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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the BLUE area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at . The BLUE areas are where commercial providers are either currently delivering or have plans to deliver high speed broadband services. Where a citizen living in a Blue area is unable to obtain a high speed broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at . The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP. This intervention is the subject of the procurement process to engage a company to build, operate and maintain the NBP...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at . The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP. This intervention is the subject of the procurement process to engage a company to build, operate and maintain the NBP...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Smart Meter Upgrade is a meter replacement programme which will result in the upgrade of 2.4 million meters to modern, smart-ready technology. The upgrade to smart meters will encourage energy efficiency, support an increase in renewable power on the energy system, and result in lower overall costs for consumers. Smart meters will also support wider decarbonisation of heat and transport...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the BLUE area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at . The BLUE areas are where commercial providers are either currently delivering or have plans to deliver high speed broadband services. Where a citizen living in a Blue area is unable to obtain a high speed broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Poverty (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The recently published Report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action contains a detailed set of recommendations addressing polices and measures across a range of Government Departments and Agencies. The recommendations, including the proposed review of the impacts of increasing the carbon tax on those living in fuel poverty, are being considered in the context of the All of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: Decisions made by private telecommunication operators, eir included, relating to the roll-out and siting of infrastructure to provide high speed broadband services throughout Ireland are undertaken on a commercial basis. I have no statutory role or function in such commercial decisions of private operators, and therefore cannot direct operators regarding infrastructure installation or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The estate referred to by the Deputy is in the BLUE area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at . The BLUE areas are where commercial providers are either currently delivering or have plans to deliver high speed broadband services. The installation of telecommunications infrastructure and delivery of services via same...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers a range of energy efficiency grant schemes on behalf of my Department. Information in relation to these schemes is available from the SEAI operated customer services centre as well as from their website. The customer services centre is contactable at the Freephone number 1800 250204. People of all ages can contact the SEAI at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers a number of residential energy efficiency schemes on behalf of my Department that are designed to support low income households. Two of these schemes are available free of charge to eligible applicants. - The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (8 May 2019)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at . The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP. This intervention is the subject of the procurement process to engage a company to build, operate and maintain the NBP...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I think the Taoiseach dealt with this during the week but, to give the Deputy an answer, since 2012, the date he references, when the national broadband plan was introduced we have seen broadband availability increase from 30% to 74% today.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: It was always envisaged that part of the broadband plan would need to be delivered via state aid. We initiated at the end of 2015 a competitive tender to develop a proposal to deliver state aid to what was then 740,000 but subsequently became 540,000 homes and premises, comprising 1.1 million people. I think the Taoiseach indicated during the week that the work on evaluating this proposal...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: There is legislation dealing with media mergers that would lead to excessive concentration. That involves an assessment of any proposed mergers or takeovers by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and my Department. In terms of the future of the media, as the Deputy is aware, we will introduce a broadcasting Bill very soon. It has been delayed somewhat because of the focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: According to my Department’s high speed broadband map, available at www.broadband.gov.iethe premises is in a BLUE area. The BLUE area represents those areas where commercial providers are either currently providing, or have plans to deliver high speed broadband services. Where a premises in a BLUE area is unable to obtain a high speed broadband service, I would encourage them to email...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) was established in 2003 under the Digital Hub Development Agency Act 2003 to support digital entrepreneurship through the creation of a cluster of enterprises focussed on digital content and technology in the Liberties area of Dublin 8. I have no statutory function in relation to the establishment of other digital hubs and my Department does not have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: Providing adequate charging infrastructure is critical to ensure continued growth in electric vehicles. Home charging is the most cost-effective way to charge an electric vehicle and is the primary method of charging for the majority of electric vehicles both internationally and in Ireland. A Government grant of up to €600 is available, via the SEAI, to the purchasers of new and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cyber Security Policy (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 to 238, inclusive, together. The Government fully recognises the critical importance of protecting the State against cyber security threats and has invested heavily in recent years in strengthening the State’s capacity in this area. This has included the significant development and growth of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Agencies Data (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. While the location of the Head Office of each body has been provided, it should be noted that some boards also have regional offices. State Bodies and Staff Numbers April 2019 State Agency Location (Head Office) Full Time Staff Part Time Staff Raidio Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) Dublin 1585 125...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (18 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure high speed broadband access to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment and a State led intervention. The NBP has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector. In 2012, less than 700,000, or 30% of all 2.4 million Irish premises had access to...