My Department’s NDP 2021-30 capital allocation is €12.9 billion, of which €2.34 billion is set for the period 2021-25.
The majority of my department’s capital expenditure relates to the delivery of infrastructure through programmes designed to drive the achievement of my ministerial sectoral ceiling targets and delivery of my department's strategic objectives of:
• Be a recognised leader in climate action
• Transform our energy system to a net zero emissions future
• Transition to a circular economy - protecting and restoring our environment through sustainable resource use
• Deliver world class connectivity and communications
• Ensuring best in class governance and regulation
Set out in the table below are the programmes that are under the aegis of my Department and fall within the National Development Plan 2021 to 2030 that have advanced to implementation stage where the programmes are operational and are being managed and monitored to ensure satisfactory delivery.
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Name of Project / Programme
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Brief Description of Programme
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Expected Delivery Date
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National Broadband Plan
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This programme provides investment to deliver a new high-speed broadband network in the State Intervention area.
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25-year contract, with the network build due to be completed in 2027
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Climate Initiatives and Research
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Funding for climate action initiatives, including international climate commitments, the purchase of carbon units, and research relating to national mitigation and adaptation frameworks.
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On-Going
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Energy Efficiency - Commercial & Public Sector
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Capital support schemes for commercial and public
sector organisations to support investments in energy efficiency in the commercial and public building stock. These supports focus on advice services, education and, in some cases, capital supports.
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Achievement of 2030 Sectoral Ceiling Targets
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Energy Efficiency - Residential
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Residential energy efficiency programmes provide grant supports to homeowners, community groups and households at risk of energy poverty towards the cost of
a range of home energy efficiency measures, such as insulation and renewable heating systems, to reduce energy consumption and support the transition away
from fossil fuels.
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Achievement of 2030 Sectoral Ceiling Targets
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Energy Research and Development
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This programme provides funding for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology, including ocean energy.
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Achievement of 2030 Sectoral Ceiling Targets
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Just Transition
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The EU Just Transition Fund is a newly established fund under the 2021-2027 programming round, operating under Regulation (EU) 2021/1056) within the framework of EU Cohesion policy.
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2027
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Renewable Energy Compliance
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Purchase of compliance under the 2009 Renewable Energy Directive.
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As required
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Geoscience
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This programme provides investment to strengthen Geoscience including: INFOMAR and Tellus mapping programmes and the Geoscience Research Programme.
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On going
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Waste management initiatives
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The programme funds grant scheme to address remediation works at landfill and historic mining sites and other waste management initiatives.
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On going
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