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Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Good.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 3:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “recognises that: — post offices provide crucial economic, administrative and social services to communities all around Ireland, especially to those in rural and isolated areas; — technological and societal changes have presented significant challenges...

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: That is why there is a review mechanism.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: I was given a pup when I went into the Department.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: That is why the review process is there.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: It is 31 October now. The deadline has been extended.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Yes. It is 31 October. That is an extension of a month.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: The solutions are coming.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: In the new year.

Future of the Post Office Network: Motion (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: That is why we have the appeals process.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: The 2017 report of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) "Energy in Ireland" indicates that Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) generation accounted for 0.01% of energy contribution to gross electricity consumption in Ireland at the end of 2016. I welcome and have noted reports of the falling costs of certain renewable technologies, including Solar PV and...

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

Denis Naughten: As the House is aware, the National Broadband Plan is an initiative to bring high speed broadband to every premises in Ireland through both commercial deployment and State led intervention.  As of today, 54% of premises in Cavan, and 48% in Monaghan have access to high speed broadband through commercial operators. Those premises that will not be served commercially will be connected...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Government, or I as Minister, have no statutory function in the monitoring or setting of electricity prices. Responsibility for the regulation of the gas or electricity markets is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). It is an independent statutory body, and solely accountable to a committee of the Oireachtas for the performance of its functions. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a specific commitment to work with local authorities to tackle the problem of illegal dumping and to develop effective deterrents to discourage people from engaging in this anti-social behaviour. In accordance with this commitment, my Department developed an Anti-Dumping Initiative to work in partnership with local authorities and community organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister, I am responsible for the postal sector including the governance of An Post which is a commercial State body with a mandate to deliver a postal delivery service and a viable post office network. I am acutely conscious of the value placed by communities in both rural and urban areas on services provided by post offices and I am fully committed to ensuring that a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Climate Action Fund is one of four funds established under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 as part of Project Ireland 2040. My Department has responsibility for implementing the fund, which will have an allocation of at least €500 million over the period to 2027. This will be financed primarily though repurposing part of the existing petroleum products levy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environment Fund Allocations (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small-scale environmental projects at local level. It encourages involvement of local communities in local action and decision-making, and assists them in working towards the goal of sustainable development. In 2017, I increased funding for the LA21 Environmental Partnership...

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

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61, 63, 74 and 85 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, which is pillar 5 of the Action Plan for Rural Ireland, has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector. Today, 7 out of 10 of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 88 together. The Government recently published the Programme for a Partnership Government Annual Report 2018 which provides a comprehensive update on progress since May 2017. The annual report is available on the website of the Department of the Taoiseach. In relation to the Programme's commitments on climate change, the annual report records the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Television Licence Fee Collection (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 71 together. The current level of TV licence evasion is estimated to be 14.1%. While the rate has fallen from 15.3% at the end of 2013, it is still very high and equates to a loss of €40m per annum to public service broadcasting. To address this issue, my Department has been working with An Post and RTÉ on an on-going...