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Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Another debate?

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Perhaps the Deputy could tell us when the last discussion was.

Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire and his party for introducing this Private Members' Bill. I also thank the Law Reform Commission for its work in preparing the report on Harmful Communications and Digital Safety, which was published in September 2016. Deputies will be aware that the report’s recommendations were effectively split in two parts: the first concerning the reform of...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is, at its core, about delivering efficiency. The Department exists to address the connected challenges of our country, the rural parts of our country in particular, which are being significantly left behind where they need to be in terms of modern telecommunications infrastructure. We are also, as a country, playing catch-up...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy mentioned Portiuncula. Is that not close to home?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Schemes (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: On foot of the October 2017 stakeholder workshop hosted by my Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) along with further engagement with the micro generation industry, I have asked the SEAI to conduct a short study to assess the likely demand for and impact of micro generation, among the public. It is important that before we deploy further public money we...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Regulation of Utilities (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy has been in place since 2001 and supports certain security of supply and renewable  energy objectives. The levy is a charge on all electricity customers without exception and its amount is determined by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The resolution of customer complaints are a matter taken very seriously by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The National Development Plan sets out the investment priorities that will underpin the successful implementation of the National Planning Framework (NPF). The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is included in the National Development Plan as one of those priorities. The NBP aims to ensure high speed broadband access (minimum 30 megabits per second) to all premises in Ireland, regardless of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I am aware that considerable scientific research is being undertaken at Irish universities and institutes and by industry into new renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, much of which is exchequer funded. Specifically in the areas the deputy is enquiring about, I recently opened a Biomethane Stakeholders Group at which the research team from University College Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Staff Data (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: One official from the Department and my Press Advisor travelled to the launch of the NDP and NPF by the Government in Sligo on 16 February 2018. Travel and subsistence costs, which are payable at the normal civil service rates, are not available at this time as no claims have yet been submitted to the Department for payment.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Internet Safety (22 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The subject of online safety for all individuals but especially for children is of vital concern and importance to me.  This issue is a complex and multifaceted one and effective actions in this area rely on the active engagement of all stakeholders including Government, technology companies and parents.   On Tuesday 21 November 2017 I convened  a meeting with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Chairman and the committee members for their invitation to address this morning's meeting. To the best of my recollection, this is the first time an Oireachtas committee has had four Cabinet Ministers before it at the one time, which just shows how seriously we are all taking this issue. I thank the committee for the work it has carried out since last September on the issue of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: In answer to the question as to who has responsibility for online safety, at the moment it crosses six Departments. Four of the Ministers are represented here. There is agreement that issues relating to the criminal justice area should and must remain with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. I do not think there is any dispute in that regard. As the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: As far as I am concerned it is very much a live report. The proposers had recommended a transfer of functions from the Department of Justice and Equality to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Historically Departments clearly outline their own roles and responsibilities, but regarding the Internet, this is an overarching issue and covers several Departments and agencies. The open...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have not said that at all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Government has not come to a decision on that matter. The open policy debate will take place on 8 March 2018. On foot of that debate, an action plan will be presented to Government which will set out a future direction in this area. I will not pre-empt the action plan. We are moving this issue forward in a proactive and constructive manner.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: It is interesting that I am the Minister with responsibility for digital matters when I sit on the Council of Ministers. My Council colleague from Luxembourg is the country's Prime Minister and he has taken the decision to assume responsibility for the whole digital sector. A number of Prime Ministers have this role in their offices. We are not being definitive on this matter. The action...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: This morning, the Minister of State in my Department, Deputy Seán Kyne, and I attended a meeting of the broadband task force which focused on practical actions to deliver broadband and mobile coverage nationwide. I intend to deal with this matter in a practical and realistic manner. If the action plan concludes that this role should come within the Department of the Taoiseach, so be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: This is an important point and it is key to all the discussion we are having here. There is a lot of very good work going on in Education and Skills. It is one of the most innovative Departments in this area, not just in Ireland but also across Europe. We can learn a lot from what is going on in our schools and we need to bring this out to the community. I spoke to a parent this morning...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Denis Naughten: Absolutely.