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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: We might take a very short break.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move amendment No. 58: In page 33, to delete lines 18 to 22 and substitute the following: "(a) in subsection (6)(b), by the substitution of the following subparagraph for subparagraph (ix): "(ix) appropriate qualitative or quantitative indicators and targets, including in respect of any or all of the following: (I) the quantity of generated waste and its treatment; (II) municipal...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move amendment No. 60: In page 36, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: "Amendment of section 34C of Act of 1996 27.Section 34C of the Act of 1996 is amended— (a) in subsection (1), by the substitution of "subsection (7) or (9), or both," for "subsection (7)", (b) in subsection (3)— (i) by the substitution of "household waste or commercial waste" for...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move amendment No. 62: In page 41, line 15, after "monitored" to insert ", or are capable of being monitored,".

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move amendment No. 63: In page 47, line 9, after "Minister" to insert "or the Government". This is a drafting amendment that will correct the omission of the words "or the Government" from section 32(12) of the Bill. This subsection will now provide that the code of practice shall be published on a website maintained by or on behalf of the Minister or the Government rather than by or...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: That is one more note. It is noted.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I agree that design is the key point when you want to achieve circularity. It is very difficult to fix problems after a product has not been designed in a way to make it repairable or durable. Design is critical, which is why the EU is coming up with a second eco-design directive - probably in the next couple of months. The Deputy referred to the choice of materials being critical. On...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (3 May 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I agree with that.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Prohibition of Winter Disconnections) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Dáil Éireann resolves that, in light of the power to impose moratoria on disconnections of electricity and gas supplies to domestic customers already being in existence and that it has and will be exercised as necessary, the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Prohibition of Winter...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: There can be positive and negative elements to them. There can be suggestions for how a scheme can be improved. It is a positive process. It is legally required but even if it were not, it improves schemes in a number of different ways. It is not only about bringing people with us and it is not just about persuading people that this is a good scheme; it is about going out to people who...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I will answer this question on behalf of my colleague, the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan. I am advised that further to the Deputy’s previous questions on this matter, Galway City Council, as project sponsor and contracting authority, is leading the development of the Coirib go Cósta – Galway city flood relief scheme, with technical advice and funding being provided by the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The Deputy's first question is whether there has been an analysis of the public consultation to date, which she believes was poorly attended as a result of it being carried out during the pandemic. I will seek an answer from the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, for her about that. The other question is whether there will be further consultations and whether those consultations will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: During a public consultation, objections are not made. Submissions and observations are made.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I will impress upon the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donovan, the importance of this building for local tourism. I will convey the Deputy’s sentiments to him.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I will answer this question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, this morning as he is attending a funeral. The works plan for 2022 is to complete grouting the external walls on the south and east of Barryscourt Castle. It is envisaged there will still be masonry repairs to the towers and wall walks at a high level, but it is thought these works will not interfere with...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I am familiar with Fota, although probably not as familiar as Deputy McGrath beside me. Barryscourt Castle has been extensively restored. A lot of work has been done. The main hall and the great hall have been completed and fittings and furnishings have been reinstated. As the Deputy has said, within the castle grounds there is a herb garden, a knot garden and an orchard. These have been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (28 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 148 together. The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, published in September 2020, contains some 200 circular economy measures which will be delivered on a phased basis over the 5-year lifetime of the plan.  A number of specific measures address the need for more sustainable textile production and consumption practices, including measures...

Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Office of the Ombudsman) Regulations 2022, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 11th March, 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: In Ireland, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management and have been developed for a number of waste streams, based on the producer pays principle. The main areas are Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), batteries, packaging, end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), tyres and farm plastics. Operational...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (26 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 together. The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the almost 560,000 premises, including almost 100,000...