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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Data (22 Jan 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 appoint...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department has a contract in place for the provision of foreign travel services, which was sourced under the Office of Government Procurement travel management services framework. Only essential travel is undertaken and the number of officers travelling on official business is kept to a minimum. In 2018, total expenditure by my Department on airline costs, amounted to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: My Department buys a limited number of newspapers and in 2018 spent a total of €14,900. This includes on-line subscriptions which reduces the requirement for paper editions and the associated costs.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The total cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. Illegal dumping is first and foremost a matter of individual responsibility and compliance with the law. While enforcement action in this area is a matter in the first...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The national project to upgrade our public lighting is a flagship initiative under the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Strategy. The project objective is to support local authorities in replacing traditional lamps with the more efficient LED technologies now available – and achieve the resultant energy efficiency and climate benefits as well as maintenance cost savings. The Project is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Building Energy Rating Compliance (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government is responsible for the Building Regulations. The NZEB performance for new dwellings will be typically equivalent to a Building Energy Rating (BER) of A2. The draft regulations and accompanying technical guidance to implement NZEB are expected to be signed into law shortly. Accordingly the A2 performance requirement is not currently...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: As a matter of course, as Minister, I meet, from time to time, with the Chairs and CEOs of bodies under the aegis of my Department. I can confirm that I have formally met the individual referred to in the question.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Data (22 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location. This is being achieved via a combination of commercial investment and a State led intervention. The procurement process to appoint a bidder for the State intervention network is now at the final stage. My priority is to bring the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicle Grants (17 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: I understand the Deputy is referring to the electric vehicle home charger grant which provide up to €600 to support the installation of a home charger. This grant, and the relevant appeals process, is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland on behalf of my Department. Details of the scheme including eligibility criteria can be found on the website...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (17 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: On 3 January 2019, the Government decided that Government Departments would no longer purchase, directly or indirectly, single use plastic beverage cups, cutlery or straws. From 1 March 2019, this policy will also apply to all public bodies. Certain limited exemptions are in place for reasons of public health and hygiene. Other aspects of the Government Decision include improving the way...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Minister of State, Deputy Canney, also attended that meeting last night. He will work with the EPA and other responsible bodies, including the local authority, on the matter. If legislation falls to be considered, he will consider it. The parties are working to resolve the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The 24th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 24) took place in Katowice, Poland, from 2 to 15 December 2018. COP 24 had two major outcomes - the completion of negotiations aimed at enabling the full implementation of the Paris Agreement and the conclusion of a year-long process of reflection on the imperative of scaling up global efforts to address climate change, the Talanoa...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Prices (16 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Irish retail oil sector is an open and competitive market. As such, I have no role in the setting of fuel prices. The retail price of gasoline and diesel at the pumps is determined by a number of factors, including the price of crude oil and refined product on the international markets. Oil prices are subject to many factors, including market supply and demand levels and as oil is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (16 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location. This is being achieved via 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 2.3 million...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (16 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together. There are currently 413 staff employed in my Department. A number of staff are qualified members of various professional bodies. Details of the professional organisations where membership is supported by the Department, are set out in Table 1. This data does not include the professional qualifications with organisations which may be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (16 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The procurement process to appoint a bidder for the NBP State intervention network is now at the final stage. My Department’s assessment of the final tender submission received from the bidder on 18 September 2018 is reaching a conclusion. While I have received briefings from officials in my Department in relation to the NBP procurement process, I have yet to receive an interim or...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radon Gas Levels (15 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: A number of companies provide radon testing services, with an average cost of €50 for a test. Currently there are no financial supports in place in relation to radon testing. The National Radon Control Strategy Group continues to examine radon testing levels and how they might be increased. Research on behavioural aspects of radon testing and remediation is on-going. The cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (15 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: I refer to the reply to Question No 181 of 13 December 2018. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (15 Jan 2019)

Richard Bruton: The Salmon Conservation Fund (SCF) is generated from fees, due to the State, for commercial and rod licences for salmon and sea trout. 50% of fees are ring-fenced for reinvestment in projects under the SCF aimed specifically at promoting the recovery of salmon stocks and habitats. The fund was established in 2007 and facilitates stakeholder and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) projects. It was...