Climate

50. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide private media companies with revenue from the broadcast charge fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38589/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

50. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide private media companies with revenue from the broadcast charge fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38589/16]

49. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to safeguard existing fixed wireless broadband networks in view of the ongoing tendering for the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38628/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

49. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to safeguard existing fixed wireless broadband networks in view of the ongoing tendering for the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38628/16]

48. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there were upwards of 400 persons at the sustainability gathering in Dublin Castle recently, all demanding government action on policy for sustainability; and his plans to fast-track policy to support clean energy and sustainable business. [37399/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

48. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there were upwards of 400 persons at the sustainability gathering in Dublin Castle recently, all demanding government action on policy for sustainability; and his plans to fast-track policy to support clean energy and sustainable business. [37399/16]

47. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the person or bodies overseeing wind farm development across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38629/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

47. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the person or bodies overseeing wind farm development across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38629/16]

46. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken within his Department to ensure equality in the roll-out of broadband services for rural areas, rural communities and regional towns under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38310/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

46. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken within his Department to ensure equality in the roll-out of broadband services for rural areas, rural communities and regional towns under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38310/16]

45. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with his counterparts in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and other EU countries on the impact of the vote by the United Kingdom to leave the EU. [38570/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

45. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with his counterparts in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and other EU countries on the impact of the vote by the United Kingdom to leave the EU. [38570/16]

44. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process he will use to appoint members to the selection committee for the tendering process of the national broadband plan. [38597/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

44. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the process he will use to appoint members to the selection committee for the tendering process of the national broadband plan. [38597/16]

43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on media plurality, given the recent acquisitions of a number of radio stations by international media corporations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38592/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

43. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on media plurality, given the recent acquisitions of a number of radio stations by international media corporations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38592/16]

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will introduce a renewable energy feed in tariff, REFIT, scheme for PV solar and offshore wind energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38595/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

42. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will introduce a renewable energy feed in tariff, REFIT, scheme for PV solar and offshore wind energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38595/16]

41. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he received an invitation to the United Nations climate change conference in Marrakesh in the second week of November 2016. [36040/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

41. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he received an invitation to the United Nations climate change conference in Marrakesh in the second week of November 2016. [36040/16]

40. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the immediate contingency steps he will take to safeguard security of energy supply here following the decision by UK voters to leave the EU in its recent referendum and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38596/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

40. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the immediate contingency steps he will take to safeguard security of energy supply here following the decision by UK voters to leave the EU in its recent referendum and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38596/16]

39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are any grants or assistance to help small rural businesses in counties Cavan or Monaghan avail of higher speed broadband connections to make running a business from home feasible. [38305/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

39. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are any grants or assistance to help small rural businesses in counties Cavan or Monaghan avail of higher speed broadband connections to make running a business from home feasible. [38305/16]

38. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that can be taken to address the anomaly whereby the significant interest test in the Consumer and Competition Authority Act 2014 has been exceeded by any person in the media sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38856/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

38. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that can be taken to address the anomaly whereby the significant interest test in the Consumer and Competition Authority Act 2014 has been exceeded by any person in the media sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38856/16]

37. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason mobile phone coverage throughout west Cork has deteriorated in the past 12 months (details supplied); the reason this was allowed to happen; and the way in which phone companies can provide a service at this level in view of perceived evidence throughout the country of a collapse in service. [38864/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

37. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason mobile phone coverage throughout west Cork has deteriorated in the past 12 months (details supplied); the reason this was allowed to happen; and the way in which phone companies can provide a service at this level in view of perceived evidence throughout the country of a collapse in service. [38864/16]

36. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan will bridge the digital divide outlined in the recent Switcher.ie report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38774/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

36. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the national broadband plan will bridge the digital divide outlined in the recent Switcher.ie report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38774/16]

35. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will use his powers to prevent the purchase of a company (details supplied) in the interest of maintaining a level of media plurality here. [38677/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

35. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will use his powers to prevent the purchase of a company (details supplied) in the interest of maintaining a level of media plurality here. [38677/16]

34. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38773/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

34. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets; the fines that will be realised if not achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38773/16]

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach when the next meeting of the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action will take place. [38634/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

4. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Taoiseach when the next meeting of the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action will take place. [38634/16]

3. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the number of times the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action has met. [38302/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

3. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the number of times the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action has met. [38302/16]

2. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action last met. [37719/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

2. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action last met. [37719/16]

1. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action last met. [36050/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

1. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action last met. [36050/16]

Het bericht ‘Generaal Middendorp: klimaatverandering bedreigt wereldvrede’ (Nos.nl, 5 december 2016)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 6 December 2016

Het bericht ‘Generaal Middendorp: klimaatverandering bedreigt wereldvrede’ (Nos.nl, 5 december 2016)

A resolution recognizing the 225th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's seminal Report on the Subject of Manufactures.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2016

Recognizes: (1) the 225th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's seminal Report on the Subject of Manufactures, and (2) his vision to make a case for a strong and diversified economy. Expresses admiration and appreciation for the variety of ways in which he contributed to the success of the young United States. Acknowledges the importance of the manufacturing industry's contributions to the United States in promoting innovation, job creation, and opportunity for the middle class. Supports efforts to grow and sustain U.S. manufacturing industries by creating a healthy business climate and establishing the level playing field vital to United States manufacturing success.

Twenty Second Conference of the Parties: Marrakesh Climate Change Conference

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 December 2016

The annual Conference Of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations framework convention on climate change took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 7-18 November. The United Kingdom was represented by myself (Minister of State for Industry and Climate Change) ...

Twenty Second Conference of the Parties: Marrakesh Climate Change Conference

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 December 2016

Today my honourable Friend, the Minister for State for Industry and Climate Change has made the following statement:The annual Conference Of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations framework convention on climate change took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, f...

Taiwan: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the extent of Taiwan's engagement with UN agencies on that country's progress in tackling climate change.

Taiwan: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 1 December 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Taiwan's policies on tackling climate change.

276. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will contact the director general of RTE to obtain the play log for all RTE stations for the previous three months to ascertain the amount of Irish music they have played. [38253/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

276. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will contact the director general of RTE to obtain the play log for all RTE stations for the previous three months to ascertain the amount of Irish music they have played. [38253/16]

275. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the potential implications that the upcoming auction of the 3.6 GHz spectrum may have for the provision of fixed wire broadband services across the country, particularly in areas in which this is the only available broadband; the steps he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38180/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

275. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the potential implications that the upcoming auction of the 3.6 GHz spectrum may have for the provision of fixed wire broadband services across the country, particularly in areas in which this is the only available broadband; the steps he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38180/16]

274. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the latest progress in meeting the overall renewable targets by 2020 under Directive 2009/28/EC on renewable energy, including the progress on meeting the targets for the contribution of renewables and biofuels to gross electricity consumption, transport energy and heat since the Government came to office; and his plans to ensure that Ireland meets its 2020 and 2030 target. [38178/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

274. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the latest progress in meeting the overall renewable targets by 2020 under Directive 2009/28/EC on renewable energy, including the progress on meeting the targets for the contribution of renewables and biofuels to gross electricity consumption, transport energy and heat since the Government came to office; and his plans to ensure that Ireland meets its 2020 and 2030 target. [38178/16]

273. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of the renewable heat incentive and other relevant measures to support the sector; if purchases of a biomass boiler from January 2017 onwards will be included in the renewable heat incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38153/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

273. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of the renewable heat incentive and other relevant measures to support the sector; if purchases of a biomass boiler from January 2017 onwards will be included in the renewable heat incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38153/16]

272. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38115/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

272. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38115/16]

271. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 566 of 11 October 2016 (details supplied), if a suitable source of funding is available within his Department that may be applicable to supplement a green energy project as previously detailed to his office, considering that the person has already been granted REFIT approval; if any such funding will be available through his Department at a future date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

271. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 566 of 11 October 2016 (details supplied), if a suitable source of funding is available within his Department that may be applicable to supplement a green energy project as previously detailed to his office, considering that the person has already been granted REFIT approval; if any such funding will be available through his Department at a future date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38101/16]

194. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Shannon LNG project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

194. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Shannon LNG project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38078/16]

193. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns of the tyre industry in relation to the introduction of the new compliance scheme; if he will ensure that there are adequate consultations with the industry to enable the introduction of a scheme which will not distort the market and still meet the appropriate and necessary environmental objectives, if he will give due consideration to market distortions that occur particularly in the Border region with imports from Northern Ireland and Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38006/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

193. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concerns of the tyre industry in relation to the introduction of the new compliance scheme; if he will ensure that there are adequate consultations with the industry to enable the introduction of a scheme which will not distort the market and still meet the appropriate and necessary environmental objectives, if he will give due consideration to market distortions that occur particularly in the Border region with imports from Northern Ireland and Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38006/16]

192. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an application (details supplied) for derogation to continue works will be dealt with; if his Department has given the go ahead for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37954/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

192. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an application (details supplied) for derogation to continue works will be dealt with; if his Department has given the go ahead for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37954/16]

191. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Roscommon County Council made an application in relation to the Jiggy river for works it intends doing and for the derogation to do the works; the date on application; if his Department granted the application; if so, the date on which it was granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37953/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

191. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Roscommon County Council made an application in relation to the Jiggy river for works it intends doing and for the derogation to do the works; the date on application; if his Department granted the application; if so, the date on which it was granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37953/16]

190. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether having more than three broadband providers in the country is beneficial for competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37949/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

190. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether having more than three broadband providers in the country is beneficial for competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37949/16]

189. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether fixed wireless broadband providers are an integral part of the delivery of broadband services to every home in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37948/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

189. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether fixed wireless broadband providers are an integral part of the delivery of broadband services to every home in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37948/16]

22. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to significantly increase the national afforestation programme from its current levels in view of climate change mitigation objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37725/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

22. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to significantly increase the national afforestation programme from its current levels in view of climate change mitigation objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37725/16]

19. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the Food Wise 2025 strategy addresses climate change and sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37724/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

19. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the Food Wise 2025 strategy addresses climate change and sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37724/16]

12. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will create a roadmap for achieving the agriculture aspect of the 2050 carbon emission targets, as recommended in the first report of the Climate Change Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37568/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

12. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will create a roadmap for achieving the agriculture aspect of the 2050 carbon emission targets, as recommended in the first report of the Climate Change Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37568/16]

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION on availability of training for service personnel regarding the safe handling of climate-friendly technologies replacing or reducing the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases

European Union · European Commission · 30 November 2016

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION on barriers posed by codes, standards and legislation to using climate-friendly technologies in the refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps and foam sectors

European Union · European Commission · 30 November 2016

711. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the appointment of additional special advisers by him and Ministers of State in his Department. [37885/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

711. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the appointment of additional special advisers by him and Ministers of State in his Department. [37885/16]

710. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grant aid available to a company wishing to install a biomass burner instead of oil and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37759/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

710. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grant aid available to a company wishing to install a biomass burner instead of oil and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37759/16]

709. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered using his powers under section 13 of the Communication Regulation Act 2002 to ensure proper and effective use of the 3.6GHz spectrum to promote competition in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37740/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

709. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered using his powers under section 13 of the Communication Regulation Act 2002 to ensure proper and effective use of the 3.6GHz spectrum to promote competition in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37740/16]

708. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department, or the agencies that report to his Department, entered into non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements with an organisation due to court action or a threatened court action; and if so, the persons or groups with which these agreements exist. [37624/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

708. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department, or the agencies that report to his Department, entered into non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements with an organisation due to court action or a threatened court action; and if so, the persons or groups with which these agreements exist. [37624/16]

707. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a person has a right to refuse the installation of a smart meter on his or her property on the grounds of the unknown health effects of wireless radiation and to provide health and environmental impact studies that have been done regarding their safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37619/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

707. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a person has a right to refuse the installation of a smart meter on his or her property on the grounds of the unknown health effects of wireless radiation and to provide health and environmental impact studies that have been done regarding their safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37619/16]

706. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total overall amount paid in grant aid to An Taisce from 2010 to 2016, inclusive; and for each year respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37605/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

706. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the total overall amount paid in grant aid to An Taisce from 2010 to 2016, inclusive; and for each year respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37605/16]