Information and Communications Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Questions (285)

Denis Naughten

Question:

285. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the protocol that is in place for the re-use of computer hardware when it is replaced or upgraded within his Department and the bodies under the aegis of his Department; his plans to ensure that this complies with the forthcoming Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24146/22]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

My Department fully supports the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act 2022 and will comply with all necessary policies and protocols resulting from this legislation. My Department currently utilises computer hardware until it reaches end of life in line with financial policies. End of life computer hardware is disposed of in line with WEEE directive and regulations. My Department has an Energy Management Team which conforms to all waste protocols as per IS0 14001. Any actions arising from the Circular Economy and Waste Management (Amendment) Act 2022 will be actioned as part of our existing waste management controls. My Department does not maintain the requested information in respect of the State bodies under its aegis in line with legislation and governance policies. These State bodies may be contacted directly by e-mail by members of the Oireachtas, as set out in the attached table.

State Body	Contact E-mail Address
An Bord Pleanála	[e-mail]
An Fóram Uisce (the Water Forum)	[e-mail]
Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority	[e-mail]
Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum	[e-mail]
Ervia	[e-mail]
Gas Networks Ireland	[e-mail]
Heritage Council	[e-mail]
Housing Finance Agency	[e-mail]
Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency	[e-mail]
Irish Water	[e-mail]
Land Development Agency	[e-mail]
Local Government Management Agency	[e-mail]
National Oversight and Audit Commission	[e-mail]
National Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee	[e-mail]
Office of the Planning Regulator	[e-mail]
Ordnance Survey Ireland	[e-mail]
Property Registration Authority	[e-mail]
Pyrite Resolution Board	[e-mail]
Residential Tenancies Board	[e-mail]
Valuation Office	[e-mail]
Valuation Tribunal	[e-mail]
Water Advisory Body	[e-mail]
Waterways Ireland	[e-mail]