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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: EU Directives (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Third Energy Package was adopted in July 2009, and comprised two Directives and three Regulations: Directive 2009/72/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity; Directive 2009/73/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas; Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The costs incurred in relation to my travel (comprising mileage, flights, trains and taxis), and that of my Private Secretary and two special advisers amounted to €98,385.26 in the period since my appointment in May 2016 to date, and are detailed in the Table below. Minister € Rúnaí Aire/Advisers € Total €...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Jul 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 has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector. Today, 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. By 2020, 9 out of 10 premises will have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Project Ireland 2040 (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: On 20 June, I launched the 'Transition to a Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Society' Strategic Investment Priority of Project Ireland 2040. This event, which was also attended by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, and other members of the Cabinet, had the theme of Empowering Communities for Climate&#x a0;Action. Recognising the key role of communities as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Freedom of Information Requests (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: Details of the FOI requests received by my Department in the period 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018, as requested by the Deputy is set out in the Table below. Total no. of requests received No. of requests dealt with outside of the FOI process No. of requests processed No. of requests refused No. of appeals No. of requests that are ongoing 164 17 113 32 2 34 The basis for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Vacancies on State Boards (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The table below outlines the vacancies on the State boards under the remit of my Department as at 30 June 2018. The detail of all State boards vacancies is available at www.stateboards.ie. State Board Vacancies An Post 2  Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) 5 EPA Advisory Committee  1 Inland Fisheries Ireland  2 Loughs Agency  1 National Oil Reserves...

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

Denis Naughten: The Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill seeks to amend the NTMA Acts to have the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund divest from fossil fuels.  The Bill is progressing though the legislative process and is due before the Dáil this Thursday, 12 July. It is being brought to the Dáil by Department of Finance. The Government and I are committed to reducing Ireland’s greenhouse gas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal Charges (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, I have no role in relation to the terms and conditions of private contracts, or in enforcing consumer protection legislation. The charges applied by waste management companies are matters for those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Asbestos Remediation Programme (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: There is no funding available from my Department for the removal of asbestos from lands or residential properties. The prevention of exposure to the harmful effects of asbestos is the focus of occupational safety and health legislation concerning asbestos in the workplace. Specific Regulations regarding the protection of workers from the risks related to...

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

Denis Naughten: Issues concerning the enforcement of waste legislation are statutory matters for local authorities or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as appropriate, who both have significant powers under waste regulations to secure compliance by waste operators. The role of my Department is to provide a comprehensive legislative and waste policy framework through which the enforcement authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (10 Jul 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 has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector. Today, 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. By 2020, 9 out of 10 premises will have...

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

Denis Naughten: Renewable electricity projects are subject to a number of separate processes relating to planning requirements, grid connection and financial support.  These processes differ across jurisdictions in Europe where planning laws, grid access rules and funding arrangements are not necessarily comparable. Planning applications in Ireland are generally made to the relevant local planning...

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

Denis Naughten: I am not aware of the details regarding grid access for the Kilbarry development, however if the Deputy has further information in that regard and can forward the details I will ask my officials to examine the matter further if there are any relevant policy issues arising. I have no function in relation to planning requirements for connections to the electricity grid. Planning...

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

Denis Naughten: My Department is progressing the design of the proposed new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which is being developed to assist Ireland in meeting its renewable energy contributions out to 2030. A final high-level design proposal on the RESS is being brought to Government shortly for approval, and subsequent to this a formal application for State...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: In July 2015, following negotiations between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the relevant unions, agreement was reached in deciding the sequences of promotions for general service grades in the Civil Service outlining the number of positions that should filled through open recruitment, interdepartmental competitions and internal competitions. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (5 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together. There are currently charging posts at five locations in County Cavan. As each charging post consists of two charging points, this gives a total of ten charging points in the county. There are also charging posts at five locations consisting of a total of ten charging points in County Monaghan. In addition, there is a fast...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Training (5 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department has procured E-Learning GDPR training for all staff working in the Department. It will cover the essential material in the legislation and will be tailored to the Department’s Data Protection policies. This training will be rolled out to all staff later this month. There have also been advanced training courses undertaken by staff such as the the Data...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (5 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: I am aware of the general recommendations on electromagnetic fields in the report of the Council of Europe's Committee on the Environment, Agriculture and Local and Regional Affairs adopted in 2011. A substantial volume of further research on these issues is being carried out internationally by regulatory bodies with responsibilities for monitoring the health effects of electromagnetic...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (4 Jul 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 has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector. Today, 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. By 2020, 9 out of 10 premises will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (4 Jul 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) scheme is a tax incentive to encourage companies to invest in energy efficient equipment. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the 'Triple E' Register that defines the technical criteria for products that are then eligible for the ACA scheme. SEAI is responsible for setting the...