Written Answers Nos. 526-545
526. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a waiver available for disposal of incontinence pads for adults with disabilities due to the changes in refuse charges which are not pay-by-weight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/18]
View answerMy Department is continuing the work of developing a mechanism to provide a €75 support for vulnerable persons with a condition such as lifelong or long-term medical incontinence to help meet the average annual cost of disposing of their domestic waste. I am informed that this process has taken longer than envisaged, due to a number of issues, including data protection issues that have arisen since the introduction of GDPR. However, I can assure the Deputy that I am committed to introducing an annual support as soon as practically possible in conjunction with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
527. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a division within his Department that is involved in the provision of the national broadband plan. [48112/18]
View answerThe National Broadband Plan Division is one of the Divisions making up the Communications Area of my Department. The work of the Division is primarily focussed on activities related to the procurement process for the NBP State-led intervention.
528. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if nuclear mud dumping off the Welsh coast poses a risk here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47696/18]
View answerThe matter of mud dredged from the Hinckley Point C construction site was raised by Irish officials and discussed at a recent meeting of the UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters in London. This group, comprising senior officials from the United Kingdom and Irish Government Departments and relevant agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meets biannually to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Natural Resource Wales, the Welsh environmental regulator, has undertaken independent environmental assessments at the Hinckley Point C construction site, and has verified that the dredged material poses no threat to public or environmental safety from a radiological perspective and, on that basis, has provided the appropriate permissions and licenses for the removal of the sediment. Further details on this verification and licensing process are available on the website of Natural Resources Wales at: https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-and-events/statements/marine-licence-to-dispose-dredged-material-off-the-coast-of-south-wales/?
My Department is satisfied based on the information and expert advice available to it that this operation poses no risk to Ireland. My Department and the EPA will continue to monitor all aspects of the United Kingdom's new nuclear build programme.
529. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a person (details supplied) will be included on the fibre broadband line being installed in an area; if not, the date for the roll-out of high speed broadband for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47732/18]
View answerThe premises referred to by the Deputy is in the AMBER area on the High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website at www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP and are the subject of an ongoing procurement process. The Deputy makes reference to the premises' proximity to a commercial deployment of high speed broadband. This deployment is part of eir's commercial rural roll out of high speed broadband to 300,000 predominantly rural premises, in line with a Commitment Agreement signed with my Department in April 2017.
With regard to the matter of ongoing infrastructure deployment in close proximity to the premises, decisions made by private telecommunication operators relating to the roll out and siting of infrastructure to provide high speed broadband services throughout Ireland are undertaken on a commercial basis by competing service providers operating in a liberalised market. I have no statutory role or function to intervene in the commercial decisions of private operators, and therefore cannot direct operators regarding infrastructure installation or delivery of services.
I recognise the importance of availability of high speed connectivity for all premises in Ireland and fully appreciate the frustration for communities and businesses that do not currently have access to this level of connectivity. Delivering connectivity to the 540,000 premises that fall within the State led intervention under the NBP remains a Government priority.
For those premises currently awaiting access to high speed broadband, practical initiatives will continue to be addressed through the work of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce to address obstacles and improve connectivity in respect of existing and future mobile phone and broadband services.
Under this Taskforce, engagement between telecommunications operators and local authorities through the Broadband Officers is continuing to strengthen. These Broadband Officers are acting as single points of contact in local authorities for their communities. The appointment of these officers is already reaping rewards in terms of ensuring a much greater degree of consistency in engagements.
530. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if documentation from the Revenue Commissioners will be an acceptable independent proof of eel fishing activity for the purposes of the current support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47735/18]
View answer531. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if applications to the eel fishing scheme can made without prejudice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47736/18]
View answer532. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to a recent judgement by the European Court of Human Rights (details supplied) regarding salmon fishing before designing the eel suppprt scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47737/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 530 to 532, inclusive, together.
The Eel Support Scheme fund is available to all persons who were the holder of a commercial public eel licence or an eel fishing permit from the ESB in the 2007 season (the base year). The 5 reckonable years for payments under the scheme are 2003-2007. In respect of former fishermen and women who were the holder of a licence or permit in the base year, payment will involve a tax free element for each of the 5 reckonable years for which the applicant was a licence or permit holder. A further taxable payment element will be based on the average annual catch, as formally declared by the applicant, during the reckonable years.
The scheme is currently open for applications which must be received by 5.00 p.m. 30 November 2018. An application form and detailed information on the scheme can be obtained from any IFI Office or by downloading the relevant documentation from the IFI website www.fisheriesireland.ie. In the interests of simplifying the application process it is not a requirement to submit evidence of eel fishing activity. The State holds accurate records of commercial public eel licence or an eel fishing permit from the ESB held in the 2007 season. The State also holds accurate records of catches which were declared by the fishermen themselves.
If the Deputy has a particular instance or case in mind, I am happy to arrange that officials from my Department can brief him fully.
I am aware of the case referred to by the Deputy, but my understanding is that it was a decision of the UK Supreme Court further to appeal by the United Kingdom’s Environmental Agency and not a decision of the European Court of Human Rights.
Fishing for eel in Ireland was by way of public licence. I am advised that the individual in the UK Supreme Court proceedings not only held a fishing licence but also leasehold interest in the fishery in question.
533. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the detail of his Department's guidelines on the installation of solar panels in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47794/18]
View answerThe matter of planning guidelines for solar PV installations is a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government and I have no statutory function in this matter.
534. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a company (details supplied) has made an application for a licence to import fracked gas to a terminal in the west of Ireland; if so, the thresholds of the licence; if there is a policy of not using fracked gas for energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47835/18]
View answer549. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the importation of fracked shale gas; if such importation accedes with the national policy on fracking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48386/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 534 and 549 together.
The 2015 Energy White Paper, Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future, sets out a road-map for Ireland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. The strategy is clear that non-renewable energy sources will make a significant – though progressively smaller – contribution to our energy mix over the course of the energy transition.
The National Mitigation Plan, published in July 2017, restates the Government’s commitment to move from a fossil fuel-based electricity system to a low-carbon power system. Investment in further renewable generation will be incentivised. During this transition, gas has the potential to deliver significant and sustained benefits, particularly in terms of enhanced security of supply. The development of an LNG facility would further enhance Ireland’s gas security of supply by increasing import route diversity and would be compatible with the State’s commitments to tackle climate change.
Ireland’s energy policy is fully aligned with the EU’s climate and energy objectives on the transition to decarbonisation, which includes continuous and on-going review of policies to reduce harmful emissions, improve energy efficiency, incentivise efficient and sustainable infrastructure investment, integrate markets, and promote research and innovation while ensuring our energy security of supply is maintained and enhanced.
In relation to gas, the production, sourcing, buying and selling of natural gas produced outside this jurisdiction is an operational matter for the undertakings involved. I have no policy remit in relation to the means of energy production in other countries. There is no national legislative licensing requirement to specify from where natural gas should be imported, or how imported gas should be produced. An LNG facility will have to meet national safety and environmental conditions as well as meeting the gas quality specification for the transmission network as defined in the Code of Operations.
Final investment decisions for the Shannon LNG project and compliance with any legal and regulatory requirements in relation to consents or permits are the responsibility of the project promoter.
On 6 July 2017, the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing) Act, 2017 was enacted. The Act amended the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960 to provide for the prohibition of exploration for and extraction of onshore petroleum by means of hydraulic fracturing in Ireland, and to provide for related matters.
535. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the fact that the roll-out of fibre broadband in an area (details supplied) has been pushed back by up to six months despite repeated assurances from Eir and his Department that the roll-out would occur in quarter 4 of 2018; and his further views on whether it is acceptable that the delay has not been communicated to customers in the area and was only confirmed on 13 November 2018. [47893/18]
View answer536. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will request Eir to put in place additional staff to deal with customer queries and queries from Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas to ensure such queries are dealt with in a timely manner and customers are kept informed in view of repeated missed targets by it in the roll-out of fibre broadband. [47910/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 535 and 536 together.
In April 2017 my Department published an updated High Speed Broadband Map which is available at www.broadband.gov.ie. This map shows the areas targeted by commercial operators to provide high speed broadband services and the areas that will be included in the State Intervention Area under the National Broadband Plan. The Map is colour coded and searchable by address/eircode:
- The AMBER areas represent the target areas for the proposed State led Intervention under the NBP and are the subject of an ongoing procurement process.
- The BLUE represent those areas where commercial providers are either currently delivering or have plans to deliver high speed broadband services.
- The LIGHT BLUE areas represent eir's commercial rural deployment plans to rollout high speed broadband to 300,000 premises as part of a Commitment Agreement signed with my Department in April 2017.
There are 135 premises in Ballymore. 2 (1%) fall within the AMBER area and will be served under the State led Intervention, while 133 (99%) are LIGHT BLUE and fall to be served by eir's planned rural deployment.
Under a Commitment Agreement signed with my Department in April 2017, eir is in the process of passing 300,000 predominantly rural homes with high speed broadband. According to data for Q3 2018 submitted by eir to my Department the company has passed almost 210,000 premises nationwide as part of its ongoing deployment. This data is to be published on my Department’s website shortly.
eir has indicated to the Department that their deployment schedule has been impacted by storms Emma and Ophelia, and other construction issues. The company has proposed new timelines for its deployment which would see the project completed by mid-2019. Officials from my Department are engaged with eir on this proposal.
As the Deputy will be aware, eir is a private company, operating on a commercial basis in a liberalised market. The company’s response to queries is a matter for it alone, and not one in which I have any statutory authority to intervene. If, after having exhausted a service provider's complaint handling procedures, a customer is not happy, they may contact ComReg, on 1890 229 668; online at http://www.askcomreg.ie/ or by email at Consumerline@comreg.ie, for further assistance and guidance with their issue.
537. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made in improving mobile phone signals throughout County Donegal since the publication of the report of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce in January 2017; the specific measures and progress made from the date of publication to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47911/18]
View answerThe Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce worked with key stakeholders to produce a report in December 2016, available on my Department’s website, which contained 40 actions to alleviate some of the coverage deficits across the country. An Implementation Group is overseeing the implementation of the actions and comprises all key stakeholders responsible for delivery. The Implementation Group meets on a quarterly basis and publishes quarterly progress reports on the implementation status of actions. My Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development published the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce Implementation Review 2017 on 21 February 2018, which comprehensively outlines the progress made in 2017 on the actions identified by the Taskforce. Of the 40 actions, 29 have been completed, with work on the remaining 11 carrying into the 2018 Work Programme. Following close engagement with stakeholders at the inaugural National Stakeholder Forum 2017, an additional 23 new measures were identified for delivery in 2018.
The Quarter 3 Progress Report for 2018 will be published shortly.
Some of the Taskforce’s achievements to date include:
- My Department and the Department of Rural and Community Development have worked to achieve a greater consensus around site selection for telecoms infrastructure and therefore improve mobile phone coverage.
- Both Departments also worked with a pilot group of local authorities to identify the issues associated with mapping local blackspots. This pilot exercise has been completed, with all local authorities having been asked to map local blackspots and identify infrastructure that could potentially be used to provide additional coverage on an economic basis.
- A focus group was established to provide guidance with respect to categories of location where high quality reliable mobile coverage should be made available as a priority. The report of the focus group was published on my Department’s website on 31 August 2018. It is anticipated that the output of the focus group should influence the actions of the mobile network operators in their work to reduce mobile phone blackspots. It will also inform future policy in my Department with regards to priorities for mobile phone services.
- A working group has been established with the remit of investigating the feasibility of developing standardised policy for accessing and utilising State and publicly-owned assets for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure.
- ComReg is delivering a composite national coverage map, which will, in tandem with its work on handset testing and activities to raise consumer awareness, allow people across Ireland to optimise the services available to them.
- ComReg has developed a licensing scheme which will enable households and businesses to use mobile phone repeaters to boost signals into their premises and bring immediate improvements in mobile coverage.
In tandem with the work of the Taskforce, the release by ComReg of the 3.6GHz radio spectrum band, which has been identified at EU level as a primary band suitable for 5G rollout, will also contribute to addressing increasing mobile data demands and improve mobile coverage. Mobile operators’ commercial investment has also resulted in improved services, following ComReg's 2012 multi-band spectrum auction. At least one operator now has in excess of 90% 4G population coverage.
All of these initiatives should help enhance the quality of mobile phone and data services, particularly in rural areas, including County Donegal.
538. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the fact that some energy supply companies have increased their prices twice in 2018; his plans to take action to curb their price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47918/18]
View answerAnnouncements regarding electricity price increases in 2018 reflect that, since the final quarter of 2016, average international natural gas prices have increased. They have, more or less, continued to rise through 2017 and 2018, with UK National Balancing Point day ahead gas prices in September being 57% higher in Euro terms than 12 months earlier. Consistent with the upward international gas price trend, average Irish wholesale electricity prices have also increased. Consistent with the usual time-lag, the effect of this protracted rise in the wholesale electricity price since end 2016 has been observed in the retail market, with all significant Irish electricity suppliers announcing household customer price increases during 2018.
Consistent with European energy policy, the electricity and gas markets in Ireland are commercial, liberalised, and competitive. The position of successive Governments has been that competitive energy markets result in greater choice for consumers and businesses, in terms of suppliers, products and prices. Competition exerts downward pressure on suppliers’ prices. The regulation of retail market prices for electricity in Ireland ended in 2011 and for gas prices in 2014. The main thrust of Government policy on energy costs focused on the competitive market and supports for energy efficiency. Government policy has supported competition to drive down prices, and data from approved price comparison sites (www.bonkers.ie and www.switcher.ie) shows that consumers can make significant savings by switching energy suppliers.
Responsibility for the regulation of the gas or electricity markets is a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). It is an independent statutory body, and solely accountable to a committee of the Oireachtas for the performance of its functions. Section 10A of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, as amended, sets out the procedure under which the Minister may give “general policy directions” to the CRU. The legislation sets out details on the tasks and inter-alia restrictions, timelines and consultation requirements with the independent regulator and Oireachtas. Energy markets in Ireland operate within a European regulatory regime in which Member States must guarantee the independence of National Regulatory Authorities, which are expressly forbidden from taking direct instructions from government, or any public body. The regime also restricts policy directions in the form of general policy guidelines in certain areas that are prescribed regulatory duties and powers in the EU Third Energy Package. A policy direction in this matter is therefore not being considered.
539. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to alleviate concerns of local residents regarding a wind farm (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47983/18]
View answerIndividual wind farm developers must comply with the conditions of their planning permission including those relating to community engagement and community benefit schemes. Enforcement of planning control is a matter for the planning authority, which can take action if a development does not have the required permission or where the terms of permission have not been met, and I have no function in the matter. Regarding the specific project mentioned, I would recommend that the Deputy contacts Mayo County Council who are responsible for the administration of the community benefit fund as well as the Community Liaison Officer from the company developing the wind farm. As noted during the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action on 13 November, it is my understanding that the local community have formally written to Mayo County Council to request a meeting regarding the set up and distribution of the community benefit fund.
Since December 2016 wind energy developers have committed to implementing the Code of Practice for Wind Energy Development in Ireland for community engagement which emphasises full and transparent engagement with local communities. This Code of Practice is intended to ensure that wind energy development in Ireland is undertaken in observance with the best industry practices, with the full engagement of communities around the country and is available on my Department’s website at www.dccae.gov.ie for reference.
Increased community participation by wind energy developers is being built into future policy through the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) which was agreed by Government in July and the revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines that are being developed by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
540. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to prioritise rural areas in the terms and conditions before allocating the 5G licences to the respective companies; the way in which he plans to favourably discriminate towards rural areas that currently have poor or no service at all when allocating these respective licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48086/18]
View answerIn the first instance, the management of the radio spectrum is a statutory function of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), under the Communications Regulation Act, 2002. This role includes the allocation of radio spectrum and the award of spectrum licences, including any terms, conditions and obligations that may be attached to such licences. ComReg is independent in the exercise of its functions, and as such it would not be appropriate for me to comment on specific licence terms and conditions. I do however recognise the frustration felt by Irish consumers where telecommunications networks are not always delivering the services people expect. Digital connectivity positively impacts on the lives and livelihoods of citizens throughout the country. In paving the way for 5G deployment in Ireland and future spectrum licence awards, consideration will need to be given to a number of factors, including quality of coverage as well as geographical spread.
There is currently a number of initiatives underway to help enhance the quality of mobile phone and data services, particularly in rural areas. These include the work of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce to alleviate coverage deficits across the country. A report of a focus group was recently published under the auspices of the Taskforce to provide guidance with respect to categories of locations where high quality, mobile coverage should be made available as a priority. A pilot exercise has also been completed with all local authorities having been asked to map local blackspots and identify infrastructure that could potentially be sued to provide additional coverage on an economic basis.
In tandem with the work of the Taskforce, the release by ComReg of the 3.6GHz radio spectrum band, which has been identified at EU level as a primary band suitable for 5G rollout, will also contribute to addressing increasing mobile data demands and improve mobile coverage. Mobile operators’ commercial investment has also resulted in improved services, following ComReg's 2012 multi-band spectrum auction. At least one operator now has in excess of 90% 4G population coverage.
541. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the review of the collection of the television licence fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48166/18]
View answer542. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions taken to address non-payment of television licence fees since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48167/18]
View answer543. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the forgone revenue through non-payment of television licences this year to the end of October 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48168/18]
View answer552. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the television licence fee (details supplied) will be reformed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48400/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 541 to 543, inclusive, and 552 together.
I am very much aware of the challenges that face the existing TV Licence system, including the current levels of evasion which have been estimated to equate to a loss of up to €40m per annum to public service broadcasting. In recent years the rate of compliance has increased from 84.5% to 85.9%.
With a view to increasing compliance further, my Department has been working with An Post and RTÉ on an on-going basis so that all steps are being taken to ensure the system is working as effectively as possible. Measures such as marketing campaigns, more evening and weekend inspections and appointment of additional temporary inspectors are just some of the initiatives that have been utilised to enhance sales and improve compliance rates.
As the Deputy will be aware, Government approval was obtained to draft a number of legislative amendments to the Broadcasting Act 2009, including amendments for the tendering of TV Licence fee collection.
The proposed amendments were considered under Pre-Legislative Scrutiny by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action & Environment and their report was received on March 8th. The Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and is included as a priority on the Government's Legislative Programme.
As the Deputy is also aware, the Committee was also asked to examine the longer term issue of the future funding of public service media and the Committee published their report at the end of November 2017. Following consideration of the recommendations made in that report, Government approval was received in July 2018 to establish a Working Group on the Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting. The Working Group, which is chaired by my Department, will examine a number of options to support future funding and the reform of television licence fee collection and it is intended that it will report to me in Q1 2019.
544. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of Ireland's commitments to the Accord de Paris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48297/18]
View answerI will lead on the development of an all of government plan which will set out the actions which must be taken in every government department and body to make Ireland a leader in responding to climate change, not a follower. I will work with colleagues across government to develop new initiatives across electricity, transport, heat, as well as a range of other sectors. The Paris Agreement, which entered into force in November 2016, aims to hold the global average temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit this increase to 1.5 °C. Additionally, the Agreement aims to strengthen the ability of countries to deal with the impacts of climate change through resilience and adaptation, and to make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.
The Agreement is designed to meet this objective through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by all parties to the Agreement.
Ireland will contribute to meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement through the NDC submitted by the EU on behalf of its Member States, which commits the EU to a 40% reduction in EU-wide emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. In this context, the EU has undertaken to reduce emissions in sectors covered by the Emissions Trading System (ETS) by 43%, and has agreed binding targets for each Member State for those emissions falling outside the ETS. Ireland will be required to achieve a 30% reduction on 2005 levels of emissions by 2030 for emissions outside the ETS.
Ireland is committed, together with its EU partners, to finalising at the COP 24 climate conference next month, the rules through which the Paris Agreement will drive adaptation, mitigation, transparency and capacity-building action.
545. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has carried out advertising campaigns to promote policies or programmes being implemented by his Department; the campaign or relevant programme; the cost of advertising in publications, broadcast advertising, outdoor advertising and other consultancy or production costs for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48298/18]
View answerMy Departmental remit includes complex policy areas, oversight of State regulation and service provision across key strategic services such as energy and public service broadcasting, as well as regulation of sectors such as mining and hydrocarbon exploration. Given the technical complexity, economic significance and community interest in these areas, there is a requirement to disseminate information and to address specific issues as they arise. My Department therefore necessarily incurs some expenditure on a number of advertising campaigns to promote its policies / programmes from time to time. In procuring these services, my Department always seeks to ensure value for money and the keeping of expenditure to the minimum necessary.
The information requested is outlined in tabular format:
Cost for each past five years €
|
Campaign / Relevant Programme |
Advertising in publications / Broadcast Advertising / Outdoor Advertising / Other consultancy or production |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
to date 2018 |
|
Waste Campaign - phase out of flat rate fees, awareness etc |
|
|
405,023 |
74,458 |
|
|
|
Tidy Towns |
|
|
|
2,521 |
|
|
|
Anti-Dumping Initiative |
Figures relate to total cost as it is not possible to give breakdown |
|
|
|
1,205 |
|
|
ObSERVE |
Other consultancy or Production |
|
|
|
|
2,017 |
|
Local Agenda 21 Scheme (Local Environmental Partnership Fund) |
Advertising in publications |
5,230 |
4,649 |
4,732 |
5,835 |
5,470 |
|
Designation of Events of Major Importance to Society |
Advertising in publications |
4,980 |
6,653 |
|
|
|
|
Advertisement of Order Designating Events of Major Importance to Society (S.I 465 of 2017) |
Broadcast advertising |
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
Ploughing Champingship - Facebook adverts |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
|
369 |
|
Phone Book - Golden Pages (advertising non classified Directory |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
4,908 |
5,727 |
|
|
Irish Language Scheme - Advertising in Tuaraisc (Online magazine) |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
|
1,721 |
|
Clean Air Award, Sustainable Award and Climate Change Award |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
12,300 |
|
|
Geoscience Ireland |
Advertising in publications |
1,823 |
2,442 |
1,747 |
6,622 |
6,932 |
|
INFOMAR |
Advertising in publications |
12,970 |
12,970 |
12,970 |
12,970 |
12,970 |
|
Advertising in publications |
14,448 |
25,583 |
18,929 |
51,501 |
12,345 |
|
|
Broadcasting advertising |
|
|
|
|
865 |
|
|
Tellus |
Other consultancy or Production |
|
285 |
|
|
|
|
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
5,842 |
|
|
|
Consultation on draft National Adaptation Framework in line with the requirements of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 |
Other consultancy or Production |
|
|
|
10,744 |
|
|
National Adaptation Framework |
Other consultancy or Production |
|
|
|
7,699 |
|
|
Publicity for National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA) Athlone & Tralee (Newspapers, social media) |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
|
25,500 |
|
Project Ireland smock alley event |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
|
25,188 |
|
Tidy towns - Our community climate action award |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
1,210 |
3,628 |
|
Celebrating 30 Years of the IPCC - Communication, education and outreach on the IPCC and climate change |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
|
36,531 |
|
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
6,738 |
|
|
|
National Mitigation Plan |
Other consultancy or Production |
|
|
|
54,248 |
|
|
Advertising in publications |
|
|
15,018 |
60,918 |
|
|
|
Broadcasting advertising |
|
|
60,426* |
43,285 |
|
|
|
Trading Online Voucher Scheme |
Other consultancy or Production |
|
|
6,842 |
8,716 |
|
|
Getting Citizens Online Programme |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
1,175 |
1,476 |
|
Promote EU LIFE Information day |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
1,947 |
|
|
Ireland's Renewable Energy Transformation |
Advertising in publications |
|
|
|
|
9,471 |
|
Publishing of notices in local newspapers, informing the public of the Minister's intention to grant Prospecting and Mining Licences |
Advertising in publications |
18,069 |
13,495 |
22,900 |
|
|
*€3075 of this figure is for a digital publication for the independent
