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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Capital Expenditure Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The most significant component of my Department's capital expenditure for the timeframe requested in 2017 is in respect of the Better Energy Homes and Better Energy Warmer Homes schemes which are administered on behalf of my Department by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under the Better Energy Programme. The Better Energy Warmer Homes (BEWH) scheme delivers a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Cyber Security Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: To date, the primary focus of the Cyber Security function in my Department, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has been in assisting Government Departments and Agencies to secure their networks and information, and to begin the process of transposing the EU Network and Information Security Directive. The NCSC has at present no role in actively preventing attacks on private...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. No of Clerical Officers (Permanent Employees) as at 31/5/2017 Location 31 Dublin 12 Cavan   1 Wexford Total 44

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. Year No of clerical officer retirements No of clerical officer resignations No of clerical officer promotions 2015 2 Dublin 0 0 2016 0 2 Dublin 3 Dublin 2017 to 31st May 0 1 Dublin 8 Dublin 2 Cavan 1 Wexford

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. Year No of new clerical officer appointments Location 2015 7 Dublin 2016 5 Dublin 2017 to 31 May 8 Dublin

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table. Year No of temporary clerical officer appointments Location 2015 0 N/A 2016 8 Dublin 2017 to date 1 Dublin

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 474, 476, 480, 485, 486 and 494 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high-speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I refer to the reply to Question No. 58 on today's Order Paper. The objective of Ireland’s first statutory National Mitigation Plan is to set out what Ireland is doing, and is planning to do, to further the national transition objective as set out in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act, 2015. The National Mitigation Plan has been prepared having regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 477, 478 and 488 together. The provision of telecommunications services, including mobile phone services, is a matter for the service providers concerned which operate in a fully liberalised market regulated by the independent Regulator of the telecommunications sector, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). I do not have a statutory authority...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The charges applied by waste management companies are a matter between those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract and consumer legislation.   My intention is to introduce an incentivised pricing structure which will provide the flexibility for customers to be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481, 482 and 484 together. The extent of the challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with our EU and international commitments is well understood by the Government, as reflected in the 2014 National Policy Position on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development and underpinned by the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: Ireland’s energy policy emphasises the important role of interconnection in the transition to a low carbon energy future. One of the key requirements identified in the Energy White Paper is the need for appropriate energy infrastructure, including energy networks and interconnection with other countries’ energy systems. On 19 December 2016, An Bord Pleanála granted...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The 2015 Energy White Paper and the 2016 Programme for Government recognise that Ireland’s long-term interests are best supported by further decreasing our dependence on foreign fossil fuels through the continued development of indigenous renewable energy. At the national level, the 2009 EU Renewable Energy Directive sets Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I refer the Deputy to the reply to PQ No. 599 of 9 May 2016, which outlines the current position in relation to plastics and the environment.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management (27 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: Section 71 of the Waste Management Act 1996 prohibits the abandonment of vehicles on any land, creates an offence in this regard and enables local authorities to enter on any land upon which vehicles have been abandoned to remove and store such abandoned vehicles. These vehicles may subsequently become the property of the authority, if not reclaimed by the registered owner within a period of...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The content of the Kerr report is included in the strategy that is being developed by the board of An Post at the moment. I understand that detailed discussions have commenced between the Irish Postmasters' Union and the company to try to progress the issues and put a long-term plan in place for our post office network.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (22 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 as regards the promotion of Internet connectivity in local communities - COM(2016)589 was agreed at political level on 29 May 2017. Known as "WIFI4EU", the proposal announced by the European Commission in September 2016, is designed to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (22 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 192 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed broadband services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I can confirm that my Department did not contract out any work relating to human resources investigations or industrial relations issues during the years in question. The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency.  The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector (22 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: On 19 December 2016 An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for the North-South Interconnector project in Ireland. The decision concluded a lengthy planning process which included an Oral Hearing completed over eleven weeks from March to May last year. The planning decision is currently the subject of Judicial Review proceedings. The planning process for the section of the project...