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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 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 via a combination of commercial investment and a State led intervention.Commercial operators have invested over €2.75bn in upgrading and modernising their networks over the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department's Trading Online Voucher Scheme is designed to support micro businesses (10 or less employees and less than €2 million turnover per annum) to develop their trading online capability. The scheme offers a financial incentive of up to €2,500 along with training, mentoring and network support. This is a demand-led scheme, which is funded by my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Pollution (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Emissions from transport, including particulate matter (PM) emissions, can have a detrimental impact on both environmental ecosystems and human health. Inhalation of PM can increase respiratory morbidity (including exacerbation of existing conditions such as asthma) as well as contributing to cardiovascular disease. In recognition of the fact that air pollution has greater impact on health at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Advisers Data (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Since my appointment as Minister the following have been appointed as Special Advisors in my Department: Name Title Date of Appointment Cessation Date Ross Elwood Special Advisor with responsibility for policy  13/06/16 31/3/18 Suzanne Coogan Press and media Advisor 27/06/16 N/A *Jean Andrews Special Advisor with responsibility for policy  23/05/18 N/A*Ms Jean...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Sep 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 38 premises in the townland of Blacktrench. 1 is in an AMBER area and will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: According to my Department’s High Speed Broadband Map, available at www.broadband.gov.ie, the premises referred to by the Deputy is in an AMBER area. It is therefore included in the State Intervention Area under the National Broadband Plan (NBP).My Department is in a formal procurement process to select a company who will roll-out a new high speed broadband network in the State...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Procurement Contracts (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Guidelines and recommendations for the use of natural-based cleaning products by departments and State agencies are contained in ‘Green Tenders, a National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement' published in 2012. This document sets out the options available to public procurers for choosing more environmentally friendly goods and services, including cleaning products. More...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 613 and 628 together. The National Policy Framework: Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for Transport in Ireland 2017 to 2030 sets out the need for electric vehicle charging in Ireland.  Although the existing capacity of the public charging network is considered adequate, development of infrastructure to meet the growing demand is necessary. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: In 2017 I commissioned two studies designed to address the main points of the motions passed in Dáil and Seanad Éireann as well as key concerns expressed by those opposed to the development of the North South Interconnector as an overhead line. The first is an independent study to examine the technical feasibility and cost of undergrounding the interconnector. The second...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: According to my Department’s High Speed Broadband Map, available at www.broadband.gov.ie, the area referred to by the Deputy is BLUE. BLUE areas are where commercial providers are either currently delivering or have plans to deliver high speed broadband services. According to officials in my Department, it appears that premises in the area referred to by the Deputy are in a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: A list of names and contact details for all Local Authority Broadband Officers is maintained by the Department of Rural and Community Development, led by my colleague Minister Ring. A link to the webpage containing this list is available on my Department's website at .

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister, I am responsible for the postal sector, including the governance of An Post which is a commercial State company with a mandate to deliver postal delivery services and a viable post office network. On 28 August, An Post published the location of 159 Post Offices where the serving Postmaster has opted to avail of a redundancy package. This package formed part of an agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 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 via a combination of commercial investment and a State led intervention. Commercial operators have invested over €2.75bn in upgrading and modernising their networks over the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department is leading the development of Ireland's first National Energy and Climate Plan, as provided for in the Clean Energy for all Europeans package. This Plan will set out the policies and measures to reach Ireland's 2030 targets, goals, and contributions to renewable energy and energy efficiency. The first phase of public consultation will take place next month,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (18 Sep 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 via a combination of commercial investment and a State led intervention. Commercial operators have invested over €2.75bn in upgrading and modernising their networks over the past 5...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Data (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: I announced the new grant for heat pumps under the Better Energy Homes scheme in mid-April 2018. SEAI is administering the grant on behalf of my Department. Home heating is a significant investment for most households, especially if changing from familiar fuels and systems, and is not a decision usually hurried. Once a household has  looked at the options, the supports available...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister, I am responsible for the postal sector including the governance of An Post which is a commercial State company with a mandate to deliver a postal delivery service and a viable post office network. I am acutely conscious of the value placed by communities in both rural and urban areas on services provided by post offices and I am fully committed to ensuring that a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Press Standards Legislation (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Independent journalism plays a vital role in our society and in supporting our democracy by providing access to accurate, high-quality and relevant information to citizens throughout the country. The Deputy is aware that my remit does not extend to the funding of all media, but that I have specific responsibilities in this regard in respect of the broadcast media. In recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (18 Sep 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 via a combination of commercial investment and a State led intervention. Commercial operators have invested over €2.75bn in upgrading and modernising their networks over the past 5...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Denis Naughten: Ireland has set a target of 40% of electricity consumption to come from renewable sources by 2020. SEAI estimates that a level of 30.1% was achieved in 2017. The increased level of renewable electricity has primarily been driven by the REFIT support schemes. Although the REFIT support schemes have closed for new applications, projects that have been approved continue to be...