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Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Bernard Durkan
49. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when high-speed fibre broadband will be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6566/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Just Transition Fund
Carol Nolan
50. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason projects applying for funding as part of the just transition must now provide 50% in matching funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6598/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
51. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the national broadband plan regarding offshore islands; if work has commenced on analysing the needs of the islands and on surveying; when the roll-out of the plan will commence on the islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6639/21]
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
52. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Wicklow in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6640/21]
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
53. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Dublin in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6641/21]
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
54. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Meath in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6642/21]
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
55. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Tipperary in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6643/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
56. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Galway in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6644/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
57. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Roscommon in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6645/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
58. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Longford in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6646/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
59. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Westmeath in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6647/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
60. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Offaly in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6648/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
61. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Waterford in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6649/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
62. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Leitrim in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6650/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
63. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Sligo in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6651/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
64. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Cavan in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6652/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Emer Higgins
65. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Monaghan in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when surveying in the county will be complete; and when the first connections will be made. [6653/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Flexible Work Practices
Pádraig O'Sullivan
66. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the additional measures he is considering in order to facilitate long-term working from home in addition to legislating for the right to work from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6690/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Eoghan Murphy
67. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if reports of reduced quality or availability of Internet connectivity due to increased demand since March 2020 have been brought to his attention. [6712/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Marian Harkin
68. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timeline for an area (details supplied) in County Leitrim to be connected to broadband as part of the roll-out of the national broadband plan. [6748/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Fishing Industry
Niamh Smyth
69. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the details of schemes available to enhance fishing access for fishermen on private farmlands which have a river source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
70. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Donegal in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6772/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
71. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Mayo in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6773/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
72. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Clare in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6774/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
73. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Kerry in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6775/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
74. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Limerick in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6776/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
75. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Cork in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6777/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
76. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Wexford in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6778/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
77. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Carlow in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6779/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Brendan Griffin
78. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the areas of County Kilkenny in which surveying for the national broadband plan is taking place or has taken place; when it is envisaged surveying in the county will be complete; and when it is anticipated that the first connections will be made. [6780/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Electricity Generation
Patricia Ryan
79. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the new micro-generation scheme will be introduced; the form it will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6811/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Exploration Licences
Eoin Ó Broin
80. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applications for open area exploration licences and licensing options received by his Department over the past five years; and the decision by his Department regarding each application in tabular form. [6819/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Exploration Licences
Eoin Ó Broin
81. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of offshore oil and gas exploration licences that are currently open by the date each application was received in tabular form. [6820/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Exploration Licences
Eoin Ó Broin
82. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applications for extension to offshore oil and gas licensing terms received in his Department by month that the application was received and the decision by his Department in tabular form. [6821/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Exploration Licences
Eoin Ó Broin
83. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to make details regarding applications for oil and gas exploration public on his Department’s website; and if it will be updated monthly. [6822/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Bord na Móna
Thomas Pringle
84. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the conditions for the rehabilitation of cutaway bog to wetland habitat attached to the funding described in the memorandum of understanding regarding peat-fired electricity generation, outlined at appendix 8 of the Operational Programme for Economic Infrastructure 1994-1999, is still binding on the Minister and Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6825/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Bord na Móna
Thomas Pringle
85. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the conditions for the rehabilitation of cutaway bog to wetland habitat attached to the funding described in the memorandum of understanding regarding peat-fired electricity generation, outlined at appendix 8 of the Operational Programme for Economic Infrastructure 1994-1999, have been enforced by his Department on Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6826/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Bord na Móna
Thomas Pringle
86. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of compliance with the conditions for the rehabilitation of cutaway bog to wetland habitat, attached to the funding described in the memorandum of understanding regarding peat-fired electricity generation outlined at appendix 8 of the Operational Programme for Economic Infrastructure 1994-1999, by Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6827/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Bord na Móna
Thomas Pringle
87. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to ensure compliance with the conditions for the rehabilitation of cutaway bog to wetland habitat, attached to the funding described in the memorandum of understanding regarding peat fired electricity generation outlined at appendix 8 of the Operational Programme for Economic Infrastructure 1994-1999; those conditions that to date have not been complied with by Bord na Móna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6828/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Warmer Homes Scheme
Jennifer Whitmore
88. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of SEAI warmer homes grants approved, by county, in 2020 and to date in 2021; the waiting time for a surveyor to be allocated; the subsequent waiting time for work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6877/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Holly Cairns
89. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues with reliable broadband in west County Cork (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6903/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Warmer Homes Scheme
Jennifer Whitmore
90. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of SEAI warmer homes grants that were approved in 2020 and to date in 2021, by county; the current waiting time for a surveyor to be allocated; the subsequent waiting time for work to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6921/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Waste Management
Neasa Hourigan
91. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timeline for his plans to expand brown bin services to all households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6930/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Broadband Infrastructure
Niamh Smyth
92. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the roll-out of fibre broadband to this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6995/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Broadband Infrastructure
Robert Troy
93. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason townlands outside villages are being serviced with e-fibre broadband before more densely populated areas, for example, Barry Village, County Longford (details supplied); and the reason the roll-out was decided in such a manner. [7001/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Johnny Mythen
94. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7010/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
95. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a premises (details supplied) will be connected to broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7019/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Thomas Gould
96. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no broadband is available in Donoughmore, County Cork; and the timeline for the delivery of broadband to the area. [7173/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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Post Office Network
David Stanton
97. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to support the post office network, particularly those individual branches under a public service obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7179/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Seán Sherlock
98. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to broadband provision. [7206/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Ruairí Ó Murchú
99. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the location of the pilot area used by National Broadband Ireland in establishing the feasibility of using the ESB Networks infrastructure in the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan. [7241/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Ruairí Ó Murchú
100. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the benefits considered by National Broadband Ireland for using the ESB Networks infrastructure to accelerate the national broadband plan. [7242/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Ruairí Ó Murchú
101. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the expected timeframe for completion of the pilot exercise using the ESB Networks infrastructure to accelerate the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7243/21]
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Ruairí Ó Murchú
102. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the consideration that has been given to providing broadband to premises outside of the parameters of the national broadband plan that struggle with connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7244/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Angling Sector
Michael Healy-Rae
3. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the angling season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6048/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Post Office Network
Michael Creed
4. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the work being done by the post office network in the context of the Covid-19 crisis and the fundamental service that the rural post office network has delivered in this context; if he will take steps to ensure that the level of payment to postmasters is maintained during the current Covid-19 challenge in view of the fact that the number of transactions and volume of business has dropped due to a less frequent collection of some social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6080/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Thomas Gould
5. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the timeline for roll-out of the national broadband plan in Donoughmore, County Cork [6085/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Robert Troy
6. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when fibre broadband supply will be available to an area (details supplied). [6094/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Climate Change Policy
Catherine Connolly
7. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the 2020 annual transition statement will be published as required by section 14(1) of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6095/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Climate Change Advisory Council
Catherine Connolly
8. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Climate Action Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6096/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Electricity Generation
Cathal Crowe
9. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he expects a system of feed-in tariffs to be implemented in respect of electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6099/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Climate Change Policy
Darren O'Rourke
10. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the sanctions in place for those who breach the smoky coal ban either by the continued burning or selling of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6104/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Pat Buckley
11. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason for the delay in delivering broadband to all households and businesses on the island of Cobh; the timeframe for the full roll-out of broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6131/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Pat Buckley
12. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when households and businesses in broadband intervention areas in east County Cork will be guaranteed proper broadband services such as Conna, Fermoy and Mallow hinterlands, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6133/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Robert Troy
13. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will make arrangements through National Broadband Ireland to urgently roll-out fibre broadband supply to an area (details supplied). [6138/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Angling Sector
Brendan Griffin
14. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason Inland Fisheries Ireland has delayed the opening of the angling season on rivers in County Kerry (details supplied); if they will be opened in line with the 2020 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6156/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Robert Troy
15. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will liaise with National Broadband Ireland to ensure fibre broadband is urgently rolled out to an area (details supplied). [6159/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Energy Conservation
Robert Troy
16. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the SEAI homeowners grant scheme; if a new scheme has been finalised; and if there will be an announcement on this funding stream shortly. [6162/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Claire Kerrane
17. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason a new home (details supplied) has been unable to be connected to fibre broadband given the nearest fibre pole is just 150 metres from the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6195/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Marc Ó Cathasaigh
18. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the specific measures and actions that have been undertaken between 2010 and 2020 towards reducing Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions under the 2020 EU effort sharing decision; the extent to which these measures were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6211/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Climate Change Policy
Marc Ó Cathasaigh
19. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the funding from his Department to the carbon fund for Europe and the biocarbon fund is counted in Ireland’s overseas development aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6212/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Sorca Clarke
20. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current timeline under the National Broadband Plan for the roll-out of a fibre connection to a premises (details supplied). [6254/21]
Thu, 4 Feb 2021
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Climate Change Policy
Christopher O'Sullivan
21. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has reviewed the Joint Committee on Climate Action’s report following pre-legislative scrutiny on the draft of the Climate Action and Low-Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6301/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Eoin Ó Broin
37. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the savings made by the EEOS by type of customer, that is, commercial, private and energy poverty; and the social impact analysis and the average efficiency gain per customer, that is, average depth of retrofit. [5993/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Eoin Ó Broin
38. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the impact of the EEOS on customer bills. [5995/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Policy
Eoin Ó Broin
39. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an annual update on the implementation on the Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty was made between 2016 and 2019; if so, if a copy will be provided; and if not, the reason. [5996/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Policy
Eoin Ó Broin
40. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the social policy and public service reform division received annual progress updates from Ministers responsible for energy poverty between 2016 and 2019; if so, if a copy of same will be provided; and if not, the reason. [5997/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Ruairí Ó Murchú
41. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his engagements with a company (details supplied) in relation to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5037/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Ruairí Ó Murchú
42. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his engagements with National Broadband Ireland in relation to delays to the National Broadband Plan due to Covid-19; the details of measures to mitigate delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5038/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Just Transition Fund
Thomas Pringle
43. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the expenditure priorities of Ireland for the EU Just Transition Fund in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1390/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Remote Working
Thomas Pringle
44. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the impacts of Covid-19 on energy poverty and lack of access to working-from-home communications infrastructure are being evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1391/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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National Postcode System
Paul McAuliffe
45. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason an Eircode was deactivated at a property (details supplied). [5147/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Thomas Gould
46. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan in County Cork. [5220/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Policy
Francis Noel Duffy
47. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he has considered expanding the criteria for free home energy grants to those who are not eligible for the fuel allowance or other assistance but unable to pay for the upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5265/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Environmental Policy
Robert Troy
48. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the burning of peat briquettes will cease. [5271/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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National Postcode System
Mark Ward
49. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the provision of the correct Eircode for Steeple House, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5298/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Darren O'Rourke
50. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the budget allocated to each retrofit scheme (details supplied) in each of the years 2016 to 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5353/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Darren O'Rourke
51. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there is a maximum amount a person or household is allowed claim in various grants from the SEAI in one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5354/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Darren O'Rourke
52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount each of the top ten persons and households claimed from the SEAI using various grant schemes in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5355/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Darren O'Rourke
53. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of persons and households that claimed more than €20,000 in various grants combined from the SEAI in each of the years 2016 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5356/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Ministerial Meetings
Catherine Murphy
54. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of engagements he and or his officials have had with ComReg and the EU Commission in respect of the extent to which his Department and National Broadband Ireland is intervening in the intervention area in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [5359/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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National Broadband Plan
Catherine Murphy
55. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the price per connection paid to National Broadband Ireland in respect of connections made in the intervention areas; and the capital subsidy in addition to the fee per connection. [5360/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Telecommunications Services
Catherine Murphy
56. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount paid to private operators offering wholesale broadband services inside the intervention areas in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021. [5361/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Brendan Griffin
57. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter in relation to retrofitting in the home of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5437/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Electricity Generation
John Lahart
58. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if customers will be paid for the energy that they create themselves in relation to the proposed microgeneration support scheme; if so, the cost; if there is a surplus generated by the customer, if the surplus will be sold back to the grid; if so, the cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5446/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Waste Management
Patricia Ryan
59. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which is it open to local authorities to remunicipalise domestic waste collection services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5459/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Waste Management
Patricia Ryan
60. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if it is open to local authorities to use franchising to remunicipalise domestic waste collection services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5460/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Recycling Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
61. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the bodies and organisations that will be consulted in the establishment of a deposit and return scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5488/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Environmental Policy
Jennifer Whitmore
62. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 20 January 2021, if he will state his explicit commitment to legislate for a ban on oil and gas exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5489/21]
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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Energy Efficiency
Jennifer Whitmore
63. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount of funding in budget 2021 which has been set aside for the establishment and resourcing of the national retrofit delivery office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5490/21]