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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy would need to reintroduce it for Report Stage. She can resubmit it for Report Stage.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: We would make a decision on it here and now.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: No, just the members of the committee.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: There is the safety net of Report Stage. We will come back to this next week.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: I will read the note first and then deal with the issue. I appreciate the Deputy's concerns about the need to review the possible impact of the biofuels obligation levy on indigenous producers and also her concerns about the bigger picture of the impact of the growth in the use of biofuels in the food needs of developing countries. It is something very close to my own heart. It is part of...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: Yes, that is fine.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy is correct. Europe has a far greater role to play in this regard. I think she is right-----

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy should look at what is in the NORA report. We cannot do this in isolation at present and as she will see from the figures, the vast bulk of what we import is from within the European Union. The question is from where it is sourced before that, that is, whether it is indigenous production of EU countries or comes from somewhere else. As the Deputy will see from the detail it...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Energy Bill 2016: Committee Stage (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: No. We have a long day ahead of us.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Smart Metering Programme is managed by the Commission for Energy Regulation and includes both electricity and gas meters. Officials from my Department are members of the steering group that has oversight of the National Smart Metering Programme. The most recent phase of consultation concluded in April this year with the publication of policy papers relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of solar energy projects. This commitment builds on the Energy White Paper published in December 2015 and recognises that solar photo voltaic also has the potential to provide a community dividend, thereby enhancing citizen participation in Ireland's energy future. It is widely...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan is a priority for Government and Plan is being delivered through a combination of investment by telecommunications operators and a State Intervention in areas where commercial investment is not forthcoming. This is reflected in the High Speed Broadband Map, at broadband.gov.ie. The areas marked BLUE on the map are where commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Energy White Paper, Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future, published in December 2015, sets out a vision for transforming Ireland's fossil-fuel based energy sector into a clean, low carbon system by 2050. The clear focus of my Department is on implementing the range of actions set out in the White Paper and Programme for Government that are aimed at meeting our...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bord na Móna (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: Bord na Móna is a commercial State company operating under the Turf Development Acts 1946 to 1998 and is responsible for, inter alia, the management and development of the lands in its ownership. Since its establishment in 1946, Bord na Móna has developed the country’s extensive peat resources primarily for fuel, energy and horticultural growing media. As part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the establishment of a mobile phone and broadband Taskforce which will consider immediate measures to address telecommunications deficits in rural Ireland.  My Department is engaging with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in relation to the terms of reference for the Taskforce...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (14 Jul 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 a Partnership 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Budgets (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: On 5 July 2016, the Government selected the Commercial Stimulus Model as the optimum ownership model for the network that will be part-funded by the Exchequer.  The Government considered two ownership models, having narrowed the options down last December, from five models. The two models are: - Commercial Stimulus where the private sector finances, designs, builds, owns and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Guidelines (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive set Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our energy requirements from renewable sources by 2020 and in order to meet this target, Ireland is committed to meeting 40% of electricity demand from renewable sources, 12% renewables in the heating sector and 10% in transport. The Energy White Paper published last December sets out a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy has been in place since 2001. The PSO levy consists of a set of support schemes designed to facilitate the achievement of national electricity policy objectives for renewables, indigenous fuels and security of supply. It also supports employment in the renewables industry and in the peat industry. The proceeds of the PSO levy are used to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government commits to facilitating the development of solar and bio-energy projects in Ireland, consistent with the analysis  and commitment in the White Paper on Energy Policy to introduce a new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) and a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) designed to encourage the development of Ireland’s abundant, diverse...