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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (9 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 310. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason Tourism Ireland is not promoting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands internationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54762/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (9 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 468. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current time it is taking to process domiciliary care allowance reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54242/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 586. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be issued with the aid for which he or she has applied; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54143/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 589. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54191/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: The problem is we have not had the sensible co-operation over the past 24 months. The Minister of State tells us today he expects 140,000 homes to be passed by the end of next year and the budget documentation we got a couple of weeks ago told us it would be 130,000, meaning only 10,000 more homes will be passed next year compared with this year. Where is the ramping up of this process? ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: There are no figures for that. Deputy Bruton is right.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: People need broadband now and not in 2030.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: Will the Minister of State take it up with the Commission and get it to increase the definition from 30 Mbps?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of plans to fast-track the national broadband plan; the impact this will have on Ireland's carbon emissions' profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49960/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: I will not ask the Minister of State to read out the same reply again, so I will go to my supplementary questions if that is okay with you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It will leave time for other Members. I will take nóiméad amháin. The Minister of State made the point in his earlier reply to me that part of the reason for the delays was because of tree trimming, ducting...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans he has to address delays in the delivery of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53973/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: By the end of 2022, 75,000 fewer homes will have access to high-speed broadband than was planned two years ago under the national broadband plan. The build of the national broadband plan will be behind by a full 12 months after the first two years of the project. This will have a significant impact on the uptake of remote working across the country and an overall impact on climate...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: There is a contradiction in what we are being told. We are told that the primary reason for delays in the roll-out is Covid-19. That just does not stack up. There have been ongoing delays in engagement with local authorities, with CIÉ and with Transport Infrastructure Ireland with regard to getting access to infrastructure. That does not seem to be acknowledged by everyone. Why is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: Any Deputy or Senator from rural Ireland was able to get accommodation throughout the lockdown. There are hotels, restaurants and guest houses across the country that would have thrown open their doors if they were approached about it. Some of them did, in relation to contractors. Local authorities can find emergency accommodation and they have a relationship with many bed and breakfasts...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Obligation (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to designate the post office network as a central hub for all offline Government services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49959/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to improve the standard of urban cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53574/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to reduce traffic congestion and emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53572/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2021)

Denis Naughten: 248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to reduce traffic movements in city centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53570/21]