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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Speeds (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I am acutely aware of the impact that a lack of reliable high speed broadband has on people throughout Ireland, including in Galway and Roscommon. The Government's 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....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The majority of the existing network of publicly accessible charge points was rolled out by the ESB through its eCars programme. In addition, up to the end of 2017, the ESB installed free home charge points for the purchasers of new electric vehicles. In March 2014, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities approved an application from ESB Networks to recover the costs to a maximum of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy may recall that I have in previous replies dated 17and 24 April 2018 respectively detailed the position in relation to the rollout of broadband in the townland of Ballymore, Co Westmeath. I am happy to provide a further update. My Department's High Speed Broadband Map (www.broadband.gov.ie) shows that 99% (134 premises) of the townland of Ballymore, Co Westmeath are due to receive...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Plastic Bag Levy (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: I refer to the reply to Question Nos 454 and 455 of 19 June 2018. Receipts from the plastic bag levy for each year are published in the Environment Fund Annual Accounts. The 2017 Annual Accounts will be published on my Department’s website after they have been audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General, while copies of the Annual Accounts, up to and including 2016, are available on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foireann Roinne (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: Ba mhaith liom a chur in iúl don Teachta Dála gur ceapadh aon Oifigeach Gaeilge amháin sa Roinn seo agamsa chun ábhair a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge a láimhseáil. Tá an t-oifigeach seo lonnaithe san Aonad um Fhorbairt Straitéiseach agus Chumarsáid, agus ‘sé atá freagrach as comhairle, tacaíocht agus cúnamh a thabhairt do...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Waste Reduction Bill is a Private Members Bill sponsored by the Green Party. The Ceann Comhairle has determined that this Bill could place a cost on the exchequer and as such, at this juncture the Bill can only progress in accordance with the procedures of the Oireachtas. The Ceann Comhairle may write to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform requesting a money message which...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Hazardous Substances Disposal (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: It has not been possible to collate the information in the time available, as the records relating to this material are being held by a number of agencies. I have asked my officials to arrange for the information to be retrieved and conveyed to the deputy by the earliest possible date.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: No member of staff in my Department was removed from their position, transferred to another role or had their employment terminated, due to breaches of departmental standards, professional misconduct or incompetence in the past four years.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: My commitment to supporting waste enforcement activities on the ground is demonstrated through the continued annual investment of €7.4 million in the network of 150 local authority waste enforcement officers, increased resources for the Environmental Protection Agency with an allocation of €34.8 million this year and the further development of the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (26 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 second study...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Medical Waste Disposal (26 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: An annual support of €75 per person is to be 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 Commissioner regarding the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Heat Incentive (27 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat  was approved by Government in December 2017. The details of the scheme, including the tariffs that will apply, are published on my Department's website. As with all such schemes, engagement with the European Commission under EU State Aid approval processes is necessary, and my Department is engaging with the European Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (27 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Government's energy efficiency grant schemes on behalf of my Department. I have no function in relation to individual grant applications or appeals. I am advised that the re-appeal mentioned in the Question is under review by SEAI and that correspondence is due to issue to the applicant. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Clean Air Strategy (27 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: The National Clean Air Strategy will provide an overarching policy framework within which clean air policies can be formulated and given effect in a manner consistent with national, EU and international policy considerations and priorities. The Strategy will address priority air pollutants in Ireland in an integrated manner, and will complement the stated objectives of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (27 Jun 2018)

Denis Naughten: Currently, my Department has one e-car charging point at its headquarters in Dublin 2, and this is set to increase to three charging points shortly. The position at my Department's office locations will be kept under review in the light of growing demand.

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders– (a) a Special Committee (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Committee’) is hereby appointed, to be joined with a Special Committee to be appointed by Seanad Éireann, to form the Joint Committee on Climate Action to– (i) consider the Third Report and Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly...

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Citizens' Assembly published its final report on how the State can make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change, on 18 April 2018. The report builds on the conclusions of the Citizens' Assembly following two weekends of deliberation on the energy, transport and agriculture sectors, international best practice and existing national policies and activities. A total of 17...

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: Absolutely not.

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: We aim to increase production of electricity from renewable sources to 55%. We are global leaders in terms of renewable energy.

Establishment of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (3 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have my eye on Deputy Eugene Murphy.