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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----to try to deliver the climate protections that we all crave.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I would make the same point to Deputy McDonald as I did to Deputy Martin. This is a trade deal where, over a very long period, Irish Government Ministers have stridently sought to reduce the originally sought 300,000 tonnes of beef from entering the European market. We have made that case consistently and we continue to be of the view that the 99,000 tonnes is a threat to our industry....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy is distorting the reality. This trade deal has compliance with the Paris Agreement at its heart. If there is not compliance with the Paris Agreement, there is no deal.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: It contains specific provisions regarding multilateral environmental agreements-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----so it deals specifically with these. For the first time, there will be governments which - as the Deputy rightly stated - may not have had a record of complying with these agreements.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: They may sign up as a precondition for the opportunity to gain the advantages of a trade agreement but they must comply with these arrangements.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: If they do not comply, there is, as the Deputy is aware, a six-year phasing period at any stage during which there can be interventions to block the progress of the agreement.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: In addition, human rights and environmental groups have access to the documents that will be produced through this agreement. This is an open and transparent agreement under which people who are third parties can represent their views and bring to the attention of the parties any failures in the context of compliance with the agreement. It provides for action if that happens. This is the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----for health and safety standards, for environmental standards and for food standards.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputy for raising this question. There is no doubt that it is of very significant concern. The Deputy will be aware that the Taoiseach, along with the President of France and the Prime Minister of Poland, made a very strong case even very recently. Ireland has been consistently raising this, indeed as far back as when I was Minister with responsibility for trade, and that goes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548, 549, 568 and 571 together. I would like in the first instance to clarify that Eir has made no formal proposal to Government to replace or supersede the National Broadband Plan. At its appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eir's CEO outlined Eir's view on the value for money of the NBP....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 575, 586, 594 and 608 of 25 June 2019. The actions contained in the Climate Action Plan fall broadly into four categories: - Public funding provided in the annual estimates process and in Project Ireland 2040; - Measures such as setting a long-term trajectory for the carbon tax, in order to change long-term behaviour and decision to encourage investment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Medical Waste Disposal (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 552 and 553 together. Since mid-2017, a range of charging options have been operated, which encourage householders to reduce and separate their waste, and provides flexibility to waste collectors to develop various service-price offerings that suit different household circumstances. Mandatory per kilogramme 'pay by weight' charging was not introduced....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department funds a number of home energy efficiency schemes that are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The aim of the schemes is to improve the energy efficiency of our built environment, in a way which represents the best possible use of Exchequer funding. This involves making difficult decisions and targeting supports in particular ways such as by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 555 and 556 together. The ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous coal, or ‘the smoky coal ban’ as it is commonly known, was first introduced in Dublin in 1990, and subsequently extended to our major cities. Following a public consultation process, it was further extended in 2012, and now applies in 26 urban areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) establishes the framework for the regulation of audiovisual media services in the European Union. The current Directive applies to linear broadcasting services - i.e. traditional television, and in a limited way to non-linear services, i.e. on-demand services such as the RTÉ Player. The Broadcasting Act 2009 established the Broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services Provision (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Government is committed to supporting a post office network that meets the needs of communities across the country, particularly in rural areas. A modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for shoppers and small businesses. Reflecting our commitment to sustaining a nationwide post office network and daily mails...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: I am disappointed that a number of coal firms have indicated that they would challenge the decision of two former Ministers to expand the smoky coal ban nationwide. Banning the use of smoky coal would have a positive impact on air quality and public health, particularly in built up areas. I am working with the Attorney General to finalise a legally robust plan which will improve air...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Incentives (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: A number of schemes funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland can assist in the installation of renewable energy sources in community buildings and facilities.The Better Energy Communities Scheme funds community based partnerships to improve the energy efficiency of the building stock in their area, including community buildings and facilities....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reviews (2 Jul 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department administers a very diverse, complex and technical brief across critical and strategic sectors of the Irish economy. Studies, reviews and research are currently being undertaken by my Department which contribute to project delivery and informed, robust and evidence based policy making. Details of these are set out in the following table. Details of Study/Review/Research...