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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (9 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 and 503 together. Both premises referenced by the Deputy are in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map, which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP. This intervention is the subject of an ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (9 Apr 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 atwww.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP. This intervention is the subject of an ongoing procurement process. The procurement process to appoint...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (9 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The report ‘Climate Change : A Cross-Party Consensus for Action’ was published by the All Party Climate Action Committee on Climate Action on 28 March 2019. I welcomed the report which reached cross party consensus on a number of difficult issues and the recommendations are being considered in the context of the work that is underway on the All of Government Climate Plan. I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Administration (9 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers a number of schemes on behalf of my Department which are aimed at supporting householders to retrofit their homes and purchase Electric Vehicles. I have allocated €105m to these schemes in 2019. An overview of what is available is set out below.The Better Energy Homes Scheme provides grants covering up to 30% of the cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (9 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507 and 508 together. The Warmth & Wellbeing Scheme is a joint policy initiative between my Department and the Department of Health under the Government’s Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty and the Healthy Ireland Framework. The main aim of the Scheme is to validate, in an Irish context, the strong international evidence that making homes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (9 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 509 to 511, inclusive, together. The aim of the Energy Efficiency Pathfinder Programme for Schools is to pilot, explore, refine and evolve approaches to upgrade the energy efficiency of existing school buildings through retrofit. The project is a partnership between my Department, the Department of Education and Skills (DES) and the Sustainable Energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Litter Pollution Fines (9 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: Penalties for litter offences are provided for under the Litter Pollution Act, as amended, while penalties for dumping offences are provided for under the Waste Management Acts. Local Authorities are responsible for the enforcement of legislation governing litter offences and also waste legislation, including illegal dumping. The Office of Environmental Enforcement of the Environmental...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputy for the question. Níl an Ghaeilge go líofa agam, so I will not attempt to answer in Irish. I am very much aware the Irish Language Commissioner has reported that RTÉ is failing to meet its obligations as set out in the Act. Clearly the board of RTÉ and RTÉ need to consider this finding and respond adequately in respect of Act. The Irish Language...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I assure this House and the people of Thurles that An Post has very ambitious plans. It is not seeking to close its post office service-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----but to extend and improve its service. It has gone through a restructuring plan-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----and it now has very ambitious programmes in place to develop the scale of its business. It will take on new business, including in the areas of financial services, parcel services and other new services that have not been available. Thurles will be one of the flagship services. The existing premises does not allow it to deliver those services.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I am aware that Deputies and the community are concerned about this, but this is entirely an An Post decision.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: It has responsibility, and it has its own board. In light of what was expressed last week, I asked An Post to meet with public representatives so that the fears expressed could be dealt with.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I hope that such a meeting will occur.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: I have been categorically clear throughout this that the responsibility for this decision will be taken by An Post and its board. I have no power, contrary to what the Deputy requests-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----to ask An Post to make those decisions-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: -----under a law that the Deputy participated in passing in this House. I am observing the law as the Oireachtas has set down. The Deputy is entitled to call State agencies to appear before committees. In this case, the State agency has indicated that it is willing to meet with public representatives to go through their concerns. That is the way the Oireachtas says this should happen, and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Home Insulation Grants (4 Apr 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department funds a number of home energy efficiency schemes which are administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. These schemes aim to improve the energy efficiency of our homes, while also improving the comfort of the home and helping homeowners to save on their energy bills. Grants are available towards the cost of both attic and wall insulation. Homeowners must apply...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (4 Apr 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 www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP. This intervention is the subject of an ongoing procurement process. The procurement process to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Codes (4 Apr 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 issues a new release of the GeoDirectory database file on a quarterly basis to Capita...