are clear issues arising that need to be addressed. Firstly, it is clear that the Bill as it currently stands...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Jun 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, 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. By 2020, 9 out of 10 premises will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies Data (21 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The following table sets out the composition of the State boards under the remit of my Department, including the vacancies on each Board, as at 31 May 2018.  The detail of all State Boards vacancies is available at . State Board Maximum Number of persons on Board Quorum Required for a Board Meeting Ministerial Appointee Vacancies (Date of Vacancy) An...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (21 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. I do not have statutory authority to require commercial companies to rollout services and make specific investments in particular locations. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) consumer helpline is accessible at and I would urge consumers who feel they have not received an appropriate response from service...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Homes scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. It provides grant support for energy efficiency measures. Fixed grants are provided for a range of measures, including attic and wall insulation, heating controls, solar thermal technology and heat pumps.  A bonus is offered where multiple measures are undertaken....