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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 489 together. The ESB, through its eCars programme, has rolled out both publicly accessible charging infrastructure and domestic charge points for electric vehicles. Up to September 2017, approximately 2,500 home charge points had been installed and there are approximately 900 EV charge points in Ireland of which circa 70 are rapid chargers. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Better Energy Homes Scheme Data (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Programme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department.  The Programme consists of three main schemes: Homes, Warmer Homes and Communities. Better Energy Homes provides a financial incentive to private homeowners who wish to improve the energy performance of their homes.  Better Energy Warmer Homes delivers a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department encourages a multi-facetted approach to tackling the problem of illegal dumping, incorporating enforcement, public awareness and education. As such and in recognition of the impact of illegal dumping on communities across the country, an anti-dumping initiative was launched by me in 2017. The aim of this initiative is to provide funding for projects tackling illegal...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have set out in the following table the information sought in relation to bodies and organisations that are scheduled to receive in excess of €1 million from my Department's Vote in 2018 in respect of the provision of services. Body/Organisation  Amount €m Agreement in Place Digital Hub Development Agency 1.0 Service Level Agreement Enterprise Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: Following a public consultation process, the Environmental Protection Agency has published the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme 2017-2022. The new programme is built around three key pillars of an enhanced and expanded national ambient air quality monitoring network; improved modelling and forecasting capability; and citizen science/engagement initiatives to encourage...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (23 Jan 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. Under the terms of this Commitment Agreement, eir has committed to passing these premises by the end of 2018. The number of premises to be passed every quarter is set out in the Commitment Agreement, a copy of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Trading Online Voucher Scheme (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department's Trading Online Voucher Scheme is designed to support micro businesses (10 or less employees, less than €2 million turnover) to develop their trading online capability. The scheme specifically targets businesses who are not yet trading online or doing so in a very limited away. This is a demand-led scheme, which is funded by my Department, and delivered...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: The cost of illegal dumping is not collated by my Department as it includes local authority enforcement, disposal and legal costs and also involves costs for other State agencies such as An Garda Síochána. My role, as Minister, is to provide the legislative and policy framework under which both local authority and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforcement action against...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Child Protection (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: I have no function in relation to video games or the PEGI rating system.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies Data (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: The Government, on completion of a wide ranging review of State Bodies, published its decision on the rationalisation of such Bodies in November 2012. On 1 January 2016 corporate governance of Ordnance Survey of Ireland (OSI) transferred from my Department to the Department of Justice and Equality.  The transfer was to facilitate the merger of Ordnance Survey Ireland with the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Personal Injury Claims (23 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: The information requested regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (18 Jan 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 so that today over 67% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband and this is set to increase to 77% (1.8m...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: My Department actively manages expenditure each year in order to deliver on its agreed business priorities and objectives. In overall terms, capital expenditure at end 2017 was some €163m out of a total allocation of €183m (including capital carryover from 2017), equating to 89% of profiled expenditure.  €6m of the 2017 capital underspend is being carried...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (18 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 258 together. The ESB, through its eCars programme, has rolled out both publicly accessible charging infrastructure and domestic charge points for electric vehicles. There are approximately 900 EV charge points in Ireland of which circa 70 are rapid chargers.  There are charge points located at Carrickmacross, Castleblaney, Clones, Monaghan...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Projects (18 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: My  Department is developing a new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which will be designed to assist Ireland in meeting its renewable energy contribution to EU-wide targets out to 2030. The design of the new scheme has included an extensive independent economic appraisal. This appraisal compared the cost of supporting a range of commercial renewable technologies,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Jan 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 so that today over 67% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband and this is set to increase to 77% (1.8m premises)...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Internet Safety (18 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: The subject of online safety for all individuals but especially for children is of vital concern and importance to me. My position on the establishment of a Digital Safety Commissioner has been widely reported and I am currently exploring and consulting on the need, feasibility and requirements on creating this Office. On Tuesday 21 November 2017 I convened  a meeting with my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 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 so that today over 67% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband and this is set to increase to 77% (1.8m premises)...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sustainable Energy Communities Scheme (17 Jan 2018)

Denis Naughten: At present there are a number grants available through the Better Energy Programme, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland  on behalf of my Department, which enable homeowners to choose renewable energy solutions. However, there are no supports or grants currently available to support domestic battery storage systems in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 Jan 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 so that today over 67% of the 2.3m premises in Ireland have access to high speed broadband and this is set to increase to 77% (1.8m premises)...