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Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will embark on an advertising campaign for the national broadband plan in advance of the beginning of the roll-out of fibre; if so, the nature of the campaign; the budget for the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48929/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

396. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will embark on an advertising campaign for the national broadband plan in advance of the beginning of the roll-out of fibre; if so, the nature of the campaign; the budget for the campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48929/19]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department was asked to invite candidates in the upcoming general election to an event to sign the national broadband plan which took place in County Wicklow on 19 November 2019; the declared candidates who do not hold office who attended; the mechanism by which they were invited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48928/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

395. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department was asked to invite candidates in the upcoming general election to an event to sign the national broadband plan which took place in County Wicklow on 19 November 2019; the declared candidates who do not hold office who attended; the mechanism by which they were invited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48928/19]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

394. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the criteria by which the attendees of an event to sign the national broadband plan which took place in County Wicklow on 19 November 2019 were chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48927/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

394. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the criteria by which the attendees of an event to sign the national broadband plan which took place in County Wicklow on 19 November 2019 were chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48927/19]

Question· writtenPQ 393asked

393. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment ·the role played by his Department in the organisation or funding of an event to sign the national broadband plan which took place in County Wicklow on 19 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48926/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

393. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment ·the role played by his Department in the organisation or funding of an event to sign the national broadband plan which took place in County Wicklow on 19 November 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48926/19]

Question· writtenPQ 391asked

391. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a marked signed copy of the contract and associated documents he signed with the preferred bidder of the national broadband plan will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48806/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

391. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a marked signed copy of the contract and associated documents he signed with the preferred bidder of the national broadband plan will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48806/19]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

390. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants and incentives given in budget 2020 to help in the production of biogas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48793/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

390. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the grants and incentives given in budget 2020 to help in the production of biogas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48793/19]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost to bring high-speed broadband to the home under the national broadband plan for members of the public; the process involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48729/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

389. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost to bring high-speed broadband to the home under the national broadband plan for members of the public; the process involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48729/19]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

388. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the material change to the national broadband plan intervention area since the mapping exercise; the number of premises added to the intervention area; the number of premises removed from same; the breakdown of premises removed from the intervention area by operator type that is fixed line, cable, mobile, fixed wireless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48724/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

388. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the material change to the national broadband plan intervention area since the mapping exercise; the number of premises added to the intervention area; the number of premises removed from same; the breakdown of premises removed from the intervention area by operator type that is fixed line, cable, mobile, fixed wireless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48724/19]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

387. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of providers that have been accepted for the national broadband plan; the number of providers that have been rejected without engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48721/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

387. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of providers that have been accepted for the national broadband plan; the number of providers that have been rejected without engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48721/19]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

386. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if discussions have taken place between his Department and companies (details supplied) regarding the minimum amount of premises for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48719/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

386. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if discussions have taken place between his Department and companies (details supplied) regarding the minimum amount of premises for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48719/19]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a solution will be provided for a school (details supplied) that is experiencing significant connectivity issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

385. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a solution will be provided for a school (details supplied) that is experiencing significant connectivity issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48636/19]

Question· writtenPQ 384asked

384. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason prospecting licences are being granted in areas of Natura 2000 sites, national heritage areas, special areas of conservation and special protection areas in view of the fact that no mining licences are to be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48630/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

384. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason prospecting licences are being granted in areas of Natura 2000 sites, national heritage areas, special areas of conservation and special protection areas in view of the fact that no mining licences are to be offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48630/19]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

383. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the State will ensure EU targets for the deployment of alternative fuel refuelling infrastructure and recharging points will be met within the set deadlines to support the commercial fleet here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48602/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

383. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the State will ensure EU targets for the deployment of alternative fuel refuelling infrastructure and recharging points will be met within the set deadlines to support the commercial fleet here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48602/19]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of compressed natural gas public fuelling stations open and operational; the location in which they are based; the number that was originally planned and scheduled to open in 2019; the location in which the scheduled stations are based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48601/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

382. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of compressed natural gas public fuelling stations open and operational; the location in which they are based; the number that was originally planned and scheduled to open in 2019; the location in which the scheduled stations are based; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48601/19]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

381. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on environmental concerns and Government action (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48564/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

381. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on environmental concerns and Government action (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48564/19]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend high-speed fibre broadband to a household (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48548/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

380. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend high-speed fibre broadband to a household (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48548/19]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

379. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend high-speed fibre broadband to a household (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48547/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

379. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to extend high-speed fibre broadband to a household (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48547/19]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding his Department is providing in respect of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48596/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2019

377. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding his Department is providing in respect of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48596/19]

Record· Verzoek bij regeling van werkzaamheden2019Z23322concluded

Verzoek de minister van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit uit te nodigen bij de behandeling van de Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (VII), het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat (XII), het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat (XIII) en het Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit (XIV) voor het jaar 2019) (35234 t/m 237)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 26 November 2019

Verzoek de minister van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit uit te nodigen bij de behandeling van de Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (VII), het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat (XII), het Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat (XIII) en het Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit (XIV) voor het jaar 2019) (35234 t/m 237)

Bill· HRH.R. 5258 (116th)referred

No Bonuses During Blackouts Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 22 November 2019

No Bonuses During Blackouts Act of 2019 This bill imposes the alternative minimum tax on state regulated electric utilities that are in bankruptcy reorganization and that make incentive-based payments, other than salary, to any of their 13 highest compensated employees, or that own or lease infrastructure other than climate-resilient infrastructure (i.e., infrastructure capable of reducing the impact of major weather events and natural disasters).

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that cycling receives less than 2% of the €384 million increase in Budget 2020 in relation to the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42159/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

206. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the fact that cycling receives less than 2% of the €384 million increase in Budget 2020 in relation to the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42159/19]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support local community groups to protect natural sand dunes in areas such as Strandhill, County Sligo; the funding available to support same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48485/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

204. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support local community groups to protect natural sand dunes in areas such as Strandhill, County Sligo; the funding available to support same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48485/19]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support local communities in rolling out the reverse vending recycling machine capabilities; his plans for such machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48483/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

203. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support local communities in rolling out the reverse vending recycling machine capabilities; his plans for such machines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48483/19]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider the recent reports by the EPA regarding inadequately treated sewage at treatment plants in counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal; his plans to grant funding to upgrade the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48481/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

202. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider the recent reports by the EPA regarding inadequately treated sewage at treatment plants in counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal; his plans to grant funding to upgrade the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48481/19]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to make additional electrical resources and capacity available off the grid network system to power fast electric chargers for service stations and other major destinations located in the northwest region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48476/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

201. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to make additional electrical resources and capacity available off the grid network system to power fast electric chargers for service stations and other major destinations located in the northwest region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48476/19]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce new fast electric car chargers in the Sligo area; the grants he will make available for businesses to develop these chargers privately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48475/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

200. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce new fast electric car chargers in the Sligo area; the grants he will make available for businesses to develop these chargers privately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48475/19]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will publish in full the European Commission state aid decision in relation to the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48466/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

199. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will publish in full the European Commission state aid decision in relation to the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48466/19]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the first home will be connected to fibre optic to the home broadband under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48465/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

198. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the first home will be connected to fibre optic to the home broadband under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48465/19]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when construction will commence on providing fibre optic cable to the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

197. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when construction will commence on providing fibre optic cable to the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/19]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the NBP will be set as a fixed-cost project; if it is future-proofed to account for inflation, overruns and or unforeseen obstacles and or costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48441/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

196. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the NBP will be set as a fixed-cost project; if it is future-proofed to account for inflation, overruns and or unforeseen obstacles and or costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48441/19]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to sign-off on the national broadband contract plan ahead of the current mapping exercise being completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48440/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

195. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to sign-off on the national broadband contract plan ahead of the current mapping exercise being completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48440/19]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there has been a minimum number of premises for the project discussed and or set between his Department and a company (details supplied); if so, the figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48439/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

194. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there has been a minimum number of premises for the project discussed and or set between his Department and a company (details supplied); if so, the figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48439/19]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of premises removed from the intervention area by operator type, that is, fixed line, cable, mobile, fixed wireless and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48438/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

193. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of premises removed from the intervention area by operator type, that is, fixed line, cable, mobile, fixed wireless and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48438/19]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the material changes to the intervention area since the mapping exercise commenced; the number of premises added to the intervention area; the number of premises removed from the intervention area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48437/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the material changes to the intervention area since the mapping exercise commenced; the number of premises added to the intervention area; the number of premises removed from the intervention area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48437/19]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address a matter regarding state aid (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48436/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

191. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address a matter regarding state aid (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48436/19]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to contact and or follow-up the groups that made submissions to the mapping consultation that closed on 30 September 2019 in the context of the NBP and intervention areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

190. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to contact and or follow-up the groups that made submissions to the mapping consultation that closed on 30 September 2019 in the context of the NBP and intervention areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/19]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide time for a special debate in Dáil Éireann in advance of signing contracts in respect of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48313/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

188. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide time for a special debate in Dáil Éireann in advance of signing contracts in respect of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48313/19]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of times he has met with insurance companies and Insurance Ireland since 1 January 2016; the date of each meeting; the persons or bodies he met with; the purpose of each meeting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48297/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

187. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of times he has met with insurance companies and Insurance Ireland since 1 January 2016; the date of each meeting; the persons or bodies he met with; the purpose of each meeting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48297/19]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the increase in aviation emissions by carbon tonne that occurred as a result of the changes in the attribution of flights to Ireland that had previously been reported to another country in the scheme as mentioned on page 27 of the SEAI 2018 Report, Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in Ireland 2005-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48290/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

186. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the increase in aviation emissions by carbon tonne that occurred as a result of the changes in the attribution of flights to Ireland that had previously been reported to another country in the scheme as mentioned on page 27 of the SEAI 2018 Report, Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in Ireland 2005-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48290/19]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the changes in the attribution of flights to Ireland that had previously been reported to another country in the scheme as mentioned on page 27 of the SEAI 2018 Report, Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in Ireland 2005-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

185. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the changes in the attribution of flights to Ireland that had previously been reported to another country in the scheme as mentioned on page 27 of the SEAI 2018 Report, Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in Ireland 2005-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/19]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has costed the introduction of fare-free public transport in view of the need to expand the use of public transport as part of actions against climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48416/19]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 2019

4. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has costed the introduction of fare-free public transport in view of the need to expand the use of public transport as part of actions against climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48416/19]

Bill· SS. 2955 (116th)referred

Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2019

Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on a foreign individual or company that has engaged in egregious behaviors that undermine efforts to limit global warming. Specifically, the President may impose visa-blocking, property-blocking, or economic sanctions upon a determination that a foreign individual or company has (1) caused significant excess greenhouse gas emissions associated with electrical power generation; (2) caused significant or illegal deforestation or loss of natural carbon sinks; or (3) knowingly misrepresented the environmental impact of a project, investment, or product.

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