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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: Information regarding activity on specific bogs is an operational matter for Bord na Móna.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: In July 2018, details of a new pilot scheme to support micro generation were introduced, initially targeting domestic self-consumption through a grant scheme for solar PV installation and battery storage. 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 with the ambition and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: In April 2017 my Department published an updated High Speed Broadband Map which is available atwww.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.The Map is colour coded and searchable by address/eircode: - The AMBER areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 to 147, inclusive, together. In April 2017 my Department published an updated High Speed Broadband Map which is available atwww.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. The Map is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I refer to the reply to Question no. 860 of 6 November 2018. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Vehicle Testing (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of recent reports that have indicated that emissions testing was not being carried out in Northern Ireland as part of the annual Ministry of Transport (MOT) test on diesel cars, and of concerns that imports of such cars may result in higher emissions from the Irish passenger fleet. Emissions from road vehicles in general, and from diesel vehicles in particular, are a key source...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (7 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: In April 2017 my Department 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.The Map is colour coded and searchable by address/eircode: - The AMBER areas...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Expenditure (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: With regard to the capital budget for 2019, funding for the NBP will be provided from within the overall funding envelope of €87 million for the Communications Programme in Budget 2019, with individual programme allocations still to be finalised and published in the Revised Estimates for Public Services.  Specific funding allocations for 2020 and 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: My Department has the lead role in developing Ireland’s first National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), covering the period 2021-2030. The NECP will include trajectories for renewable energy (including renewable electricity ambitions), energy efficiency, and national emissions, as well as the measures required to achieve these trajectories. The Plan will contain the policies and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Protection Agency Licences (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: The time taken by the EPA to process an application for a license varies depending on a range of circumstances and factors, including the nature and complexity of the activity/installation and the quality of the information submitted. In respect of Industrial Emissions (IE) and Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) licence applications, which are issued under the Environmental Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the AMBER area on the 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 and are the subject of an ongoing procurement process.  The procurement process to appoint a bidder for the State intervention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: The premises referred to by the Deputy is in the AMBER area on the 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 and are the subject of an ongoing procurement process.  The procurement process to appoint a bidder for the State intervention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: A detailed review of the MAN’s was undertaken in 2016 to consider whether to extend the existing agreements or retender for a new concessionaire at the end of the term of the Concession Agreements.  Subsequently, an external review by Norcontel proposed that the preferred option, based on the analysis, was to extend the current concession agreements.  In 2017, in compliance...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Metropolitan Area Networks Programme (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 812, 824, 856 and 863 together. In considering whether to extend the existing agreements or retender for a new concessionaire at the end of the term of the Concession Agreements, a detailed review of the MAN’s was undertaken in 2016.  Subsequently, an external review by Norcontel proposed that the preferred option, based on the analysis, was to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: 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 8 October of the Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the impacts of global warming of 1.5⁰C confirms the absolute urgency of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 814 and 815 together. 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.  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 Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 816 and 821 together. The premises referred to by the Deputies are in an AMBER area on the 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 and are the subject of an ongoing procurement process.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Biofuel Obligation Scheme Implementation (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: The Biofuels Obligation Scheme, administered by the National Oil Reserves Agency, is the principal support for the uptake of biofuels in Ireland. The scheme was introduced in 2010 and requires suppliers of road transport fuel to ensure that biofuels make up a certain percentage of annual fuel sales.  It is a certificate based scheme with two certificates awarded per litre of sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: In reply to Question No. 248 of 18 October 2018, I provided a schedule of meetings between my Department and enet dating from October 2016 which included meetings relating to the NBP and the Metropolitan Area Networks. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has a broad remit and is responsible for communications, broadcasting, postal services, energy,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Consultations (6 Nov 2018)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 819 and 820 together. My Department has carried out a number of public and industry/stakeholder consultations in the last 10 years from 2009 to date this year in line with statutory and other requirements. Details of the consultations are outlined in tabular form below: Name of Consultation Year (2009 to 2018 to date) Location of submission...