Climate

220. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has satisfied himself that a company (details supplied) has complied with the agreement signed with his Department in the roll-out of rural broadband; if there has been adjustment made to the target dates for this roll-out to the end of 2018; if he has satisfied himself that it will complete this programme as promised in connecting 300,000 houses and premises by the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47458/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2017

220. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has satisfied himself that a company (details supplied) has complied with the agreement signed with his Department in the roll-out of rural broadband; if there has been adjustment made to the target dates for this roll-out to the end of 2018; if he has satisfied himself that it will complete this programme as promised in connecting 300,000 houses and premises by the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47458/17]

219. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when e-fibre broadband will be extended to an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47457/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2017

219. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when e-fibre broadband will be extended to an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47457/17]

218. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount expended to date on the energy refurbishment scheme for persons on fuel allowance that have respiratory conditions; the budget for 2017; the anticipated budget for 2018; the number of homes that have been dealt with under this scheme to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47358/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2017

218. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount expended to date on the energy refurbishment scheme for persons on fuel allowance that have respiratory conditions; the budget for 2017; the anticipated budget for 2018; the number of homes that have been dealt with under this scheme to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47358/17]

217. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the current demarcation between a waste licence and a waste permit of 100,000 tonnes is due to be updated; if so, the timeframe for change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47351/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 November 2017

217. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the current demarcation between a waste licence and a waste permit of 100,000 tonnes is due to be updated; if so, the timeframe for change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47351/17]

Verzoek van het lid Wassenberg om een algemeen overleg Klimaat in te plannen medio december 2017

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 9 November 2017

Verzoek van het lid Wassenberg om een algemeen overleg Klimaat in te plannen medio december 2017

196. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that television service providers based and operating here are broadcasting recruitment advertisements for armed forces outside the State (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure that persons here are not subject to the recruitment drives of other States' armed forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47320/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2017

196. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that television service providers based and operating here are broadcasting recruitment advertisements for armed forces outside the State (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure that persons here are not subject to the recruitment drives of other States' armed forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47320/17]

195. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the detail of the environmental impact assessment carried out prior to his approval in July 2017 for offshore drilling at the Druid-Drombeg exploration field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47278/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2017

195. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the detail of the environmental impact assessment carried out prior to his approval in July 2017 for offshore drilling at the Druid-Drombeg exploration field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47278/17]

56. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has made or will make revisions to its policies in regard to the management of methane emissions from enteric fermentation and manure management in view of a recent study (details supplied) in which revised calculations of methane produced per head of cattle show that global livestock emissions in 2011 were 11% higher than estimates based on data from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47094/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2017

56. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has made or will make revisions to its policies in regard to the management of methane emissions from enteric fermentation and manure management in view of a recent study (details supplied) in which revised calculations of methane produced per head of cattle show that global livestock emissions in 2011 were 11% higher than estimates based on data from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47094/17]

52. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to establish a special task force to liaise and co-ordinate between his Department and the Departments of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to examine and drive a co-ordinated and coherent plan for utilising and expanding native forestry to maximise its multiple benefits in line with commitments on climate change mitigation, environmental and heritage protection and enhancing biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47045/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2017

52. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to establish a special task force to liaise and co-ordinate between his Department and the Departments of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to examine and drive a co-ordinated and coherent plan for utilising and expanding native forestry to maximise its multiple benefits in line with commitments on climate change mitigation, environmental and heritage protection and enhancing biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47045/17]

51. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the input his Department had into Cabinet discussions on Ireland's role in and contribution to global climate change mitigation in advance of the Bonn climate change conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47044/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 November 2017

51. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the input his Department had into Cabinet discussions on Ireland's role in and contribution to global climate change mitigation in advance of the Bonn climate change conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47044/17]

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over het rapport ‘Natural gas and climate change’ waaruit blijkt dat er na 2035 geen rol meer is voor aardgas in de EU (Milieudefensie.nl)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 November 2017

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over het rapport ‘Natural gas and climate change’ waaruit blijkt dat er na 2035 geen rol meer is voor aardgas in de EU (Milieudefensie.nl)

990. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce a pay by weight scheme operated by waste collection firms; the assurances he can provide that the scheme will not result in increased costs for households; the way in which the new scheme is environmentally friendly; his views on competition in the area of waste collection; the consumer protections that are in place for households and in particular for older persons; the public information and awareness campaigns that have been conducted to inform persons on the new charge scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

990. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce a pay by weight scheme operated by waste collection firms; the assurances he can provide that the scheme will not result in increased costs for households; the way in which the new scheme is environmentally friendly; his views on competition in the area of waste collection; the consumer protections that are in place for households and in particular for older persons; the public information and awareness campaigns that have been conducted to inform persons on the new charge scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46827/17]

989. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if broadband services will be available in an area (details supplied). [46764/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

989. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if broadband services will be available in an area (details supplied). [46764/17]

988. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has discussed with the newly appointed chairman and secretary of Bord na Móna their plans to invest €60 million in the United States of America which was brought to his attention by way of a Topical Issue in Dáil Éireann recently; the outcome of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46717/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

988. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has discussed with the newly appointed chairman and secretary of Bord na Móna their plans to invest €60 million in the United States of America which was brought to his attention by way of a Topical Issue in Dáil Éireann recently; the outcome of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46717/17]

987. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan in relation to counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46621/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

987. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan in relation to counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46621/17]

986. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding fibre broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46500/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

986. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding fibre broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46500/17]

985. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if county level targets and milestones will be published to help offset future delays in the roll-out of the national broadband plan; if resources and training requirements for additional personnel to support the objectives and timeframes of the plan will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46478/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

985. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if county level targets and milestones will be published to help offset future delays in the roll-out of the national broadband plan; if resources and training requirements for additional personnel to support the objectives and timeframes of the plan will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46478/17]

984. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a recently published report (details supplied) on the national broadband plan which claims that current levels of resources suggest delivery in counties such as County Donegal will not be completed until 2025 or 2026; the initiatives that are being taken to address this potential delay in the rolling out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46477/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

984. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a recently published report (details supplied) on the national broadband plan which claims that current levels of resources suggest delivery in counties such as County Donegal will not be completed until 2025 or 2026; the initiatives that are being taken to address this potential delay in the rolling out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46477/17]

983. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the names of the special advisers employed in his Department; the names of special advisers to junior ministers in his Department; the annual salary of each adviser; if these persons were special advisers immediately prior to taking up their current role or immediately prior to the June 2017 Cabinet reshuffle; if so, the minister to which they were appointed to; the date each special adviser was appointed with effect as stated in the Government order; the date of the Government order; if they received a salary for the period before the appointment order was signed in the case of special advisers whose appointment order date has an effect date earlier than the order date; if so, by whom they were paid; if a special adviser during a period later backdated by appointment order had access to confidential material and or Cabinet papers; if they were subject to the Official Secrets Act 1963 during this period; if any persons currently employed as special advisers have not yet been appointed by order since the Cabinet reshuffle of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46463/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

983. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the names of the special advisers employed in his Department; the names of special advisers to junior ministers in his Department; the annual salary of each adviser; if these persons were special advisers immediately prior to taking up their current role or immediately prior to the June 2017 Cabinet reshuffle; if so, the minister to which they were appointed to; the date each special adviser was appointed with effect as stated in the Government order; the date of the Government order; if they received a salary for the period before the appointment order was signed in the case of special advisers whose appointment order date has an effect date earlier than the order date; if so, by whom they were paid; if a special adviser during a period later backdated by appointment order had access to confidential material and or Cabinet papers; if they were subject to the Official Secrets Act 1963 during this period; if any persons currently employed as special advisers have not yet been appointed by order since the Cabinet reshuffle of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46463/17]

982. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the contracts his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department have with a company (details supplied) or its subsidiaries; the value of the contracts; the year in which the contracts were concluded; when the contracts will be up for renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46368/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

982. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the contracts his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department have with a company (details supplied) or its subsidiaries; the value of the contracts; the year in which the contracts were concluded; when the contracts will be up for renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46368/17]

981. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46115/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

981. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of all planning and research work under way for the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in his Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46115/17]

980. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to ensure that grant-aided organisations are spending their moneys appropriately in view of the revelations regarding a charity (details supplied) in 2016; if his attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to organisations funded by his Department; if so, the action he has taken; if his Department has issued new procedures regarding the use of credit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46089/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

980. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken to ensure that grant-aided organisations are spending their moneys appropriately in view of the revelations regarding a charity (details supplied) in 2016; if his attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to organisations funded by his Department; if so, the action he has taken; if his Department has issued new procedures regarding the use of credit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46089/17]

979. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the public relations companies or agencies the services of which his Department used for information campaigns since 1 January 2017; and the costs incurred to date in 2017. [46072/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

979. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the public relations companies or agencies the services of which his Department used for information campaigns since 1 January 2017; and the costs incurred to date in 2017. [46072/17]

978. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the protocol for attendance by staff both civil servants and political non-civil servants to continuing professional development programmes and courses; the number of staff both civil servants and political non-civil servants in his Department that participated in such programmes on an annual basis in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the costs incurred by his Department for persons that participated in these courses; the providers of all such courses; the subject areas of all courses and programmes provided, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46055/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

978. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the protocol for attendance by staff both civil servants and political non-civil servants to continuing professional development programmes and courses; the number of staff both civil servants and political non-civil servants in his Department that participated in such programmes on an annual basis in each of the years 2011 to 2016 and to date in 2017; the costs incurred by his Department for persons that participated in these courses; the providers of all such courses; the subject areas of all courses and programmes provided, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46055/17]

977. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of Department staff in his press office; the reporting relationship in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46038/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

977. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of Department staff in his press office; the reporting relationship in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46038/17]

976. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the investment in his Department’s website since 2011 including total associated costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

976. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the investment in his Department’s website since 2011 including total associated costs incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/17]

975. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the last time his Department's website was revamped or remodelled; the cost of same; if he or his Department officials have been consulted regarding creating one stand alone online Government portal website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46004/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

975. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the last time his Department's website was revamped or remodelled; the cost of same; if he or his Department officials have been consulted regarding creating one stand alone online Government portal website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46004/17]

974. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the meetings of the strategic communications unit he or his Department officials attended; the date and location of each such meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45987/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

974. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the meetings of the strategic communications unit he or his Department officials attended; the date and location of each such meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45987/17]

973. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of the provision of a defibrillator in each public building owned by his Department and agency under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45976/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

973. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost of the provision of a defibrillator in each public building owned by his Department and agency under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45976/17]

972. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that the business plan of Bord na Móna to diversify does not suggest practices that may restrict, limit or reduce competition in the solid fuel market; if concerns have been raised by the European Commission further to expansion plans of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45963/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

972. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that the business plan of Bord na Móna to diversify does not suggest practices that may restrict, limit or reduce competition in the solid fuel market; if concerns have been raised by the European Commission further to expansion plans of Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45963/17]

971. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to the State of the upgrades to the electricity grid and transmission infrastructure necessary to facilitate large-scale expansion of data centres owned by foreign multinationals over the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45954/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

971. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated cost to the State of the upgrades to the electricity grid and transmission infrastructure necessary to facilitate large-scale expansion of data centres owned by foreign multinationals over the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45954/17]

970. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when fibre optic high speed broadband will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45944/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

970. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when fibre optic high speed broadband will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45944/17]

969. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the external company undertaking an audit of his departmental website; the cost of the audit; the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45855/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

969. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the external company undertaking an audit of his departmental website; the cost of the audit; the timeframe for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45855/17]

968. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the planned roll-out of fibre broadband in County Monaghan will stop 200 m short of the Border meaning that households and businesses within that area will not have access to high speed broadband; if he will request a company (details supplied) to ensure that the provision of fibre broadband is extended in order that all households and businesses based within 200 m of the Border have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45850/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

968. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the planned roll-out of fibre broadband in County Monaghan will stop 200 m short of the Border meaning that households and businesses within that area will not have access to high speed broadband; if he will request a company (details supplied) to ensure that the provision of fibre broadband is extended in order that all households and businesses based within 200 m of the Border have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45850/17]

967. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that is paid per kilowatt per hour for solar power; if there is a tariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

967. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount that is paid per kilowatt per hour for solar power; if there is a tariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/17]

966. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45751/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

966. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45751/17]

965. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that a company (details supplied) sends data to a company for processing only every quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45716/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

965. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason that a company (details supplied) sends data to a company for processing only every quarter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45716/17]

964. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if local authorities subsidised waste operators for the aftercare costs incurred by the authorities due to closed landfills; and if they applied the polluter pays principle and other relevant national and EU legislation when calculating full cost recovery. [46286/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

964. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if local authorities subsidised waste operators for the aftercare costs incurred by the authorities due to closed landfills; and if they applied the polluter pays principle and other relevant national and EU legislation when calculating full cost recovery. [46286/17]

963. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the aftercare costs, some in excess of €35 million, facing some local authorities for closed landfills; and if these costs were recouped in full from the waste operators that used these landfills. [46285/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

963. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the aftercare costs, some in excess of €35 million, facing some local authorities for closed landfills; and if these costs were recouped in full from the waste operators that used these landfills. [46285/17]

962. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the advanced mobile location scheme will be launched; if it will require a further financial contribution by senior alert scheme recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45797/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

962. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the advanced mobile location scheme will be launched; if it will require a further financial contribution by senior alert scheme recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45797/17]

273. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the mileage rate payable for 100% electric vehicles; if this rate is consistent with climate action goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46443/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2017

273. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the mileage rate payable for 100% electric vehicles; if this rate is consistent with climate action goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46443/17]

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Two years after Paris – Progress towards meeting the EU's climate commitments (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 · 7 November 2017

Women, gender equality and climate justice

European Union · European Parliament · 31 October 2017

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over het bericht dat KPN, NS en AH zich zorgen maken over de duurzaamheid bij de verkoop van Eneco (Nu.nl, 26 oktober 2017)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 31 October 2017

Brief van de minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat over het bericht dat KPN, NS en AH zich zorgen maken over de duurzaamheid bij de verkoop van Eneco (Nu.nl, 26 oktober 2017)

240. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce legislation to compel election candidates to remove plastic ties that hold election posters in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45554/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2017

240. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce legislation to compel election candidates to remove plastic ties that hold election posters in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45554/17]

239. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on correspondence from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45522/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2017

239. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on correspondence from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45522/17]

238. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to have a company (details supplied) subjected to the remit of the Committee of Public Accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45521/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2017

238. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to have a company (details supplied) subjected to the remit of the Committee of Public Accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45521/17]

237. Deputy Tom Neville 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. [45520/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2017

237. Deputy Tom Neville 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. [45520/17]

236. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the fibre roll-out programme in rural townlands that are outside fibre serviced towns, specifically Bolart, Kilmanaghan, Ballyboughlin, Cloughtanny, Ballycumber, Kilfoylan, Tubber, Kilcurley, Tinamuck and Boher, County Offaly; if fibre will be delivered to these areas; and the date on which it will be delivered. [45508/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2017

236. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the fibre roll-out programme in rural townlands that are outside fibre serviced towns, specifically Bolart, Kilmanaghan, Ballyboughlin, Cloughtanny, Ballycumber, Kilfoylan, Tubber, Kilcurley, Tinamuck and Boher, County Offaly; if fibre will be delivered to these areas; and the date on which it will be delivered. [45508/17]

235. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for broadband services to be available in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the position regarding fibre installation; the position regarding the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45412/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 October 2017

235. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timeframe for broadband services to be available in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the position regarding fibre installation; the position regarding the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45412/17]