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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The 2009 EU Renewable Energy Directive set Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our energy demand from renewable sources by 2020. The Government has a range of policy measures and schemes to incentivise the use of renewable energy. The Renewable Energy Feed-in-Tariff (REFIT) schemes support the development of a range of renewable electricity technologies including hydro,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: Directive 2014/61/EU on measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications networks, among other things, requires operators of communications, district heating, electricity including public lighting, gas, transport and waste water networks to negotiate agreements to share their network physical infrastructure with public communications networks operators, if...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625 and 626 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed services to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. Delivery of high speed broadband is a strategic priority under the Programme for Government. This is being achieved through private investment by commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Records (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: My department does not operate a central Archive Unit. Each Division in my Department manages the records and data that they create. A senior official in my Department  is designated to liaise with the National Archives of Ireland on matters relating to the implementation of the National Archives Acts.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The regulation of the electricity network is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) which is an independent statutory body and I have no function in the matter. The Gate process, including the Gate 3 process, is an administrative grid connection process managed by the CER in accordance with its regulatory functions.  I am informed by the CER that a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Bodies (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Departmental remit includes complex policy areas and oversight of State regulation and provision of key strategic services such as energy and public broadcasting. There are six Commercial State Bodies, seven Non-Commercial State Bodies and three Regulators under the aegis of my Department. My Department currently oversees the governance of all of these State Bodies to ensure they...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Jul 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Energy White Paper published last December sets out a high-level framework for Ireland's energy transition to a low carbon economy and society and identifies a range of measures and actions to support this aim. One key action is to explore the scope to provide market support for micro-generation technologies. Exploring the scope to provide support for renewable...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (30 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: The provision of electronic communications services, including landline services, occurs within a fully liberalised market, which is  regulated by the independent market regulator,  the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). The regulatory framework obliges all providers of electronic communications networks and services  to adopt and implement a code of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Data (30 Jun 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 where...

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources pursuant to Standing Order 141.

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: If there are issues with solar farms, I am keen to hear from Deputy Byrne about them. He can come to me with those issues. I am keen to hear the concerns being expressed at the moment. Deputy Byrne referred to delays in the planning process. Deputy Byrne and Deputy Cassells specifically mentioned delays with the North-South interconnector. There is a significant issue with this process...

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to respond to some of the issues raised. Before doing so, I thank all Deputies who contributed to the debate in recent days. While some speakers were critical of my Department and questioned its policies, all of them took a constructive approach and I appreciate the general support expressed for the Bill. The number of Deputies who contributed demonstrates the...

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: It is Knock I should be going to.

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: Perhaps the Deputy is talking about smart metering.

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: I prefer the round ball.

Energy Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: We were all in that situation.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Chairman and congratulate her on her selection as Chair of this committee. I congratulate and welcome each of the members of the committee. This is the first committee of this Dáil and some members are old hands, such as Deputies Eamon Ryan and Timmy Dooley, but I particularly welcome Deputy Bríd Smith on her first time in a select committee. I look forward to working...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: The focus of programme A is to support economic growth, jobs, competitiveness and social inclusion through a range of policies and regulations designed to facilitate a more digitally connected society. This includes promoting timely investment in next generation broadband networks, the use of digital technologies by citizens and businesses and support for digital entrepreneurship. The...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: In response to Deputy Ryan's suggestion on tripling the budget, naturally enough I would love to see that happen. At European level in relation to the financial constraints that we are under, even if we have money to try to invest it in capital projects, there are limiting conditions in regard to the financial structures. I know that Commissioner Cañete and some of the other...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources (Revised) (29 Jun 2016)

Denis Naughten: First, there are ongoing discussions with An Coimisinéir Teanga in respect of the issues he has raised and we are hoping to progress them. In regard to Eircode, we have no plans whatsoever to change it, in fact I was one of the earliest people to take up Eircode. As I said in the Dáil, I have had the same reservations on Eircode, in particular the annexation of large parts of my...