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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill seeks to amend the NTMA Acts to have the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund divest from fossil fuels.  The Bill is progressing though the legislative process and is due before the Dáil this Thursday, 12 July. It is being brought to the Dáil by Department of Finance. The Government and I are committed to reducing Ireland’s greenhouse gas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, I have no role in relation to the terms and conditions of private contracts, or in enforcing consumer protection legislation. The charges applied by waste management companies are matters for those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Asbestos Remediation Programme (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: There is no funding available from my Department for the removal of asbestos from lands or residential properties. The prevention of exposure to the harmful effects of asbestos is the focus of occupational safety and health legislation concerning asbestos in the workplace. Specific Regulations regarding the protection of workers from the risks related to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: Issues concerning the enforcement of waste legislation are statutory matters for local authorities or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as appropriate, who both have significant powers under waste regulations to secure compliance by waste operators. The role of my Department is to provide a comprehensive legislative and waste policy framework through which the enforcement authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Projects (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: Renewable electricity projects are subject to a number of separate processes relating to planning requirements, grid connection and financial support.  These processes differ across jurisdictions in Europe where planning laws, grid access rules and funding arrangements are not necessarily comparable. Planning applications in Ireland are generally made to the relevant local planning...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I am not aware of the details regarding grid access for the Kilbarry development, however if the Deputy has further information in that regard and can forward the details I will ask my officials to examine the matter further if there are any relevant policy issues arising. I have no function in relation to planning requirements for connections to the electricity grid. Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Incentives (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department is progressing the design of the proposed new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which is being developed to assist Ireland in meeting its renewable energy contributions out to 2030. A final high-level design proposal on the RESS is being brought to Government shortly for approval, and subsequent to this a formal application for State...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: In July 2015, following negotiations between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the relevant unions, agreement was reached in deciding the sequences of promotions for general service grades in the Civil Service outlining the number of positions that should filled through open recruitment, interdepartmental competitions and internal competitions. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Television Licence Fee (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The current TV licensing system is underpinned by Part 9 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, which sets out inter aliathe requirement to have a television licence and the penalties for not having a valid licence. In accordance with Section 142 of the Act, any premises at which a television is located requires a TV Licence regardless of its use. Currently, only one class of licence and one level of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (11 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Advisers Data (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: There is currently one full-time Special Adviser with responsibility for press and media employed in my Department. Special Advisers are appointed on the Civil Service Principal Officer salary scale with the annual salary cost of the press and media adviser currently amounting to €98,391.00. Special Advisers are appointed under the terms and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Development Plan Funding (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 463 and 464 together. The amount of €256 million in capital funding allocated to my Department in 2019, and published in the National Development Plan, represents a 22% or €47 million increase over 2018. Programme allocations for 2019 will be agreed in the context of the annual Estimates process and will be made public on Budget Day,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department prepares a profile of projected monthly capital spending at the start of each year and actively manages expenditure throughout the fiscal year to deliver on its agreed business priorities and objectives. It is not unusual, however, for actual expenditure to vary from profiled expenditure during the course of the year. In overall terms, capital expenditure (excluding capital...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: General Data Protection Regulation Data (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department has  assigned responsibility for  handling Data Subject Access Requests to the Department's FOI Unit. In addition a Data Subject Access Request Form has been drafted to assist individuals in requesting a copy of their personal data held by the Department. This form is available on the Department’s website and can also be requested by phone or by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department has appointed a Data Protection Officer with another staff member working alongside them to ensure the full implementation of GDPR in the Department. In addition, receipt and handling of Data Subject Access Requests is being managed by the Department's FOI Unit. My Department has also established a GDPR Project Board, chaired at Assistant Secretary level, who...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: General Data Protection Regulation (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department has commenced one Data Protection Impact Assessment since 15 May 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 470 and 479 together. The National Policy Framework: Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport in Ireland 2017 to 2030 sets out the need for electric vehicle charging in Ireland. Although the existing capacity of the public charging network is considered adequate, development of infrastructure to meet the growing demand is necessary. The majority...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Orchestras (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Government agreed in principle on 5 July 2018 that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra should move from RTE to within the remit of the National Concert Hall. This followed the publication on 23 April of an independent review of orchestral services, 'Ensuring a Sustainable Future' which was commissioned by RTÉ. The review was carried out by Ms Helen Boden, a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Data (11 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 472 to 478, inclusive, 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, 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to...

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