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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Legal Costs (2 Nov 2016)

Denis Naughten: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (2 Nov 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operates a number of schemes on behalf of my Department to support energy efficiency improvements to homes. The Better Energy Homes scheme makes a range of grants available to homeowners who wish to improve the energy efficiency of their home and the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme offers free energy efficiency upgrades to those in energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Pluralism (2 Nov 2016)

Denis Naughten: I assume the Deputy is referring to the report by the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom entitled Monitoring Media in Europe: Testing and Implementation of the Media Pluralism Monitor 2015,which was published in March 2016. I have not met with the NUJ to discuss that report nor has the NUJ requested to meet me on the report.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal (2 Nov 2016)

Denis Naughten: As the waste industry began releasing its proposed prices under pay-by-weight in June 2016, the Government relayed its concern to the industry regarding the reported escalation of waste bills for customers of certain companies and the proposed price structure was not implemented. However, my Department engaged with representatives of the waste industry to agree a way forward that results in...

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on Deputy McLoughlin’s Bill concerning the prohibition of petroleum exploration and extraction in the Irish onshore. It is right that we debate this matter and properly examine the issues and concerns surrounding potential use of unconventional gas exploration and extraction technology in Ireland, also known as fracking. As a Deputy, I...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I have not personally been made aware of the situation. On the universal service obligation, USO, any company taking over the ownership of Eir would also be taking over responsibility for any obligations in place. The universal services obligation has been hugely successful in ensuring that people have access to voice telephony services across this country and this will continue. The...

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank everyone who contributed to the debate. Bar one contribution, I agree with the vast majority of what has been said. Even in respect of that contribution, we need to address many issues there in the context of where we are going. The Deputies' contributions are useful in informing a wider-ranging debate on the issue of climate change. Recognition of the challenge of global warming...

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: That will be an interesting conversation.

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I do not worry about hairspray.

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: It is not even the Pope's stance.

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: On climate change, we must collaborate with each other, while Ireland must collaborate with the world. I commend the agreement to the House.

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on 12th December 2015, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 18th October 2016. Today has the potential to be a turning point which, in hindsight, will be seen as the advent of major cultural, political and technological change in our country. I use the word "potential" purposely....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Oct 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 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: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Oct 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: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) represents a very significant capital investment project for the State and aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland.  This is being achieved through a combination of commercial investment by the telecommunications sector and a State intervention in those areas where commercial investment has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: The commitment contained in the Programme for a Partnership Government to establish a national dialogue on climate change builds on the Energy White Paper commitment for the establishment of a National Energy Forum which would invite a wide range of stakeholders to consider evidence-based inputs and maximise consensus on broad energy policy measures. The national dialogue will encompass the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: For each year between 2013 and 2020, Ireland has a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission 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 Denmark and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (27 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Energy White Paper, Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030, sets out a long-term vision to guide Irish energy policy and actions to be taken in the energy sector from now until 2030, in order to transform Ireland into a low carbon society and economy by 2050 and reduce our fossil fuel dependency. In 2015, the contribution of coal, natural gas and...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (26 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Lawless. As I set out previously, I am precluded under statute from intervening in matters concerning waste management planning and industrial emissions licensing, which are functions of local authorities and the EPA, respectively. In addition, matters pertaining to planning legislation, including issues regarding traffic management, do not fall under my remit as Minister for...

Topical Issue Debate: Waste Management (26 Oct 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Lawless for raising this issue with me. Waste management planning is the responsibility of local authorities under Part II of the Waste Management Act 1996. In this regard, waste management plans for the Connacht-Ulster, eastern midlands and southern regions were made in May 2015. In brief, the plans comprehensively set out clear strategies, policies and actions to address,...