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Question· writtenPQ 626asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
626. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of electricity generating power plants throughout the country with particular reference to fossil fuels, hydro, wind or wave; the generating capacity of each at present; the anticipated generating capacity within five years; the extent to which the national grid in the future will become dependent on reliable non-fossil fuels over a specific timescale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37856/18]
Question· writtenPQ 625asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
625. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the switch to indigenous alternative non-fossil fuels for electricity generation is progressing with particular reference to the need to meet international deadlines and shift to electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37855/18]
Question· writtenPQ 624asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
624. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which the programme to provide broadband nationwide is progressing and achieving its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37854/18]
Question· writtenPQ 623asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
623. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to establish a media fund to support independent journalism similar to other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37848/18]
Question· writtenPQ 622asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
622. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether many older persons who are not online users and who live in remote areas with poor access to public transport will be discommoded by the closure of the post office in their local area. [37784/18]
Question· writtenPQ 621asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
621. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of persons who have retrofitted their homes with heat pumps under the better energy homes programme since the opening of the programme; if the terms and conditions will be reviewed in view of take-up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37766/18]
Question· writtenPQ 620asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
620. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan in view of recent developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37698/18]
Question· writtenPQ 619asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
619. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role his Department has in the formulation of the climate and energy plan. [26893/18]
Question· writtenPQ 618asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
618. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the work of the Action Plan for Rural Development specifically relating to the roll-out of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24822/18]
Question· writtenPQ 617asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
617. Deputy Michael Harty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his officials have produced an economic impact analyses of the implications of the closures of local post offices with respect to the 159 post offices that have accepted the exit package; and if so, if it will be published. [37550/18]
Question· writtenPQ 616asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
616. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the name and contact details for the broadband officers within Cavan and Monaghan County Councils as outlined by him in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37464/18]
Question· writtenPQ 615asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
615. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason households (details supplied) in Dublin 7 are still without access to fibre broadband despite virtually every other street in the area having access to this infrastructure; the steps being taken to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37389/18]
Question· writtenPQ 614asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
614. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for the publication of the studies on the North-South interconnector. [37375/18]
Question· writtenPQ 613asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
613. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to increase the number of fast charge points for electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37366/18]
Question· writtenPQ 612asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
612. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to put in place guidelines and recommendations for the use of natural-based cleaning products in place of chemical based cleaning products by Departments and State agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37354/18]
Question· writtenPQ 611asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
611. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a company will not extend a short distance to include a location (details supplied) in the installation of fibre broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37325/18]
Question· writtenPQ 610asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
610. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the drilling being carried out in the Porcupine Basin by a company (details supplied) relates to oil as per the licence or a well; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37089/18]
Question· writtenPQ 609asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
609. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of a licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37088/18]
Question· writtenPQ 608asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
608. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress expected in 2018 in the upgrade of the broadband telecommunications infrastructure for Blacktrench, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37051/18]
Question· writtenPQ 607asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
607. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the political advisers being used by senior and junior Ministers in his Department since the commencement of this Government; the commencement dates of the employment of each; and the cessation dates of same employment in cases in which that applies. [36694/18]
Question· writtenPQ 606asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
606. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans with regard to the testing of set-down and collection areas around schools for exhaust emissions to identify potential dangerous levels of particulate matter; and his further plans to ameliorate potential threats caused by high levels of particulate matter. [37365/18]
Question· writtenPQ 605asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
605. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of businesses which availed of the trading online voucher scheme in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the budget allocation for this scheme in each of the years 2015 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37221/18]
Question· writtenPQ 604asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
604. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an action (details supplied) under the Action Plan for Rural Development; the timeline for when each premises will be connected to high speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37130/18]
Question· writtenPQ 603asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
603. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason an action (details supplied) under the Action Plan for Rural Development was not delivered by the timeline committed to; the revised timeline by quarter and year for delivery of this action; if no revised timeline has been set to date, the reason therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37121/18]
Question· writtenPQ 88asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
88. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to address the fact that Ireland is now one of Europe's worst climate laggards and that emissions are rising; and the steps he will be taking in the short and medium term to reduce Ireland's climate emissions. [37630/18]
Question· writtenPQ 87asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
87. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the specific actions he plans to take and associated timeframe involved to give practical effect to the EU's proposal on single use plastic; his further plans to ban specific single use plastic products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37450/18]
Question· writtenPQ 86asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
86. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to whistleblower allegations regarding the conduct of RTÉ during the 2011 presidential election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37363/18]
Question· writtenPQ 85asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
85. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the target of having high speed broadband in each premises in the country as stated in the Action Plan for Rural Development and the national broadband plan will be met. [25908/18]
Question· writtenPQ 84asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
84. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he plans to enhance digital safety for young persons online in view of recent reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37511/18]
Question· oralPQ 83asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
83. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South interconnector project. [37619/18]
Question· writtenPQ 82asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
82. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to plans by Bord na Móna and the ESB to generate electricity by use of large scale biomass and that such plans could result in the destruction of forests outside the State and lead to the generation of increased emissions of CO2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37616/18]
Question· writtenPQ 81asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
81. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which and the point at which he came to the conclusion that the national mitigation plan is not working. [37582/18]
Question· oralPQ 80asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
80. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he plans to publish the two independent reports on the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37594/18]
Question· writtenPQ 79asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
79. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the percentage of houses and apartments that have a municipal compost bin. [37583/18]
Question· writtenPQ 78asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
78. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to review the contract for the roll-out of broadband to enable flexibility in order that the contractor can extend the roll-out when it is logical to do so but the mapping excise is preventing it from doing so. [37621/18]
Question· writtenPQ 77asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
77. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the implementation of the An Post new vision programme; if the deadlines for the programme have been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37622/18]
Question· writtenPQ 76asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
76. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his projections for the carbon emissions from the power stations in Edenderry, west Offaly, and Lough Ree; when they will be burning 100% biomass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37567/18]
Question· writtenPQ 75asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
75. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action he is undertaking to address the high level of litter across the State (details supplied). [37626/18]
Question· writtenPQ 74asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
74. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan; when he expects it to be signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37623/18]
Question· writtenPQ 73asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
73. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to ensure waste collection companies do not continue to increase their monthly service charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37452/18]
Question· writtenPQ 72asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
72. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the establishment of a digital safety commissioner to ensure fair and responsible practice in the online and social media sphere; the steps he is taking to advance this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37633/18]
Question· writtenPQ 71asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
71. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of reforming television licence fee collection, tackling licence fee evasion and creating a more sustainable funding model for public sector broadcasting. [37629/18]
Question· writtenPQ 70asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
70. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the implementation of recommendations from the mobile telephone and broadband task force to help improve mobile telephone coverage in County Kildare and the surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37585/18]
Question· writtenPQ 69asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
69. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to save the existing post office network in view of the recent closures of rural post offices and the plans for future closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37614/18]
Question· writtenPQ 68asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
68. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he remains satisfied regarding the attainment of objectives in respect of carbon reduction within the time specified; if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to avoiding the imposition of fines; if a particular issue has been identified as being central to the provision of alternative energy such as wind, hydro or solar; if particular efforts are being made to accelerate such a programme; if the location of wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean is likely to be feasible; if he expects adequate production from renewable electricity generating sources such as those outlined based on experience to date; if further interventions are required with a view to gaining access to and maintaining a supply to the international grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37532/18]
Question· writtenPQ 67asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
67. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made to date on a compensation package for eel fishermen. [37620/18]
Question· writtenPQ 66asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
66. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on An Post's decision to close 11 post offices in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/18]
Question· writtenPQ 65asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
65. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan with particular reference to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37584/18]
Question· writtenPQ 64asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
64. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered a different model for the collection of the television licence such as pay at point of purchase. [37628/18]
Question· writtenPQ 63asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2018
63. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the ongoing provision of broadband in all areas throughout the country; if the programme is in accordance with his expectations or otherwise; if the development is proceeding effectively and efficiently; when he expects all of the country to have ready access to high quality, high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37531/18]
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