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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Community Involvement Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: My understanding is that the Deputy is referring to the possibility of Monaghan County Council making an application to the Department for Transport, Tourism and Sport under the Community Involvement Regional and Local Grant Programme, i.e. the Community Involvement Scheme, with the aim of facilitating the repair of the local roads affected by the events in and around Magheracloone. This...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Deep Retrofit Pilot Scheme was launched in 2017 as a time bound pilot to investigate the challenges and opportunities of deep retrofit in Ireland. The pilot was intended to run for 3 years and closed for applications on 19 July in line with the published scheme Application Guidelines. The scheme is funded by my Department and operated by the SEAI. While the Deep Retrofit Pilot is now...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: Under the terms of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries and Accumulators Directives, financing the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and portable batteries is solely a producer responsibility. Two collective compliance schemes, acting on behalf of producers of EEE and batteries, are operating in Ireland. These compliance schemes, WEEE Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Reviews (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Inland Fisheries Act 2010 is being reviewed as part of a broader initiative within my Department to consolidate and modernise all primary legislation governing inland fisheries. A significant and challenging work programme is underway in the Department on the proposed new consolidated legislation. This involves complex and technical considerations in order to update and consolidate a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Internships (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department offers unpaid internships to assist applicants gain work experience in their area and to further their skills in seeking employment. Unpaid internships have been granted as follows: Year Number of Interns 2019 (to 28 August) 4 2018 1 2017 1 2016 1 2015 1

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The use of blasting is the most efficient method for breaking large amounts of rock in mining and quarrying. All operational mines and quarries are subject to conditions contained within their Integrated Pollution Control licences issued by the Environmental Protection Authority in regard to noise and vibration levels and environmental emissions resulting from blasting. Mines and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Protected Disclosures (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The premise of the Protected Disclosure Act 2014 is to protect the identity of the Discloser insofar as is possible. My Department strives to protect the identity of the Discloser at all times. On occasion, in order for an effective investigation to take place, it may be necessary to release the Discloser’s identity. In this case the Discloser would be consulted with in advance.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Protocols (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Cyber Security Centre is part of my Department and has responsibility for the implementation of the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive. My Department works closely with the NCSC on the department's own internal network security and implements its recommendations as appropriate. The NCSC encompasses the State’s National/Governmental Computer Security Incident...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Protocols (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The security of the State and its citizens is a matter of the highest priority for the Government, with cyber security posing a particular challenge due to its dynamic and cross cutting nature. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was formally established in 2011 and is a part of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, and is the primary State body with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: Since the initial publication of the High Speed Broadband Map (available at ) my Department has monitored the deployment of broadband infrastructure by commercial operators across the country and will continue to do so. The Map is dynamic. This means that either during the procurement, or following award of an NBP contract, the Map can be updated to reflect new commercial plans, or previous...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Data (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1532 and 1533 together. This year the Government through the SEAI will invest €147.6 million in sustainable energy and energy efficiency, including free upgrades for low income households, up from €120 million in 2018. In 2018, 21,350 homeowners, 2,000 motorists, and 310 businesses received grant assistance from SEAI schemes. The Better Energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: This year the Government through the SEAI will invest €147.6 million in sustainable energy and energy efficiency, including free upgrades for low income households, up from €120 million in 2018. In 2018, 21,350 homeowners, 2,000 motorists, and 310 businesses received grant assistance from SEAI schemes. The Better Energy Programme is funded by my Department and administered by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: In recognition of the impact of illegal dumping on communities across the country, my Department developed the Anti-Dumping Initiative (ADI) to identify high risk or problem areas, develop appropriate enforcement responses and carry out clean-up operations in partnership with local authorities and community organisations. My Department has provided funding of €1.2 million and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authority Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: Funding is provided by my Department to Local Authorities on a range of green initiatives, including the Anti-litter and Graffiti Initiative, Anti-dumping Initiative and the Community Environment Action Fund. Funding has been provided to Mayo County Council under each of these initiatives during 2019. In relation to the Anti-litter and Graffiti Initiative, I recently announced national...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Codes (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings. An Post GeoDirectory issue a new release of the GeoDirectory database file on a quarterly basis to Capita...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies Data (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Name of Body Positions on Board Quorum for a Board Meeting An Post 15 6 Bord na Móna 12 5 Eirgrid 10 6 ESB 12 4 RTÉ 12 7 TG4 12 7 Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) 14 6 Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) 10 5 Irish National Petroleum Corporation (INPC) 3 3 Loughs Agency 12 6 National Oil Reserves Agency...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: EirGrid is the designated Transmission System Operator and its role includes the operation, maintenance and development of the electricity transmission network in Ireland. The construction of the North South Interconnector, and all related procurement activities, is an operational matter for EirGrid and ESB Networks and one in which I have no function. I am advised that due to the very...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: As Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, I have policy responsibility for matters pertaining to public exposure to non-ionising radiation. Irish policy in this area is informed by a substantial volume of internationally recognised scientific research and evidence. This includes the guidelines set down by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan aims to ensure that every home, school and business in Ireland has access to high speed broadband. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment across the country, and a State intervention in those areas where commercial operators acting alone are unlikely to invest. The NBP has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff (6 Sep 2019)

Richard Bruton: I published the Climate Action Plan 2019 on 17 June last. The Plan sets out, for the first time, how Ireland can reach its 2030 targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also puts Ireland on the right trajectory towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Plan requires a significant step up in ambition, with a target abatement range for each of the key sectors that contribute to...