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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Offices (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: There are a total of 86 bike parking spaces in my Department's two Dublin offices. Staff in the Department's Wexford office share bike spaces with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government staff who are the main tenant for that office. Locker and shower facilities are available in each of these offices. The number of bike and locker spaces is kept under review and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Transport (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The car I use in the performance of my duties is a Hyundai Ioniq, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). This car is a private car which is not owned by the state.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 402 together. The renewable energy sector has undergone a considerable transformation over the last 10 years, with the share of renewable electricity generation more than doubling to 30.1% in 2017. However, we must step up the scale of our ambition even further in order to meet our climate ambitions. In the Climate Action Plan, I have set a target of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Usage (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395 and 400 together. The average daily electricity demand requirement in Ireland is approximately 79 GWh (gigawatt hours). In the period from May 2018 to April 2019 non-fossil-fuel renewables (including hydro) accounted for approximately 33% of our total electricity demand. This information is available on EirGrid’s website and updated on a monthly...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: In 2018, approximately 20,751 GWh of electricity was generated in total from fossil fuels (including non-renewable wastes) and this represented 67.5% of electricity generated. As set out in the All of Government Climate Action Plan which I have recently launched, Ireland is committed to reducing CO2 emissions from the electricity sector by 50–55% relative to the projections under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Climate Action Plan launched recently sets out the necessary policy measures to help meet our 2030 targets, cut our reliance on fossil fuels and put Ireland on a clear pathway to meeting our 2050 objectives. The Climate Action Plan includes a suite of actions to decarbonise the electricity sector and boost the quantity of renewable generation in order to meet our target of 70% of demand...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Climate Action Plan has identified a target carbon abatement range for each of the key sectors that contribute to Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions: Electricity, Enterprise, Built Environment, Transport, Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use, Waste and the Circular Economy, and the Public Sector. The Built Environment will reduce its carbon emissions through a range of measures...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: In the Climate Action Plan I have set a target of 70% for renewable electricity by 2030, to make Ireland a leader in responding to climate change. Analysis and modelling to underpin the Plan had regard to Marginal Abetment Cost Curve analysis and comparative international data. The Plan identifies a range of technical, regulatory, legislative and economic factors that arise in going to this...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have estimated that, in 2018, approximately 9,289 GWh of electricity was generated in total from non-fossil fuels (excluding hydro) and this represented on a normalised basis 30.8% of gross final consumption of electricity. In the All of Government Climate Action Plan which I have recently launched, Ireland will be stepping up ambition in the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan aims to ensure that every home, school and business in Ireland has access to high speed broadband. Since December 2015, the number of premises with access to high-speed broadband in Co. Kildare has increased by 10,409. In total, the number of premises in Kildare with access to high speed broadband is now 78,421, which equates to 84% all premises in the county....

Cork Mail Centre: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I move amendment No. 3:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“recognises that:— An Post is a commercial State company with its own Board and a mandate to deliver a postal delivery service, and a viable post office and mails centre network; — staff in the Cork mail centre have delivered a consistently high level of...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: We hope to produce the Bill shortly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will know that the EPA is independent in its evaluation of such matters but I am sure that it will give due attention to the request by the CIF and I will get a reply for the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: This is a free scheme, so everyone who applies can be considered. It has not used up its budget but nonetheless there is no doubt that there are pressures on the funding and it has to manage its resources carefully to stay within budget. It is a very popular scheme because it is 100% funded by the State. As the Deputy knows, the Government is considering, as part of its climate action...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Oil Reserves Agency Data (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 to 285, inclusive, together. The National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) is a non-commercial State body under the aegis of my Department with responsibility for the maintenance of Ireland’s strategic oil reserves. NORA is funded through a levy placed on the sale of most oil products. The current rate of the NORA levy is 2 cent per litre, having been set...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sale of State Assets (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: While files from the then Department of Public Enterprise for the period in question will have been archived, details regarding this matter were presented at a meeting of then Public Accounts Committee on 7 December 2000 in respect of the 1999 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts 1999 for Vote 32. These details include the following: in 1996 20% of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies Data (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: While day to day financial matters relating to the ESB Group, including the amounts invested in electricity distribution and transmission, networks upgrades, extensions, operations or routine maintenance, are primarily a matter for the Board and management of ESB, I have requested ESB to revert to the Deputy directly with the historical information sought, where available. The most up-to-date...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Development Plan (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Project Ireland 2040 sets out investments to provide for population growth in a compact, connected and sustainable way. It will deliver important infrastructures and contribute to meeting our climate ambitions as set out in the recently launched Climate Action Plan. Exchequer funding of €7.6 billion, together with investment of €13.7 billion by commercial State bodies will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I launched a new labelling system, unique to Ireland, on 21 June 2019 to help make it easier for people to recycle. Proper segregation of waste is crucial. It minimises the amount of waste ending up in landfill and helps us use our resources more effectively. The three new labels are voluntary for use by producers, manufacturers and retailers. The labels clearly identify whether an item is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Construction Regulations (3 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: Article 28 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations, S.I. No. 126 of 2011, sets out the grounds by which a material which is recovered or recycled from waste, such as crushed concrete, can be deemed to be no longer a waste. As the designated competent authority, decisions regarding applications for end-of-waste status are the responsibility of the Environmental Protection...