Climate

572. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken by his Department to ensure that small micro generation projects such as the gas extraction at Kyletalesha landfill at Portlaoise are connected to the national grid. [28662/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

572. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken by his Department to ensure that small micro generation projects such as the gas extraction at Kyletalesha landfill at Portlaoise are connected to the national grid. [28662/16]

571. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) who was charged €1,975 in a reconnection fee even though the sole source of income is a social protection payment; and if he will secure a reduction in this fee or have this fee waived. [28598/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

571. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) who was charged €1,975 in a reconnection fee even though the sole source of income is a social protection payment; and if he will secure a reduction in this fee or have this fee waived. [28598/16]

570. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views that certain reconnection charges to the ESB service are excessively high and if he will investigate the matter. [28597/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

570. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views that certain reconnection charges to the ESB service are excessively high and if he will investigate the matter. [28597/16]

569. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff in the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, in the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; if his Department has received any requests from the BAI during this period for extra staffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28582/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

569. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff in the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, in the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and to date in 2016; if his Department has received any requests from the BAI during this period for extra staffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28582/16]

568. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to replace the television licence fee with a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28523/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

568. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to replace the television licence fee with a broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28523/16]

567. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the conditions at Kilmoyley Graveyard, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28502/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

567. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the conditions at Kilmoyley Graveyard, County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28502/16]

566. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when Eircode will be made compatible with Google Maps and GPS platforms (details supplied). [28463/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

566. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when Eircode will be made compatible with Google Maps and GPS platforms (details supplied). [28463/16]

565. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the rationale behind his decision to not add the Six Nations Rugby competition to Ireland's compulsory free-to-air sporting events list; if this decision was made after public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28462/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

565. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the rationale behind his decision to not add the Six Nations Rugby competition to Ireland's compulsory free-to-air sporting events list; if this decision was made after public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28462/16]

564. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Brexit will have any implications for the North-South Interconnector project which, if it gets the go ahead, will see a 400kV powerline run cross-Border through Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28413/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

564. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Brexit will have any implications for the North-South Interconnector project which, if it gets the go ahead, will see a 400kV powerline run cross-Border through Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28413/16]

563. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to reflect and deliver on a public duty (details supplied) in its statement of strategy due to be published in October 2016; the way his Department is engaging with the programme for a partnership Government commitment to equality and gender proofing in the Departmental and budgetary process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28231/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

563. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to reflect and deliver on a public duty (details supplied) in its statement of strategy due to be published in October 2016; the way his Department is engaging with the programme for a partnership Government commitment to equality and gender proofing in the Departmental and budgetary process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28231/16]

562. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland continues with its fish farming operations; if he will provide significant capital investment to deal with the deficiencies that exist at Inland Fisheries Ireland's trout production facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

562. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will ensure that Inland Fisheries Ireland continues with its fish farming operations; if he will provide significant capital investment to deal with the deficiencies that exist at Inland Fisheries Ireland's trout production facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/16]

561. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Civil Service records. [28081/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

561. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding Civil Service records. [28081/16]

560. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review the sale of a company (details supplied); his views on the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28078/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

560. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review the sale of a company (details supplied); his views on the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28078/16]

559. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact which the lack of high-speed broadband is having on a business (details supplied); the timeframe for the delivery of high speed broadband to this address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28400/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 October 2016

559. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact which the lack of high-speed broadband is having on a business (details supplied); the timeframe for the delivery of high speed broadband to this address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28400/16]

Council Decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

European Union · European Parliament · 3 October 2016

259. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount allocated in 2016 for home energy grants; and the number of households projected to be covered by these grants in 2016. [28017/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

259. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount allocated in 2016 for home energy grants; and the number of households projected to be covered by these grants in 2016. [28017/16]

258. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason he has not yet appointed a new advisory committee to the Environmental Protection Agency; when he intends to appoint the committee; if he is aware of the many concerns regarding the absence of a new committee being appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

258. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason he has not yet appointed a new advisory committee to the Environmental Protection Agency; when he intends to appoint the committee; if he is aware of the many concerns regarding the absence of a new committee being appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/16]

257. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work completed to date regarding the roll-out of broadband nationally; and the definite timeline and remainder stages until the project is fully completed. [27910/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

257. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the work completed to date regarding the roll-out of broadband nationally; and the definite timeline and remainder stages until the project is fully completed. [27910/16]

256. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated savings his Department views the chosen funding model will deliver over the 25 years of any contract for the NBP. [27868/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

256. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated savings his Department views the chosen funding model will deliver over the 25 years of any contract for the NBP. [27868/16]

255. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated costs of alternative proposals around alternative models for unrolling the NBP or any such information his Department may have on such costs. [27867/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

255. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated costs of alternative proposals around alternative models for unrolling the NBP or any such information his Department may have on such costs. [27867/16]

254. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated yearly cost of the proposed 25-year contract for the NBP under the current proposed model. [27866/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

254. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated yearly cost of the proposed 25-year contract for the NBP under the current proposed model. [27866/16]

135. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the legal requirement upon landlords to ensure that an annual service of home heating boilers is carried out; the number of local authority homes by each local authority in which boiler services have been carried out in each of the years 2011 to 2015; the engagement he and his Department have had on this matter with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment; if local authorities have sought additional resources to meet these legal requirements as landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27816/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

135. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the legal requirement upon landlords to ensure that an annual service of home heating boilers is carried out; the number of local authority homes by each local authority in which boiler services have been carried out in each of the years 2011 to 2015; the engagement he and his Department have had on this matter with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment; if local authorities have sought additional resources to meet these legal requirements as landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27816/16]

37. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance the way he is responding to the commitment, taking into account the Paris Agreement which commits the states to making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low emissions and climate resilient development; if he will consult with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment in the upcoming review of the investment strategy of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2016

37. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Finance the way he is responding to the commitment, taking into account the Paris Agreement which commits the states to making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low emissions and climate resilient development; if he will consult with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment in the upcoming review of the investment strategy of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/16]

243. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the outcome of any discussions he has had with the EU Commission or at the Council of Ministers on the non-implementation of the proposed new regime pertaining to mobile phone roaming charges that was announced by the EU Commission some time ago; when the new charging criteria which was originally agreed will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27723/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

243. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the outcome of any discussions he has had with the EU Commission or at the Council of Ministers on the non-implementation of the proposed new regime pertaining to mobile phone roaming charges that was announced by the EU Commission some time ago; when the new charging criteria which was originally agreed will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27723/16]

242. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the area, Barnacullia, Sandyford, County Dublin, is in the schedule for the roll-out of rural broadband and when it is due to be completed. [27680/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

242. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the area, Barnacullia, Sandyford, County Dublin, is in the schedule for the roll-out of rural broadband and when it is due to be completed. [27680/16]

241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position on the upgrading and the rolling out of new broadband infrastructure by area in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; the targets which have been set out for each area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27659/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position on the upgrading and the rolling out of new broadband infrastructure by area in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form; the targets which have been set out for each area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27659/16]

240. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to expedite the broadband roll-out plan; the current status planned for certain locations (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27658/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

240. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to expedite the broadband roll-out plan; the current status planned for certain locations (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27658/16]

239. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide better broadband and better broadband coverage in Canningstown, Cootehill, County Cavan; the timeframe set out for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27655/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

239. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide better broadband and better broadband coverage in Canningstown, Cootehill, County Cavan; the timeframe set out for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27655/16]

238. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide better broadband and better broadband coverage in Arvagh, County Cavan; the timeframe set out for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27654/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

238. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide better broadband and better broadband coverage in Arvagh, County Cavan; the timeframe set out for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27654/16]

237. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will respond to the recently published estimates by a member of the Government's Climate Change Advisory Council that failure to meet Ireland's EU 2020 and 2030 climate action targets could result in a shrinking of fiscal space by €3 billion to €6 billion; the way in which his Department will respond to the potential risk to public finances this poses and if serious action will be carried out to increase climate ambition and action here; if this action will be included in the national mitigation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27707/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 September 2016

237. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will respond to the recently published estimates by a member of the Government's Climate Change Advisory Council that failure to meet Ireland's EU 2020 and 2030 climate action targets could result in a shrinking of fiscal space by €3 billion to €6 billion; the way in which his Department will respond to the potential risk to public finances this poses and if serious action will be carried out to increase climate ambition and action here; if this action will be included in the national mitigation plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27707/16]

Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2016

Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016 This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must: undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States; make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate. In order to be eligible for membership on the Commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment.

867. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will end direct State subsidies and grants in any form to developers and builders involved in building private speculative housing for profit; and the projected savings that this would bring. [27507/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

867. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will end direct State subsidies and grants in any form to developers and builders involved in building private speculative housing for profit; and the projected savings that this would bring. [27507/16]

866. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost of rolling out a fully financed retrofitting programme to bring houses to passive standard of energy efficiency with plans for 10,000 units in 2017. [27505/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

866. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost of rolling out a fully financed retrofitting programme to bring houses to passive standard of energy efficiency with plans for 10,000 units in 2017. [27505/16]

865. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to ensure the measures are implemented to deal with the inadequate mobile telephone coverage in parts of the country and particularly in Border counties such as counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27461/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

865. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to ensure the measures are implemented to deal with the inadequate mobile telephone coverage in parts of the country and particularly in Border counties such as counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27461/16]

864. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to improve broadband telecommunications service throughout County Monaghan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises have concerns with the inadequate service at present; the investment programme to be undertaken to bring this broadband service up to a proper standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27460/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

864. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to improve broadband telecommunications service throughout County Monaghan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises have concerns with the inadequate service at present; the investment programme to be undertaken to bring this broadband service up to a proper standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27460/16]

863. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to improve broadband telecommunications service throughout County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises have concerns with the inadequate service at present; the investment programme to be undertaken to bring this broadband service up to standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27459/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

863. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to improve broadband telecommunications service throughout County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that households and many small enterprises have concerns with the inadequate service at present; the investment programme to be undertaken to bring this broadband service up to standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27459/16]

862. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will intervene and review the sale of a newspaper (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the takeover may breach the cross media ownership regulations set out in the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

862. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will intervene and review the sale of a newspaper (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the takeover may breach the cross media ownership regulations set out in the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27211/16]

861. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason areas of Cloone, Aughavas, Carrigallen and Drumrielly in south Leitrim remain without mobile phone coverage from companies (details supplied); and his plans to improve the coverage in these areas. [27204/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

861. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason areas of Cloone, Aughavas, Carrigallen and Drumrielly in south Leitrim remain without mobile phone coverage from companies (details supplied); and his plans to improve the coverage in these areas. [27204/16]

860. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure the viability of An Post through the provision of modern services compatible with the existing structures of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27184/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

860. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure the viability of An Post through the provision of modern services compatible with the existing structures of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27184/16]

859. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an address (details supplied) is in the schedule for the roll-out of rural broadband, and if so, when it is due to be completed. [27027/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

859. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an address (details supplied) is in the schedule for the roll-out of rural broadband, and if so, when it is due to be completed. [27027/16]

858. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an address (details supplied) is in the schedule for the roll-out of rural broadband; and if so, when it is due to be completed. [27025/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

858. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an address (details supplied) is in the schedule for the roll-out of rural broadband; and if so, when it is due to be completed. [27025/16]

857. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27002/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

857. Deputy Josepha Madigan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding broadband in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27002/16]

856. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to amend the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 to provide for wild oyster dredge fishermen to appoint a nominee to fish their licence in their absence in cases of hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26984/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

856. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to amend the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 to provide for wild oyster dredge fishermen to appoint a nominee to fish their licence in their absence in cases of hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26984/16]

855. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the situation with regard to feed-in tariffs for renewable sources of energy; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the small-scale solar and wind industry here has ground to a halt due to the lack of a feed-in tariff for domestic scale investments; if he will direct the Commission for Energy Regulation to provide for small-scale producers a clear system whereby they will know that they are going to get a return for their investment; if he will ensure that his Department delivers on providing a REFIT rate for the solar energy industry within the next few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26886/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

855. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the situation with regard to feed-in tariffs for renewable sources of energy; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the small-scale solar and wind industry here has ground to a halt due to the lack of a feed-in tariff for domestic scale investments; if he will direct the Commission for Energy Regulation to provide for small-scale producers a clear system whereby they will know that they are going to get a return for their investment; if he will ensure that his Department delivers on providing a REFIT rate for the solar energy industry within the next few months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26886/16]

854. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has a specific data protection officer in place; if that position is exclusive or if the position holder has other duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26873/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

854. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has a specific data protection officer in place; if that position is exclusive or if the position holder has other duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26873/16]

853. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total travel expenses reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26856/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

853. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total travel expenses reimbursement costs incurred by his Department per annum from 2011 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26856/16]

852. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the annual capital cost over a five-year period of extending natural gas supply to all towns nationally with a population of over 5,000 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26762/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

852. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the annual capital cost over a five-year period of extending natural gas supply to all towns nationally with a population of over 5,000 persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26762/16]

851. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if e-fibre will be installed in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

851. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if e-fibre will be installed in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/16]

850. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on correspondence regarding broadband speeds in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

850. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on correspondence regarding broadband speeds in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26701/16]

849. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide information on the formation of a task force or oversight committee to monitor mobile phone coverage in rural Ireland; when this will come into operation; the persons and bodies that will provide the membership of this task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 September 2016

849. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide information on the formation of a task force or oversight committee to monitor mobile phone coverage in rural Ireland; when this will come into operation; the persons and bodies that will provide the membership of this task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26590/16]