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

Denis Naughten: The development and expansion of the natural gas network is in the first instance a commercial matter for Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), which is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is statutorily responsible for all...

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

Denis Naughten: Issues relating to the Post Office Network 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 have, however, forwarded your request to An Post and asked that they respond directly to you with the information sought.

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

Denis Naughten: My Department has not made any payments to the company referred to in the Question.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: Energy Schemes (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Warmth and Wellbeing scheme is a pilot initiative being delivered under the Government’s Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty and the Healthy Ireland Framework. The main aim of the scheme is to demonstrate the positive effects that making homes warmer and more energy efficient can have on the health and wellbeing of people in energy poverty who are living with a chronic respiratory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Public Service Obligation Levy has been in place since 2001. The PSO levy consists of a set of support schemes designed to facilitate national electricity policy objectives for renewables, indigenous fuels and security of supply.  The PSO has supported the connection of over 3,000 MW of renewable energy to the electricity grid and it will continue to support the development of...

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

Denis Naughten: There have been no former TDs appointed via the Public Appointments Service to state boards under my remit.

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

Denis Naughten: Under the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, the primary responsibility for management and enforcement responses to litter pollution, including the defacement of structures by writing or other marks, lies with local authorities. The Act provides significant powers to local authorities to deal with these issues, including on-the-spot fines. It is a matter for each local authority to decide on the...

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

Denis Naughten: No officials from my Department have attended any meetings of the group referred to in the Deputy's question. With respect to position of Met Éireann, this body is a constituent part of theDepartment of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1782 and 1783 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: Postal Services (20 Jun 2017)

Denis Naughten: As a commercial State company, pricing strategies and related matters are the responsibility of the Board and management of An Post. In recognition of the exceptionally difficult financial situation facing An Post the Government  agreed, in late 2016, to give An Post increased pricing freedom in order to enable the company to increase prices in the short term and generate much...

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

Denis Naughten: The most recent published figures for the number of households availing of a three bin collection service are set out in the report Performance Indicators in Local Authorities 2015 which indicates that approximately 575,000 or 35% of households are availing of such a service. The figures availing of a kerbside collection service are considerably higher. The 2012 National Waste...

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 costs and the amount spent by my Department of designing, implementing and supporting the Eircode system from 2011 to-date are set out below in tabular form: Contractual Costs...

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

Denis Naughten: The 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. My Department is currently developing a proposed new Renewable Electricity Support...

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

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government sets out that Ireland’s long-term interests are best supported by further decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels through the continued development of renewable electricity generation. This is underpinned by the Energy White Paper which sets out a framework that will guide policy in the energy sector from now until 2030. It sets a vision of...

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

Denis Naughten: The introduction of a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a commitment in the Programme for Government and will be the primary support mechanism in the heating sector designed to meet Ireland’s 2020 renewable energy obligations. The aim of the RHI is to build on the progress already made in the renewable heating sector and to help reach Ireland’s 12% target by 2020....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Warmer Homes Scheme Eligibility (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, regardless of their age. Typical measures available under the scheme include attic and cavity wall insulation, draught proofing, lagging jackets and low energy...

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

Denis Naughten: All of the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department have confirmed that they are tax compliant for the year 2015. In relation to the 2016 accounts all of those Bodies which have submitted accounts to date are also in compliance.  There are a number of Bodies which have yet to submit their 2016 accounts due to differing statutory deadline requirements, but all will be requested to...

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

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1792 and 1793 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: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (20 Jun 2017)

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. The Programme for Government...

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

Denis Naughten: All minerals exploration activities must comply with the EU Habitats Directive and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011.  Screening is undertaken to ascertain whether or not the exploration activity is likely to have a significant effect on the environment and as such whether or not it is subject to Article 6 of the Aarhus Convention or a requirement for...