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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (22 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. 183 and 184 together. Since September 2021, all plastic packaging, including soft plastics, may now be placed in the mixed dry recycling bin.Full details on what packaging materials may be recycled are available at the MyWaste.ie website.  -All packaging being placed on the market must be reusable or recyclable by 2030....

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (22 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The premises referred to in the Question is located in the BLUE area on the NBP High-Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high-speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (10 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: Providing telecommunication services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg), as independent regulator. As Minister I have no role or statutory function in the matter raised in the Question. ComReg has responsibility to ensure that customers are not being overcharged. In the event...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (9 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: On 1st July 2022, I granted approval to Deposit Return Scheme Ireland CLG (DRSI) as the approved body to operate a deposit return scheme (DRS) in Ireland. This approval was a vital foundational element for the project, giving DRSI the legal standing to establish a DRS and commence formal engagement with producers, retailers and other operators. Ireland's national DRS will be launched...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (9 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: 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 over 560,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with some 679 schools. I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 28 October 2022, over 97,000 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection, with over 87,700 premises passed and available for immediate connection. Construction is underway across 26 counties demonstrating that the project is reaching scale. The NBP State led intervention has been designed to re-use...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: Survey and design work for the new high speed fibre broadband network under the National Broadband Plan is complete or ongoing by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in every county in Ireland. Surveys are needed to establish the condition of existing poles and ducts, to ascertain whether repairs are needed. NBI’s contractors walk the fibre route to inspect infrastructure and gather...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: Survey and design work for the new high speed fibre broadband network under the National Broadband Plan is complete or ongoing by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in every county in Ireland. I am advised by NBI that, as of 28 October 2022, over 97,000 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 25 counties, with over 87,700 premises passed across 25 counties and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, shows the areas which will be included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour coded and searchable by address and Eircode. Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high speed broadband through the State led Intervention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I am advised by NBI that, as of 28 October 2022, over 97,000 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection, with over 87,700 premises passed and available for immediate connection. Construction is underway across 26 counties demonstrating that the project is reaching scale. To date, the level of connections is increasing on a daily basis and is in line with or exceeding...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I am advised by NBI that, as of 28 October 2022, over 97,000 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 25 counties, with over 87,700 premises passed across 25 counties and available for immediate connection. Construction is underway across 26 counties demonstrating that the project is reaching scale. To date, the level of connections is increasing on a daily...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Export Controls (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: At present, the quantity of recyclable materials placed on the market exceeds domestic recycling capacity and the waste management industry relies, in part, on the export market to meet its processing needs.As Minister, I cannot direct waste to be kept within Ireland or that it be directed to a specific facility for recycling. However, through Repak, the national packaging Extended Producer...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: 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 over 560,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with some 679 schools. I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The premises referred to in the Question are located in the BLUE area on the NBP High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. BLUE areas are not included in the State intervention area covered by the National Broadband Plan as commercial operators are already providing high speed broadband or have indicated future plans to do so. My...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 28 October 2022, over 97,000 premises can order or pre-order a high-speed broadband connection across 25 counties, with over 87,700 premises passed across 25 counties and available for immediate connection. Construction is underway across 26 counties demonstrating that the project is reaching scale. To date, the level of connections...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: 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 over 560,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along with some 679 schools. National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, shows the areas which will be included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour coded and searchable by address and Eircode. Premises in the AMBER area will be provided with high speed broadband through the State led Intervention...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 to 154, inclusive, and 165 together. The High Speed Broadband Map, which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie, indicates the areas which are included in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) state led intervention as well as areas targeted by commercial operators. The map is colour coded and searchable by address and eircode. Premises in the AMBER area...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (8 Nov 2022)

Ossian Smyth: Ireland’s digital connectivity strategy aligns with EU priorities, under the Digital Decade 2030. Providing telecommunication services, is a matter for the relevant service providers operating in a fully liberalised market regulated by the Commission for Communication Regulation (ComReg), as independent Regulator. Mobile coverage obligations are set out in licences granted by ComReg,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Emergency Services (27 Oct 2022)

Ossian Smyth: Following a competitive procurement process, BT Communications Ireland Limited (BTCIL) holds the contract to operate the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS). The Contract provides a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators centred on the availability and quality of the service and BT’s performance against these metrics is closely monitored by my Department, including...