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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Services (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together. Providing telecommunications services, including mobile phone services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. I do not have statutory authority to require commercial companies to rollout...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. Tackling the negative impacts of plastic on our environment is a national and global challenge.  I am working with my colleagues in Government and internationally to ensure that Ireland acts to protect our environment and at the same time provide new opportunities in a circular economy. I recently wrote to the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (25 Apr 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, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Energy White Paper presents a long-term strategic vision that is intended to guide the direction of Irish energy policy from now until 2030. It identifies the long-term strategic importance of diversifying Ireland's energy generation portfolio and largely decarbonising the energy sector by 2050.  It does not set out targets for specific renewable technologies; rather it provides a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Landfill Sites (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: European, national and regional waste policy are all predicated on the management of waste in line with the waste hierarchy, whereby the prevention, preparation for re-use, recycling and other recovery of waste are preferred (in that order) to the disposal of waste. For instance, collectors of waste must conduct their activities in accordance with the relevant legislation and the conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Pollution (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: Ambient air quality monitoring in Ireland is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the 2008 Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) Directive (Directive 2008/50/EC) and the Fourth Daughter Directive (Directive 2004/107/EC of 15 December 2004). These Directives also include rules on how Member States should monitor, assess and manage ambient air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Low Emissions Vehicle Taskforce, which is co-chaired by my Department and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, is considering the measures and options available to Government to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles. This has led to an expanded range of supports for electric vehicles, which include: - the EV purchase grant of up to €5,000; - VRT relief of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: The 2009 EU Renewable Energy Directive sets Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our energy requirements from renewable sources by 2020. Ireland is committed to achieving this target through meeting 40% of electricity demand, 12% of heat and 10% of transport from renewable sources of energy, with the latter target also being legally binding. Published data from the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 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, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management Regulations (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: As Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, it is not currently within my remit to oblige private companies to display their prices on websites. However, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is currently conducting a study on the operation of the household waste collection market which it will complete in 2018 and I await any recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management Regulations (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: On 16 January 2018 the Commission published its European Strategy for Plastics in the Circular Economy.  The strategy focuses on plastics production and use and sets a goal of ensuring all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030. Recently, I wrote to the European Commissioner with responsibility for the environment to welcome the plastics strategy. I assured him Ireland fully...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 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, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 460 together. 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, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I refer the Deputy to the below reply to Question No. 1199 of 17 March 2018. In April 2017, I signed a Commitment Agreement with eir in relation to its plans to provide high speed broadband to 300,000 premises in rural areas on a commercial basis. eir has committed to completing this roll-out by the end of this year.  Information on eir's ongoing rural deployment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 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, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: In April 2017, I signed a Commitment Agreement with eir in relation to its plans to provide high speed broadband to 300,000 premises in rural areas on a commercial basis. eir has committed to completing this roll-out by year end.  A copy of the Commitment Agreement is available on my Department’s website www.dccae.gov.ie. Quarterly updates on eir's rural deployment are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (24 Apr 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, almost 7 out of 10 of the 2.3 million premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband. Since this Government came into...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Charge (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I recognise the important role that broadcasters, including independent and community radio stations, play in our society and the service they provide. A healthy and diverse media sector is critical to any democracy. I also recognise the financial difficulty that all broadcasters are facing. As the Deputy will be aware, I obtained Government approval to proceed with the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Eligibility (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 and 467 together. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme is funded by my Department and operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures free of charge to low income households vulnerable to energy poverty, who meet the defined eligibility criteria. I recently announced that the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Alternative Energy Projects (24 Apr 2018)

Denis Naughten: I wish to advise the Deputy that matters pertaining to planning legislation and policy, including the role of An Bord Pleanála, do not fall under my remit as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment. Queries should be directed to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government or to An Bord Pleanála as appropriate.