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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 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: Broadband Service Provision (31 May 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: Gas Networks Ireland (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The development and expansion of the natural gas network is in the first instance a commercial and operational matter for Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), which is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a national system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical and efficient.  Gas Networks Ireland's published Connections Policy,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department administers a very diverse, complex and technical brief. It has a total complement of over 260 full time equivalent staff of whom a limited number are technical personnel. This requires my Department to procure specialist external professional advice notably in legal, financial and technical areas to assist in discharging its functions. In procuring these specialised...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: Based on 2016 expenditure to the end of May, it is estimated that applying a 10% reduction in my Department's travel expenditure would reduce the amount to be paid in 2017 by approximately €16,000. Payments in respect of my Department's travel budget are made for travel necessarily incurred on official business and in accordance with Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (26 May 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. The High Speed Broadband Map 2020, which is available at shows the extent of the State Intervention area. The areas marked BLUE represent those areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Expenditure (26 May 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 home-owners who wish to improve the energy efficiency of their home, the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme offers free energy efficiency upgrades to those in energy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (26 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). ComReg is independent in the exercise of its functions. Accordingly, I have no statutory function in this matter. I am aware however that licences issued by ComReg apply terms and conditions on Mobile Network Operators, such as quality of service and minimum population...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The corporate governance of An Post will remain with my Department. The implementation of the Final Report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group will be managed by the Department of Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht.  The operational details in this regard are currently being worked out between both Departments. My Department will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Functions (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: In addition to its current functions, my Department will assume responsibility for the Environment Division of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government which includes: - Environment Policy & Awareness; - Climate Policy; - EU and International Environmental Policy; - Waste Policy & Resource Efficiency; - Air Quality/Environmental Radiation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: My Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have been advised that the works to remove the weir require an application under the Planning Acts.  IFI staff have worked closely with consultant engineers to tender for six individual surveys of the site to secure topographical, architectural, archaeological, geomorphological, hydrological, and appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 558 to 560, inclusive, together. 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.  On 29 September 2015, the Government's 6 year Capital Plan, Building...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: Ireland's Eel Management Plan (EMP) was accepted by the European Commission in 2009 under EU Regulation 1100/2007. The EMP included a cessation of commercial fishing for an initial three year period, after which the plan was reviewed and conservation measures renewed for a further three years.  The review included a robust public consultation process and a detailed scientific...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Final Report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group was published in January. It clearly sets out the challenges that An Post and Postmasters face as they ensure that the network remains relevant in the context of an inexorable shift in consumer preferences, including the trend towards digital transactions. The Final Report represents an important step...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts Data (24 May 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: Alternative Energy Projects (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to facilitate the development of Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects in Ireland. This builds on the December 2015 Energy White Paper commitment to examine the potential for supporting Solar PV farms, and small-scale Solar roof- mounted installations. It is widely recognised that Solar PV technology has become more cost...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: I propose to take Questions Nos. 565, 569 and 570 together. The Department has conducted a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) on the potential impact of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) for those areas currently lacking access to high speed  broadband. An extract from the CBA report showing the qualitative benefits entitled Benefits of High Speed Broadband was published on . It is clear from...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The MANs are State-owned, underground telecommunications networks which facilitate telecommunications service providers in delivering high speed broadband services to their retail customers, without having to build their own networks.  The 88 MANs which cover 94 regional cities and towns are managed, maintained, marketed and operated under a concession agreement by a Management Services...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The management of radio spectrum is a statutory function of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). ComReg is independent in the exercise of its functions. Accordingly, I have no statutory function in this matter. I am aware however that licences issued by ComReg apply terms and conditions on Mobile Network Operators, such as quality of service and minimum population...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 May 2016)

Denis Naughten: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to deliver high speed access to every city, town, village and individual premises in Ireland. It is expected that 70% of all premises in Ireland will receive high speed services from the commercial telecommunications market. The remaining 30% (over 750,000 premises) are the focus of a major State procurement process to make high speed broadband...