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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: My understanding of the process is that it is up to the Government to give a reasoned opinion on whether to grant a money message or not. That is what I have received here. The Government gives a reasoned opinion on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: It may be the timing of that that could be asked about here but that is what I have here about the procedure. A reasoned opinion could be given on whether it would be granted or not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does the Minister of State want to address this now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is the normal procedure as I understand it and as I have received in writing with regard to a money message being granted or not. If it is not, a reasoned opinion will be given. If it is, it is granted and the Government will issue that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is procedure. It is not for our consideration with regard to the Ceann Comhairle's decision. It is up to the Government to come back to the committee to give a money message or not. That is the procedure. Let us be very clear with regard to that. Does Deputy Sherlock have another question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government will.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: That clears up the procedure and is as far as we can go with regard to this issue at present.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: A final intervention before I call Deputy Smith.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will bring in the Minister of State briefly and then call Deputy Smith, who I understand has a short question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: It was the Joint Committee on Climate Action. I call Deputy Smith.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will now go to the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Financial Implications of the Petroleum and Other Minerals (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Discussion (11 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the following officials from the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, to discuss the national broadband plan: Mr. Garrett Blaney, chairperson and commissioner; Mr. Robert Mourik, commissioner; Mr. Jeremy Godfrey, commissioner; and Mr. Donal Leavy, director of the wholesale division. I draw the attention of witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Mr. Blaney. In ComReg's investigations into 5G, did it look at other jurisdictions? What were its findings on this in an Irish context? Is it fair to say fixed fibre would be needed in conjunction with 5G?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: The witnesses can address those questions in any order they wish.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does Mr. Godfrey wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Deputy Stanley is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy is referring to Mr. Blaney's previous job

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (5 Jun 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy was talking to the right person a few months ago.