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Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the SEAI allocation to local authorities for energy efficiency measures and retrofitting in social housing stock since 2010; and the planned spending by the SEAI on future energy efficiency measures in social housing units. [49388/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

55. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the SEAI allocation to local authorities for energy efficiency measures and retrofitting in social housing stock since 2010; and the planned spending by the SEAI on future energy efficiency measures in social housing units. [49388/19]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of his policies on the islands as requested by the interdepartmental committee on the islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49410/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

54. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of his policies on the islands as requested by the interdepartmental committee on the islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49410/19]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the need for the immediate introduction of the household charge in order to create the conditions required for the sustainability of public service media and the sustainability of the independent production sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49174/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

53. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the need for the immediate introduction of the household charge in order to create the conditions required for the sustainability of public service media and the sustainability of the independent production sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49174/19]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason for the considerable delay in introducing an annual support of €75 for the disposal of medical incontinence wear for vulnerable persons to help meet the average annual cost of disposing of domestic waste; when the support will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49076/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

52. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason for the considerable delay in introducing an annual support of €75 for the disposal of medical incontinence wear for vulnerable persons to help meet the average annual cost of disposing of domestic waste; when the support will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49076/19]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated amount of carbon credits Ireland will need to purchase in 2020 in order to comply with its international obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49386/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

51. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated amount of carbon credits Ireland will need to purchase in 2020 in order to comply with its international obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49386/19]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of the national broadband plan in excess of the amount allocated in the national development plan in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the potential cost if the national broadband plan were to be found to be in breach of state aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46969/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

49. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of the national broadband plan in excess of the amount allocated in the national development plan in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the potential cost if the national broadband plan were to be found to be in breach of state aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46969/19]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if it will be ensured that planned fibre optic broadband proposals agreed to under the national broadband plan will be placed under the ownership of the State. [49054/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

48. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if it will be ensured that planned fibre optic broadband proposals agreed to under the national broadband plan will be placed under the ownership of the State. [49054/19]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding that will be made available from the SEAI for energy efficiency measures in social housing units in mid-western areas of Dublin in the coming years; if the warmth and well-being scheme will be extended to other areas; the number of homes retrofitted under the scheme in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49438/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

47. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding that will be made available from the SEAI for energy efficiency measures in social housing units in mid-western areas of Dublin in the coming years; if the warmth and well-being scheme will be extended to other areas; the number of homes retrofitted under the scheme in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49438/19]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to meet the challenges of climate change and reduction of greenhouse gases over the next 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49409/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to meet the challenges of climate change and reduction of greenhouse gases over the next 12 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49409/19]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the decision making role that local communities and trade unions will have in the just transition plan; the differences between the decision making role from a consultative role they may have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49219/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

45. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the decision making role that local communities and trade unions will have in the just transition plan; the differences between the decision making role from a consultative role they may have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49219/19]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expenditure to date on the broadband tendering process; the costs associated with the competitive tendering process and subsequent legal and consultancy advice; and the breakdown of fees paid to external agencies. [49387/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

44. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expenditure to date on the broadband tendering process; the costs associated with the competitive tendering process and subsequent legal and consultancy advice; and the breakdown of fees paid to external agencies. [49387/19]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to rapidly transition Ireland to 100% wind, solar, wave and hydro energy by 2030; and his views on whether Ireland could reach this goal. [49325/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

42. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to rapidly transition Ireland to 100% wind, solar, wave and hydro energy by 2030; and his views on whether Ireland could reach this goal. [49325/19]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding from the SEAI to local authorities in 2020 to help retrofit social housing stock; the projected allocation and number of homes expected to be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49435/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

40. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding from the SEAI to local authorities in 2020 to help retrofit social housing stock; the projected allocation and number of homes expected to be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49435/19]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of the funds available for just transition; the source of each form of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49222/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

39. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of the funds available for just transition; the source of each form of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49222/19]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the meetings or discussions he has had with both Bord na Móna management and a person (details supplied) on the planned job losses at the company and the ending of peat harvesting; if the issue of negotiations with workers' representatives was discussed; if the issue of retraining workers affected was discussed or raised by him or his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49390/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

38. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the meetings or discussions he has had with both Bord na Móna management and a person (details supplied) on the planned job losses at the company and the ending of peat harvesting; if the issue of negotiations with workers' representatives was discussed; if the issue of retraining workers affected was discussed or raised by him or his officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49390/19]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will implement the recommendation made by the Youth Assembly to implement a tiered tax system on large corporations for their emissions. [49323/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

37. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will implement the recommendation made by the Youth Assembly to implement a tiered tax system on large corporations for their emissions. [49323/19]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the roll-out of the 300 broadband connection points will commence; the role these wi-fi hot spots will play in providing high speed broadband to communities in intervention areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49339/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

36. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the roll-out of the 300 broadband connection points will commence; the role these wi-fi hot spots will play in providing high speed broadband to communities in intervention areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49339/19]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken to ensure safe air quality levels and to introduce a nationwide ban on smoky coal in response to stated legal advice from the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49381/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

34. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken to ensure safe air quality levels and to introduce a nationwide ban on smoky coal in response to stated legal advice from the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49381/19]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the anticipated expansion of the digital economy; the role broadband will play in allowing Ireland, particularly in rural areas, to take full advantage of the opportunities of the digital economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49342/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

33. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the anticipated expansion of the digital economy; the role broadband will play in allowing Ireland, particularly in rural areas, to take full advantage of the opportunities of the digital economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49342/19]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the national broadband plan addresses the requirements nationwide; the extent to which other options have been examined; the main benefits of the plan now in process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49408/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the national broadband plan addresses the requirements nationwide; the extent to which other options have been examined; the main benefits of the plan now in process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49408/19]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the potential benefits of high speed broadband with respect to healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49344/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

31. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the potential benefits of high speed broadband with respect to healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49344/19]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether telecommunications infrastructure here has adequate protections in place to limit the damage of cyber attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49384/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

30. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether telecommunications infrastructure here has adequate protections in place to limit the damage of cyber attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49384/19]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated costs of the external consultant reviews of major infrastructural projects such as the national broadband plan in 2019 and 2020. [45801/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

29. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated costs of the external consultant reviews of major infrastructural projects such as the national broadband plan in 2019 and 2020. [45801/19]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to increase awareness of recycling, general waste and compost for home owners disposing of their waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49326/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

28. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to increase awareness of recycling, general waste and compost for home owners disposing of their waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49326/19]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan; when all homes and businesses in County Donegal will have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49345/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

27. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan; when all homes and businesses in County Donegal will have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49345/19]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether potential cost savings at RTÉ will have a negative effect on independent screen producers here in view of the fact that spending by the national broadcaster on independent productions has fallen dramatically; and the way in which he can address same in the context of changes to the television licence system to ensure the viability of independent screen production and jobs in that sector. [49175/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

25. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether potential cost savings at RTÉ will have a negative effect on independent screen producers here in view of the fact that spending by the national broadcaster on independent productions has fallen dramatically; and the way in which he can address same in the context of changes to the television licence system to ensure the viability of independent screen production and jobs in that sector. [49175/19]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the proposal to change the electricity market rules in order to enable micro-generated electricity to be sold to the grid will proceed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49439/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

24. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the proposal to change the electricity market rules in order to enable micro-generated electricity to be sold to the grid will proceed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49439/19]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the commitment to provide high speed broadband to every house and business in County Donegal; the timeline for when the roll-out will commence in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

22. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the commitment to provide high speed broadband to every house and business in County Donegal; the timeline for when the roll-out will commence in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/19]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the review into the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49440/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

21. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the review into the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland better energy warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49440/19]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of the estimated €50 billion cost of retrofitting all homes as announced by An Taoiseach on 21 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49221/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

20. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of the estimated €50 billion cost of retrofitting all homes as announced by An Taoiseach on 21 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49221/19]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the type of services that will be available at broadband connection points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49343/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

19. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the type of services that will be available at broadband connection points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49343/19]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the areas which will be targeted first under the national broadband plan; when County Kildare can expect to see premises passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49412/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

18. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the areas which will be targeted first under the national broadband plan; when County Kildare can expect to see premises passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49412/19]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the 300 broadband connection points are expected to be live; the way in which the points were chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49413/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

17. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the 300 broadband connection points are expected to be live; the way in which the points were chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49413/19]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions he is taking to secure employment for Bord na Móna employees who are the first staff to lose their jobs as a result of the decision by the ESB to cease the operation of west Offaly and Lough Ree power plants. [49068/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

16. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions he is taking to secure employment for Bord na Móna employees who are the first staff to lose their jobs as a result of the decision by the ESB to cease the operation of west Offaly and Lough Ree power plants. [49068/19]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the impact the provision of high-speed broadband in rural areas will have on remote working and flexible working arrangements; the impact this may have in tackling climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

15. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the impact the provision of high-speed broadband in rural areas will have on remote working and flexible working arrangements; the impact this may have in tackling climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49341/19]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has been briefed on the recommendations in the cross-party report on climate change specifically relating to the future of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43657/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

14. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has been briefed on the recommendations in the cross-party report on climate change specifically relating to the future of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43657/19]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will include a four day working week without loss of pay as a measure to significantly reduce emissions in the future climate action plans of his Department. [49324/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

13. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will include a four day working week without loss of pay as a measure to significantly reduce emissions in the future climate action plans of his Department. [49324/19]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the implementation of the smoky fuel ban here particularly in County Wexford; when he plans to implement a nationwide ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49052/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

12. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the implementation of the smoky fuel ban here particularly in County Wexford; when he plans to implement a nationwide ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49052/19]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will meet trade unions representing Bord na Móna workers; his views on their demand that Bord na Móna management attend the Workplace Relations Commission to discuss issues relating to a just transition for their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49437/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

11. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will meet trade unions representing Bord na Móna workers; his views on their demand that Bord na Móna management attend the Workplace Relations Commission to discuss issues relating to a just transition for their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49437/19]

Question· writtenPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent to date on the national broadband plan; and the cost of external consultants, legal advice, services and internal departmental staff costs. [46267/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

8. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount spent to date on the national broadband plan; and the cost of external consultants, legal advice, services and internal departmental staff costs. [46267/19]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he will ensure the participation of ESB and Bord na Móna workers and affected communities in the development of a coherent just transition response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49382/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

7. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he will ensure the participation of ESB and Bord na Móna workers and affected communities in the development of a coherent just transition response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49382/19]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide public water fountains as a measure to combat the use of single-use plastic bottles; the cost of such a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49223/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2019

6. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide public water fountains as a measure to combat the use of single-use plastic bottles; the cost of such a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49223/19]

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