Climate

305. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a breakdown of the current micro-generation feed in tariffs in operation as well as other financial incentives for each type of renewable energy including small-scale wind, solar, including photovoltaic and small-scale hydro and biomass, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34363/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2016

305. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a breakdown of the current micro-generation feed in tariffs in operation as well as other financial incentives for each type of renewable energy including small-scale wind, solar, including photovoltaic and small-scale hydro and biomass, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34363/16]

304. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when an incentive for electricity solar panels will be introduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34287/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2016

304. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when an incentive for electricity solar panels will be introduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34287/16]

303. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the processes in place to combat a threat to the Government's efforts to combat cyber security breaches and attacks on Government websites and online portals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34116/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2016

303. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the processes in place to combat a threat to the Government's efforts to combat cyber security breaches and attacks on Government websites and online portals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34116/16]

192. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as broadband and climate change. [33805/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

192. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the programme for Government commitment on addressing long-term challenges such as broadband and climate change. [33805/16]

191. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a list of all contingent assets in his Department and in agencies under his Department where amounts can be owed but are not listed in the national accounts as an asset; if he will further provide a full breakdown of each category of contingent assets and the estimated amounts in the category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34072/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

191. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a list of all contingent assets in his Department and in agencies under his Department where amounts can be owed but are not listed in the national accounts as an asset; if he will further provide a full breakdown of each category of contingent assets and the estimated amounts in the category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34072/16]

190. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if taxpayers will be expected to carry the cost of EU penalties for not complying with our targets for greenhouse gas reduction and required share of energy from renewable sources by 2020. [34066/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

190. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if taxpayers will be expected to carry the cost of EU penalties for not complying with our targets for greenhouse gas reduction and required share of energy from renewable sources by 2020. [34066/16]

189. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has commenced a cost benefit analysis on offshore wind; the scope of this report; his plans for engaging with Irish and international companies seeking to invest in offshore wind energy here and the timescale for completion of the report. [34065/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

189. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has commenced a cost benefit analysis on offshore wind; the scope of this report; his plans for engaging with Irish and international companies seeking to invest in offshore wind energy here and the timescale for completion of the report. [34065/16]

188. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether sufficient offshore wind energy could be constructed in the Irish Sea by 2020 to reach the 2020 renewable energy target. [34064/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

188. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether sufficient offshore wind energy could be constructed in the Irish Sea by 2020 to reach the 2020 renewable energy target. [34064/16]

187. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has official responsibility for bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy, including responsibility for regulatory corporate governance and based on the code of governance this requires bodies under the remit of his Department to adhere to all statutory obligations; if, in view of this, an agency (details supplied) complied with all statutory obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34011/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

187. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has official responsibility for bodies under the aegis of his Department in respect of Government policy, including responsibility for regulatory corporate governance and based on the code of governance this requires bodies under the remit of his Department to adhere to all statutory obligations; if, in view of this, an agency (details supplied) complied with all statutory obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34011/16]

186. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has been informed or given any indication of non-compliance with the strategic environmental assessment directive regarding the gate 3 decision by the Commission for Energy Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34010/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

186. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has been informed or given any indication of non-compliance with the strategic environmental assessment directive regarding the gate 3 decision by the Commission for Energy Regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34010/16]

185. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the proposals there are to upgrade the broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied); if the requests of local residents and local business to have an adequate and modern broadband service provided in that area without further delay will be given urgent and favourable consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

185. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the proposals there are to upgrade the broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied); if the requests of local residents and local business to have an adequate and modern broadband service provided in that area without further delay will be given urgent and favourable consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/16]

184. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the terms of reference for the newly established Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; the timeframe for delivery of its recommendations; the status the taskforce recommendations will have; if rural areas currently not availing of mobile phone coverage will be favourably looked at as part of the task force recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33900/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

184. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the terms of reference for the newly established Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; the timeframe for delivery of its recommendations; the status the taskforce recommendations will have; if rural areas currently not availing of mobile phone coverage will be favourably looked at as part of the task force recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33900/16]

183. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a strategic environmental assessment is required for a process that would involve the administration of connections to the electricity grid where a new connection process is being proposed; if the current gate 3 process which was finalised in December 2008 is in line with the current planning legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33942/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

183. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a strategic environmental assessment is required for a process that would involve the administration of connections to the electricity grid where a new connection process is being proposed; if the current gate 3 process which was finalised in December 2008 is in line with the current planning legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33942/16]

20. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has read the report on the Defence Forces well-being entitled Your Say Climate Survey 2015; his views on the report and its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33828/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2016

20. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has read the report on the Defence Forces well-being entitled Your Say Climate Survey 2015; his views on the report and its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33828/16]

486. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if climate change obligations were factored into the sectoral plan regarding the business case attached to the Dublin metro north project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33742/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

486. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if climate change obligations were factored into the sectoral plan regarding the business case attached to the Dublin metro north project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33742/16]

470. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to improve broadband service in an area (details supplied) in rural County Meath. [33697/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

470. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to improve broadband service in an area (details supplied) in rural County Meath. [33697/16]

469. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 615 of 5 July 2016, if he will ensure that a meeting takes place between an angling club (details supplied) and Inland Fisheries Ireland with regard to proposals on trolling on Glen Lough in advance of any decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33664/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

469. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 615 of 5 July 2016, if he will ensure that a meeting takes place between an angling club (details supplied) and Inland Fisheries Ireland with regard to proposals on trolling on Glen Lough in advance of any decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33664/16]

468. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the proposals there are to upgrade the broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied); if the requests of local residents and local business to have an adequate and modern broadband service provided in that area without further delay can be given urgent and favourable consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33642/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

468. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the proposals there are to upgrade the broadband telecommunications infrastructure in an area (details supplied); if the requests of local residents and local business to have an adequate and modern broadband service provided in that area without further delay can be given urgent and favourable consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33642/16]

467. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has produced a new statement of strategy since May 2016; and if so, the measures in it to support persons with disabilities. [33626/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

467. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has produced a new statement of strategy since May 2016; and if so, the measures in it to support persons with disabilities. [33626/16]

466. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department is currently examining proposals to establish a regulator for the domestic and commercial waste sector; his views on whether the sector is in need of a regulator; the advice he has received from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on the establishment of such a regulator; if he will follow this advice; and the approximate cost of establishing such a regulator. [33611/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

466. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department is currently examining proposals to establish a regulator for the domestic and commercial waste sector; his views on whether the sector is in need of a regulator; the advice he has received from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on the establishment of such a regulator; if he will follow this advice; and the approximate cost of establishing such a regulator. [33611/16]

465. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will publish the reports of the interdepartmental group that was established under A Resource Opportunity - Waste Management Policy in Ireland on the possible introduction of a household waste collection waiver scheme; if he does not publish these reports, his views on whether the Houses of the Oireachtas can make an informed decision on issues pertaining to waste waivers without knowing the contents of his Department's reports; the way he proposes to resolve the issue of waste waivers by July 2017 when the voluntary agreement with waste sector companies on pay-by-weight charging ends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33610/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

465. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will publish the reports of the interdepartmental group that was established under A Resource Opportunity - Waste Management Policy in Ireland on the possible introduction of a household waste collection waiver scheme; if he does not publish these reports, his views on whether the Houses of the Oireachtas can make an informed decision on issues pertaining to waste waivers without knowing the contents of his Department's reports; the way he proposes to resolve the issue of waste waivers by July 2017 when the voluntary agreement with waste sector companies on pay-by-weight charging ends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33610/16]

464. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will confirm that offshore wind is being considered in helping Ireland reach its renewable targets for 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33421/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

464. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will confirm that offshore wind is being considered in helping Ireland reach its renewable targets for 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33421/16]

463. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of all existing applications to frack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33343/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

463. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of all existing applications to frack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33343/16]

462. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to any additional regulation that will be imposed on Lough Sheelin, County Westmeath, regarding the reduction in the number of months in which anglers can fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

462. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to any additional regulation that will be imposed on Lough Sheelin, County Westmeath, regarding the reduction in the number of months in which anglers can fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33291/16]

461. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position with respect to the introduction of feed in tariffs as they apply to electricity generation through hydro, solar, wind and biomass technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33281/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

461. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position with respect to the introduction of feed in tariffs as they apply to electricity generation through hydro, solar, wind and biomass technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33281/16]

460. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33268/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

460. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if national lottery funding is available at present through his Department to support the work of community groups; if so, if there are specific programmes eligible for grant assistance; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33268/16]

459. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy with regard to the paying of commercial rates on fish weirs; if rates still apply if they are inactive; if any exemptions apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33602/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

459. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy with regard to the paying of commercial rates on fish weirs; if rates still apply if they are inactive; if any exemptions apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33602/16]

458. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the maintenance grants available to the owners of active and inactive fish weirs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33601/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

458. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the maintenance grants available to the owners of active and inactive fish weirs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33601/16]

457. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy of his Department in respect of maintaining fish weirs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33600/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2016

457. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy of his Department in respect of maintaining fish weirs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33600/16]

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Implementing the Paris Agreement - Progress of the EU towards the at least -40% target (required under Article 21 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change and repealing Decision No 280/2004/EC)

European Union · European Commission · 8 November 2016

171. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to a previous parliamentary question the reason for the delay in replacing existing local authority public lighting sodium lamps with high-efficiency LED units to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33234/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016

171. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to a previous parliamentary question the reason for the delay in replacing existing local authority public lighting sodium lamps with high-efficiency LED units to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33234/16]

170. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the commencement date for a new end-of-life waste tyre compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33142/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016

170. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the commencement date for a new end-of-life waste tyre compliance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33142/16]

169. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy regarding private car rental companies which operate here; if these companies are required to use cars taxed and registered in Ireland, or if they can use vehicles taxed and registered in Northern Ireland and England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33123/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016

169. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy regarding private car rental companies which operate here; if these companies are required to use cars taxed and registered in Ireland, or if they can use vehicles taxed and registered in Northern Ireland and England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33123/16]

168. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will intervene to ensure the future of a power plant (details supplied) is protected in view of an announcement by a company that indicates future closure of the plant in years to come; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33107/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016

168. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will intervene to ensure the future of a power plant (details supplied) is protected in view of an announcement by a company that indicates future closure of the plant in years to come; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33107/16]

167. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of rural broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Mayo. [33066/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016

167. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of rural broadband in an area (details supplied) in County Mayo. [33066/16]

166. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of regulations surrounding extending public and private commercial salmon fisheries for inland areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2016

166. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of regulations surrounding extending public and private commercial salmon fisheries for inland areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/16]

Motie van het lid Van Tongeren over het versterken van de regierol van gemeenten en provincies op klimaat- en energiegerelateerde onderwerpen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 November 2016

Motie van het lid Van Tongeren over het versterken van de regierol van gemeenten en provincies op klimaat- en energiegerelateerde onderwerpen

422. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the negotiations with waste contractors; the negotiations that have taken place with waste contractors outside of the Irish Waste Management Association, IWMA, in relation to the freezing of bin charges; and the impact it is having on consumers who cannot avail of IWMA operators in their area. [32967/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

422. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the negotiations with waste contractors; the negotiations that have taken place with waste contractors outside of the Irish Waste Management Association, IWMA, in relation to the freezing of bin charges; and the impact it is having on consumers who cannot avail of IWMA operators in their area. [32967/16]

421. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with the National Union of Journalists regarding the report into media ownership. [32960/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

421. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with the National Union of Journalists regarding the report into media ownership. [32960/16]

420. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland better energy warmer homes scheme and better energy homes funding is coming to an end; if such schemes will be closed off by the end of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

420. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland better energy warmer homes scheme and better energy homes funding is coming to an end; if such schemes will be closed off by the end of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/16]

419. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that his Department spent on external legal advice in each of the years 2013, 2014 and 2015; the names of each of the legal firms that provided advice to his department in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32913/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

419. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that his Department spent on external legal advice in each of the years 2013, 2014 and 2015; the names of each of the legal firms that provided advice to his department in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32913/16]

418. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will provide a broadband service in Cloughduv, County Cork, and the surrounding areas. [32858/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

418. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will provide a broadband service in Cloughduv, County Cork, and the surrounding areas. [32858/16]

417. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken to improve the quality of mobile phone coverage within the State; his Department’s strategy for providing mobile coverage to areas which never had mobile phone coverage, such as areas in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32854/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

417. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken to improve the quality of mobile phone coverage within the State; his Department’s strategy for providing mobile coverage to areas which never had mobile phone coverage, such as areas in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32854/16]

416. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made to date within County Donegal in the provision of rural broadband services; the projected timeframe for delivery of rural broadband services to all areas and parts of the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

416. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made to date within County Donegal in the provision of rural broadband services; the projected timeframe for delivery of rural broadband services to all areas and parts of the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32853/16]

415. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports available for installation of solar panels; and his plans to increase same. [32830/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

415. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports available for installation of solar panels; and his plans to increase same. [32830/16]

414. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide feed-in tariffs for biogas plants to produce renewable electricity and gas in 2017. [32708/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

414. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide feed-in tariffs for biogas plants to produce renewable electricity and gas in 2017. [32708/16]

413. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to address the concerns raised by the recent Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom report on media ownership here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32691/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

413. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to address the concerns raised by the recent Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom report on media ownership here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32691/16]

412. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan, with reference to the Foynes area, County Limerick, and with particular reference to Marine Cove Estate, Foynes, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32670/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

412. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan, with reference to the Foynes area, County Limerick, and with particular reference to Marine Cove Estate, Foynes, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32670/16]

411. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32611/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

411. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32611/16]

410. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of trading online vouchers awarded in each county from 2014 to 2016 to date; and the amount that was awarded in each instance. [32835/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 November 2016

410. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of trading online vouchers awarded in each county from 2014 to 2016 to date; and the amount that was awarded in each instance. [32835/16]