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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Living Wage (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department currently has 26 staff members who earn less than €12.30 gross per hour. The additional cost to my Department of implementing a wage of €12.30 per hour would be approximately €87,885 per annum inclusive of employers pay related social insurance (PRSI). The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Every home, farm, school and business in Ireland will have access to high speed broadband – no matter where they are located – following the Government’s decision to approve the appointment of a preferred bidder to the National Broadband Plan. Under this plan, Ireland will become one of the first countries in the world to ensure that those in rural areas have the same...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Climate Action Plan sets out a range of actions to support the delivery of charging infrastructure. This includes introducing a capital support that will be provided to local authorities for the development of up to 200 on-street chargers per annum. My Department is currently working with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to develop this scheme which is expected to be in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: It is intended to commence a consultation on Ireland's current waste policy, A Resource Opportunity, in September 2019, with a view to publishing an updated policy during 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Data (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Better Energy Warmer Homes (BEWH) Scheme provides free energy efficiency upgrades to the homes of people living in or at risk of energy poverty. The scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department. In June 2018 the range of energy efficiency measures available under the BEWH Scheme was expanded to include ‘deeper’...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Under the Broadcasting Act, 2009, An Post is the designated agent, acting on my behalf, for the collection of the Television Licence fee.The number of annual payments and staged/incremental payments, including the value of each, is set out below in relation to 2018 and 2009. No additional income is generated through these incremental payments. Number of licences from annual...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty sets out a number of actions to be taken between 2016 and 2019 to alleviate the burden of energy poverty on the most vulnerable in society.  The strategy focuses on high impact actions which aim to make a real difference to the lives of those in energy poverty.Examples of the good progress made under the strategy include: - €26.3m funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Project Ireland 2040 (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 753 to 755, inclusive, together. Project Ireland 2040 provides Exchequer funding of €7.6 billion, together with investment of €13.7 billion by commercial State bodies under National Strategic Outcome 8 - Transition to a Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Society. A copy of Project Ireland 2040 is available at the following link: During the period...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Responsibilities (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Sean Canney TD was appointed Minister of State for Rural Affairs and Natural Resources on 16 October 2018. The statutory functions delegated to the Minister of State in my Department are outlined in S.I. No. 472/2018 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2018 which was approved by Government on 13th November 2018. A copy has been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 757, 758 and 768 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 759 to 761, inclusive together. The role of my Department is to provide a comprehensive legislative and policy framework through which waste enforcement authorities operate.  Under section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act 1996, as Minister I am precluded from exercising any power or control in relation to the performance by the Environment Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I published the Government's Climate Action Plan on 17 June. The plan sets out, for the first time, how Ireland can reach its 2030 targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also put Ireland on the right trajectory towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. We have a great window of opportunity to reverse the current trend in emissions and secure a healthy more resilient future for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: There are currently three capital projects underway in my Department and the information requested by the Deputy in relation to these projects is shown in the following table. Project Project Dates Estimated cost of project Final agreed tender price Notes National Postcode System (Eircodes) 2013 – 2023 €38m €33.5m The estimated cost of this project includes the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy regarding capital projects completed by my Department since 2010 is set out in the following table. Project Project Dates Estimated Project Cost Final agreed tender price Actual Project Cost Notes INFOMAR, National Marine Mapping Programme [Phase 1] 2006 - 2016 €40m €27m €35.7m This project was jointly managed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Legislation (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill contains a provision to allocate funding to the BAI from TV Licence receipts. This would provide up to a maximum of 50% of the annual cost of the BAI levy, in turn reducing the levy on broadcasters by up to 50%. The proposed amendment is currently at an advanced drafting stage. My Department continues to work closely with the Office of the Parliamentary...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Further to the Question No. 571 of 2 July 2019, I can confirm that my Department and its NBP advisers are in the process of concluding their analysis of the information provided by eir and will revert to me shortly in that regard. I would note that my Department appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment on 3 July and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 769 and 770 together. Every home, farm, school and business in Ireland will have access to high speed broadband – no matter where they are located – following the Government’s decision to approve the appointment of a preferred bidder to the National Broadband Plan. Under this plan, Ireland will become one of the first countries in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 771 and 772 together. I propose to take Questions Nos. 771  and 772 together. The EU and national regulatory framework for telecommunications allows for the application of a Universal Service Obligation (USO) in respect of fixed voice services. The existing framework for telecommunications relates solely to voice telephony and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Home charging is the primary method of charging for the majority of electric vehicles both internationally and in Ireland. Charging at home at night is the most cost-effective and eco-friendly way to charge an electric vehicle. Given the high proportion of homes with driveways and dedicated parking spaces, Ireland has greater capacity for home charging than many other countries. A Government...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicle Grants (11 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: There is a range of supports for the purchase of electric vehicles which includes an electric vehicle purchase grant of up to €5,000 which is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Since the scheme was introduced in 2011, grants valued at over €33 million have been paid. Almost €11.6 million has been spent so far this year.