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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: State Bodies (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: There are 19 State boards / agencies under the aegis of my Department. The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy: State Body/Agency No. of positions on Board No of women on board No of men on board % of women on board* % of men on board* Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) 9 3 5 37.5 62.5 BAI Compliance Committee 8 4 3 57 43 BAI Contract Awards Committee 8...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed 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 private investment by commercial telecommunications companies and through a State intervention in areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electric Vehicles (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 and 489 together. Ireland's third National Energy Efficiency Action Plan to 2020, published in 2014, estimated that approximately 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) could form part of the transport fleet in 2020.   Apart from general macroeconomic considerations, technology advancement, affordability and consumer choice are the most important...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 484 and 493 together. I am critically aware of the frustration currently being experienced across Ireland, including in Cavan, Monaghan and Clare, where mobile networks are not always delivering the services people expect.  The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the independent regulator of the telecommunications...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (16 Dec 2016)

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 2,000 MW of renewable energy to the electricity grid and it will continue to support the development...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The primary support for renewable energy technology  is a support tariff for energy generated and grants or grant aid are not provided for the construction of facilities such as solar farms. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy projects in Ireland. This builds on the Energy White Paper published...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: For each year between 2013 and 2020, Ireland has a Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) emissions reduction target under the 2009 Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) No. 406/2009/EC. For the year 2020 itself, the target set for Ireland is that emissions should be 20% below their value in 2005. This is jointly the most demanding 2020 reduction target allocated under the ESD, and one shared only by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Efficiency (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: Ireland's Energy Efficiency Target is set in an EU context as part of our National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) at 20% energy efficiency by 2020.  In energy unit terms the target is 31,925 GWh. The NEEAP target is not binding on EU member states but the more successful we are at meeting the target, the less effort will be required to meet Irelands 16% Renewable Energy Target...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (16 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the independent regulator of the telecommunications sector, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Given that ComReg is independent in its statutory functions I have no role in this matter. I understand however, that licences issued by ComReg impose terms and conditions on mobile network operators –...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. There was an agreement between the industry and the then Minister, Deputy Coveney, that there would be a price freeze put in place for a 12-month period to allow for a new pricing structure to be introduced. Last week, I announced the shadow invoicing that was planned to come in on 1 January 2017 will not come in because we have not finalised how...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: That is unfair. I have spoken to Deputy Penrose to express my views on this matter and I have proposed a structure to enable progress to be made.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy's colleague interrupted me.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: The definition in the Bill is the problem.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I want to correct the record. Deputy Willie Penrose, along with Declan Nerney and T.R. Dallas, met the then Minister, Pat Rabbitte, and not another of my predecessors, Alex White. The latter met a deputation of musicians led by Danny McCarthy, Phil Coulter, Pat Egan and Johnny Duhan.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Penrose for publishing this legislation. I welcome the opportunity to speak to his Bill, which proposes to introduce a quota for Irish music on the radio by way of an amendment to the Broadcasting Act. I also express my support for the Irish music industry. We are here this evening due to the interest in the area and our wish to discuss any possible assistance we can offer....

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: -----is that of a definition. Deputy Penrose's colleague did not accept the Bill at the time. Even within his own party-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I did not see the legislation being moved. However, it has not been possible-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I would appreciate it if Deputy Penrose would withdraw that remark. I am not telling lies. The point I am making is-----

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: No, I did not.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (14 Dec 2016)

Denis Naughten: I said the Deputy discussed this with the then Minister, Alex White. He had a deputation-----