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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The charges applied by waste management companies are matters for those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract and consumer legislation. My Department is currently reviewing, together with the regulatory authorities and industry representatives, the introduction of an incentivised system...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Mitigation Plan (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 72, 81 and 584 of 9 May 2017 which address the development of the National Mitigation Plan.  The objective of Ireland’s first National Mitigation Plan is to set out what Ireland is doing, and is planning to do, to further the national transition objective set out in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act, 2015. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Warmer Homes Scheme Funding (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563, 564 and 568 together. The Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) outlines Government’s commitment to deliver high speed broadband availability across the country. This is being achieved through commercial investment and through a State Intervention in those areas where commercial investment has not been fully demonstrated....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (30 May 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. Details in regard to the sources of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Renewable Electricity Feed-in Tariff (REFIT) schemes are the principal means of supporting renewable electricity generators for electricity exported to the grid. The REFIT 1 and REFIT 2 schemes, which are now closed for new applications, support onshore wind generation. Applications under the schemes are assessed by my Department. One of the key requirements to avail of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Road Network (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: Motorways fall within the scope of EU Directive 2002/49/EC (the Environmental Noise Directive, or END) relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. This Directive aims to provide “a common framework to avoid, prevent or reduce, on a prioritised basis, the harmful effects of exposure to environmental noise”.  The key sources of noise covered under the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Networks Ireland (30 May 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: Broadband Service Provision (30 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy’s question relates to QSAT, which is a privately owned company operating in a fully liberalised electronic communications market. Regulation of the electronic communications market is a matter for the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to the extent permitted by law. ComReg has confirmed that on Wednesday 17 May 2017, it was made aware that Avanti...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I am the Minister responsible and my Department is the Department responsible. The formal transfer of that decision will come before the Cabinet in the next couple of weeks. I have been engaged with the company. As the Deputy knows, two reports have been completed by Mr. Bobby Kerr and have fed into the restructuring of the company that is under consideration by the board. Significant...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (25 May 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 Department is currently reviewing, together with the regulatory authorities and industry representatives, the introduction of an incentivised...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Management Regulations (25 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The purpose of Section 18 of the Waste Management Act 1996 is to ensure that the Minister, local authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency can obtain information necessary for the performance of their functions under the Act. It also provides for the exchange of specified information between local authorities and the Agency.Subsection (3) specifically requires the Minister to make...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (25 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: 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 sector and a State intervention in those areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Brexit Issues (25 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: My officials and I take every opportunity to discuss the potential impacts of Brexit with our EU and UK colleagues, including with the European Commission Article 50 Task Force.The EU Roaming Regulations aim to abolish retail roaming charges within the EU on 15 June 2017, subject to Fair Use Policy.  At that point in time, the UK will still be a member of the EU and will thus be required...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (25 May 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 transport target also being legally binding. Provisional figures...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (25 May 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: Commission for Energy Regulation Staff (24 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The current staffing levels and grading structure at the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) were agreed early last year following an extensive engagement between the CER, my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. There have been no requests to my Department for any additional staff posts since then.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Data (24 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: 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 sector and a State intervention in those areas where...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (23 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Seanad for the invitation to discuss the funding of public broadcasting. The opportunity to discuss our views on public broadcasting and its funding is both timely and welcome. Senators will be aware that I have asked the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment to consider the future funding of our public service media and, indeed, how we might define...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (23 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: Do not forget Midlands 103 FM.