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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Litter Pollution Fines (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1735 and 1765 together. Although in 2016, dog fouling constituted just 1.21 per cent of all litter nationally, it is an issue of personal concern to me given its potential impacts on human health, particularly for children. It is an offence under section 22 of the Litter Pollution Acts, 1997 to 2009 not to clean up after your dog. I believe that there are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive requires that biofuels must meet strict sustainability criteria to qualify for support and to be counted towards renewable energy targets. Under these criteria biofuels may not be made from raw materials originating from tropical forests or recently deforested areas, drained peatland, wetland or highly biodiverse areas.  In addition, the 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Closures (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1738 and 1796 together. Issues relating to the closure of post offices are an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have any statutory function. I will, however, request An Post to issue a reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Brexit Negotiations (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: On 2 May, the Government published a comprehensive document on Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This document sets out the approach of the Government to the forthcoming negotiations, following the successful campaign to have key Irish issues recognised in the EU negotiation position. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The 2014 Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP) sets out the Government’s policy in the ocean energy area.  The plan identifies the sustainable economic opportunity for Ireland in the period to 2030 of realising the potential of our indigenous offshore wind, wave and tidal energy resources.In contrast to offshore wind, wave and tidal energy is still at...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Sector Pensions Data (20 Jun 2017)

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 sought in respect of their organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Codes (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the use of the National Postcode System "Eircode". The contract provided for a programme of public sector database encoding with Eircodes for 15 public sector bodies that have frequent interaction with the public. Prior to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Codes (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the use of the National Postcode System "Eircode".Eircode have informed my Department that in 2016 the total number of addresses assigned an Eircode was 16,183 and the total number of addresses assigned an Eircode in the first quarter of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1748 to 1750, inclusive, together. The National Pike policy, and similar policies for Bass and Trout, were launched, by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), in August 2014.  The Pike Policy was agreed with the Irish Federation of Pike Angling Clubs, the Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland and the National Association of Recreational Anglers.  It was...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: State Properties (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1751 and 1752 together. Bord na Móna is a commercial State company operating under the Turf Development Acts 1946 to 1998. The development of its landbank, which is vested in the company, is an operational matter for the Board and management of the company. The State does not have any right to receive rental income in respect of same. The approval...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Projects (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The 2016 Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy in Ireland. This builds on the 2015 Energy White Paper and recognises that solar has the potential to provide a community dividend, thereby also enhancing citizen participation in Ireland's energy future and It is increasingly recognised that Solar PV has the potential to contribute to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Usage (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The overarching energy objective of successive Governments has been to ensure secure and sustainable supplies of competitively priced energy to all consumers. As outlined in the Energy White Paper, Government policy is to ensure that policy choices impacting energy costs are evidence-based with a focus on competitiveness, cost-benefit, security and sustainability.The electricity and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets out the legal obligations of public service bodies:- to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities - to comply with any statutory Code of Practice - to meet a target of 3% of employees with disabilities - to report annually on the achievement of these obligations My Department  is committed to supporting and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Ireland Staff (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I refer to the reply to Question No. 278 of 18 May, 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1759 to 1762, inclusive. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Office for Internet Safety (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The interdepartmental implementation group established following the publication of the Internet Content Governance Advisory Group's Report met four times, most recently on 1 June 2016. Out of 30 recommendations made in the report, 14 relate to the transfer and further development of functions currently in the Department of Justice & Equality to the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Mergers (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I am keen to ensure that my Department's process of assessing Media Mergers is as transparent as possible, and to that end I intend to publish the phase 1 assessment reports of previous Media Mergers which have been approved since 2015 when cases started to be assessed under the revised Competition Act 2002.  My Department has written to the parties...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: My Department has not awarded any contracts to the company referred to in the Question since March 2011. The information 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, Energy and Natural Resources: Interdepartmental Working Groups (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1768, 1769 and 1772 together. Within my Department there are a number of Departmental and inter-Departmental Working Groups, working on a range of policy initiatives, across the broad area of renewable energy and renewable energy supports. Details of the membership of each Steering Group, including Working Groups under the relevant Steering...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme on behalf of my Department. The scheme provides energy efficiency upgrades free of charge to people who meet the eligibility criteria. Typical measures available under the scheme include attic and cavity wall insulation, draught proofing, lagging jackets and low energy light bulbs.The measures...