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Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Dooley for his question. The Government's national broadband plan, NBP, will provide high-speed broadband access to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location.  The NBP has been a catalyst in encouraging investment by the telecoms sector. That investment has meant that, to date, approximately 1.4 million, or 61 %, of the 2.3 million premises in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: We are passing one house every minute every working day as we speak with 1,000 megabits per second.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: It is not one process.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: It is happening.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I am critically aware of the frustration currently being experienced across Ireland where telecommunications networks are not always delivering the services people expect. Recognising this frustration, I specifically included in the Programme for Government a commitment to a Mobile Phone and Broadband Task force. In July 2016, I established the Task Force together with Minister Humphreys to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Advisory Council (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The Climate Change Advisory Council was established under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015. Under this legislation, the Advisory Council is an independent body whose key function is to provide advice and recommendations to me, to relevant sectoral Ministers and to the Government as a whole in relation to the development of national mitigation plans and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Projects (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The introduction of a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a commitment in the White Paper on Energy and the 2016 Programme for Government and will be the primary support mechanism in the heating sector designed to meet Ireland’s 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 57, 76, 78, 79 and 83 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: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58, 67, 82 and 585 together. The release of the latest projections of greenhouse gas emissions by the Environmental Protection Agency on 13 April last clearly indicated the enormous challenge facing Ireland to reduce its emissions. The projections indicate that emissions from those sectors of the economy not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (9 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 including those on our offshore islands, 66 of which are inhabited and have a total population of over 9,000. The Programme for Government commits to the delivery of the NBP as a matter of priority.  This is being achieved through a combination...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60, 65, 71 and 80 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicles (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The EU Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC set Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our energy demand from renewable sources by 2020, including 10% of transport with this target also being legally binding. In the transport sector, Ireland aims to meet its renewable target mainly through the increased use of sustainable biofuels, with electric vehicles (EVs)...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Brexit Issues (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: 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 to abide by EU law in place at that time. It is not yet possible to say what impact Brexit will have on cross border roaming charges once the UK formally leaves the Union. This...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (9 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: Broadcasting Sector (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I recognise the important part that public service broadcasters play in our democratic society and the consequent importance of providing stable and adequate funding to ensure the continued delivery of their role in this regard. While the TV Licence system faces a range of challenges, including the current unacceptable levels of evasion, my Department is continuing to work with An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: The 2015 Energy White Paper sets out a vision to promote the development and diversification of renewable energy in Ireland in a competitive, secure and sustainable manner. A well balanced fuel mix that provides reliable and sustainable energy, minimises costs and protects against supply disruptions and price volatility, is essential to Irish consumers and businesses. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: It is Government policy that An Post remains a strong, viable company in a position to provide a high quality, nationwide postal service and that it maintains a nationwide customer-focused network of post offices in the community. A fundamental review of An Post, including the post office network, which will identify the strategic changes and restructuring necessary to maintain the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: 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 needed cash flow. In this regard the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016 was published on 22 December 2016. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (9 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: National Mitigation Plan (9 May 2017)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72, 81 and 584 together. The objective of Ireland’s first National Mitigation Plan is to set out what Ireland is doing and is planning to do to further our transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050. Work on the development of the first Plan is nearing completion and I intend to submit it to...