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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: Ireland’s energy policy is fully aligned with the EU’s climate and energy objectives on the transition to decarbonisation, which includes continuous and on-going review of policies to reduce harmful emissions, improve energy efficiency, incentivise efficient and sustainable infrastructure investment, integrate markets, and promote research and innovation while ensuring our...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32, 36 to 38, inclusive, 40, 42 and 45 together. I welcome the publication of the report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) on the operation of the household waste market in Ireland, which was published on 27 September 2018. With respect to organic waste, household & commercial waste management compliance has been a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Copyright Infringement (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no function in relation to digital piracy, which is a matter for the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 34 and 39 together. In my capacity as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment I regularly meet with a range of representatives from the telecommunications and other sectors. Details of my diary have been placed on the record of the House in response to Question No [41201/18] on today's Order Paper.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Projects (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: Recommendation 6 of the Third Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change calls for the State to act to ensure the greatest possible levels of community ownership in all future renewable energy projects, by encouraging communities to develop their own projects and by requiring that developer-led projects make share offers to communities to encourage greater local involvement and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location. The NBP is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment and a State intervention.  Today, over 7 out of 10 premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. The procurement process to appoint...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I commissioned two independent reports dealing with the North-South Interconnector (NSIC) following engagement with members of the Oireachtas and community interests. These were considered by Government last week and are available on my Department's website. One considers the technical feasibility and cost of undergrounding the NSIC, while the second addresses comparative international...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Government, or I as Minister, have no statutory function in the monitoring or setting of electricity prices. Responsibility for the regulation of the gas or electricity markets is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). It is an independent statutory body, and solely accountable to a committee of the Oireachtas for the performance of its functions. Under the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: The final tender for the contract to roll out the National Broadband Plan State intervention was received by my Department on 18 September and this is the final stage in the procurement process.  Evaluation of that tender submission is ongoing and will be allowed the time required. I do not propose to speculate on the outcome of that ongoing evaluation.  On conclusion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: In April 2017 I published an updated High Speed Broadband Map which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie. This map shows the areas targeted by commercial operators to provide high speed broadband services and the areas that will be included in the State Intervention Area under the National Broadband Plan. There are 65 premises in Aghacarra (Corrigeenroe). 14 (22%) fall within the AMBER area...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: Queries relating to ESB Networks local issues with regards to upgrade works that need to be completed are dealt with in the first instance by the Public Affairs Manager of ESB. I have arranged for the relevant contact details to be communicated  to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 191 together.   In July 2018, I announced details of a new pilot scheme to support micro generation, initially targeting solar PV, homeowners, battery storage and self-consumption. The data gathered during the pilot scheme will inform potential future phases of support for micro-generation in Ireland that may be appropriate, as we align...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. My Department engaged in an extensive mapping exercise during 2013 and 2014 to determine the extent of existing and planned high speed broadband networks in Ireland. The aim was to identify premises which were not, or would not in the near future, be commercially served with high speed broadband. Based on this work, a High Speed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I commissioned two independent reports dealing with the North-South Interconnector (NSIC) following engagement with members of the Oireachtas and community interests. These were considered by Government earlier this month and are available on my Department's website. One considers the technical feasibility and cost of undergrounding the NSIC, while the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria. Typical measures available under the scheme include attic and cavity wall insulation, draught...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196, 198 and 199 together. Addressing climate change, whether through decarbonisation of our economy, or preparing to adapt to the impacts of climate change, is one of the most significant challenges facing this country. The publication on Monday of the Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on the impacts of global warming of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 207 together. Ireland’s statutory National Transmission System Operator (TSO), EirGrid, has a key role in planning for the development of the electricity transmission system to meet the future needs of society. This involves detailed analysis of electricity demand, electricity supply, electricity storage and interconnection, and locations of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: Timely and reliable energy statistics underpin evidence-based decision making. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) work closely with my Department and present a comprehensive overview of energy supply and demand in Ireland to inform Government policy. The SEAI has a lead role in developing and maintaining comprehensive national and sectoral statistics for energy production,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I understand from the Deputy’s question that “the issues identified by climatologists” are those referring to the impacts of climate change. This week’s publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Special Report on the Impacts of Global Warming of 1.5°C confirms that impacts due to past and current emissions are inevitable and we...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 203 together. The Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location. The NBP is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment and a State intervention. Over the past 5 years, the NBP has driven commercial investment in...