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Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am sorry to interrupt the Minister of State but as it is now 7 p.m., I must ask him to move the motion to adjourn the debate.

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: We will allow that. The time is almost up.

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Does Deputy Quinlivan want to move the motion to adjourn the debate at this point and take it up on the next occasion?

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Housing Provision (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: We move now to Topical Issue matters. Deputies Christopher O'Sullivan, Stanton, Martin Kenny and Verona Murphy are all involved. I call Deputy O'Sullivan to discuss the need for significant increase in accessible housing in the local authority housing stock.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: As no one else is offering, I call the Minister of State to conclude.

Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: If I may be so bold, as the Ceann Comhairle and I well know, I do not come from a maritime county. As we all know, however, we have a multiplicity of harbours in our county. We have two canals, a harbour in every town and the Barrow navigation. We are fairly familiar with the waterways. I agree with much of what my colleague, Deputy Connolly, had to say. I would respectfully put my...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress in the past year towards the extension of high-speed, high-quality broadband to all areas throughout the country; the degree to which the infill of gaps in the services is being tended to; the extent to which the programme continues in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which progress is being made towards achieving climate action targets as set out; the degree to which efforts continue to be made to encourage full participation in achieving such targets while at the same time ensuring the continuation of the agri-food sector which in the past has proven to be the main...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in achieving emission reduction targets in line with the Programme for Government whilst at the same time protecting economic progress in the agri-food business or other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44347/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in the programme to provide broadband of a high quality and high speed nationally with particular reference to blackspot-prone rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44348/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the broadband roll-out throughout the country can be expedited with a view to ensure the availability of sufficient connectivity to enable the maximum number of citizens to work from home or from hubs where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which steps can be taken to rapidly improve the roll-out of broadband in towns, villages and rural areas throughout County Kildare, having particular regard to the increased demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44356/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of new broadband connections in the past 12 months to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44350/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which air quality is being protected; the degree to which the measures in place are achieving the desired result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44351/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in achieving targets as set out in the waste action plan for a circular economy with particular reference to the reduction of plastic; if targets set in respect of a ban of single-use plastics have been met or are on target to be met; if he has in mind further plans to help eliminate the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of broadband connection points installed in County Kildare in the past 12 months to date; the number of installations planned over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44353/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of Ireland’s electricity which is produced from renewable sources; if this is in line with expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44354/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date in introducing a deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium cans as set out in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44355/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which meeting carbon reduction targets continues; if it is in line with or ahead of expectations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44357/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (16 Sep 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to rely on onshore and off-shore wind-generated electricity over the next ten years; the extent to which he expects to meet overall targets in respect of alternative energy production throughout the period in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44358/21]