Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:151. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52748/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraEnergy Policy
Ceisteanna (151)
Freagraí scríofa
The National Development Plan sets out that energy supply is vital for the proper functioning of society and the economy. It also notes that 700,000 customers rely on the natural gas grid to heat and power their homes and businesses. Natural gas currently generates half the electricity we use and the National Development Plan sets out the need for circa 2,000 MW of new conventional electricity generation capacity over the course of the coming decade with much of this needed by mid-decade. This generation, most of which will be gas-fired, is needed in order to support the operation of the electricity system and provide security of supply for when variable generation, principally wind and solar, is not sufficient to meet demand. Due to Ireland's growing reliance on imported natural gas from a single source at Moffat in Scotland, my Department is carrying out a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems. The review is being carried out for the period to 2030 in the context of net zero emissions by 2050. A technical analysis is currently underway which will be published later this year to help inform a public consultation. It is planned to complete the policy review in the first half of next year. This review will inform future Government policy.
In advance of the completion of this review, it is Government policy that it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with. This policy was set out in the Government's Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas which was published in May of this year.
I am aware that a planning application including an LNG terminal was recently made to An Bord Pleanála. In this regard, I have written to An Bord Pleanála setting out Government policy in relation to that application - which is that it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with at this time.
Question No. 152 answered with Question No. 138.
National Broadband Plan
Ceisteanna (153)
Pearse Doherty
Ceist:153. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the detail of the current roll out of the National Broadband Plan in County Donegal by townland; the extent of the planned roll out for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52756/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention will be delivered by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) under a contract to roll out a high speed and future proofed broadband network within the Intervention Area which covers 1.1 million people living and working in the over 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms along some 699 schools. There are over 32,000 premises in the Intervention Area in County Donegal that will receive access to high speed broadband under the NBP and Government investment in Donegal under the NBP will be in the order of €128 million. I am advised by NBI that, as of 27 October, some 12,942 premises in County Donegal have been surveyed. Surveys are complete or underway in County Donegal in the areas of Letterkenny, Creeslough, Tamney, Bunbeg, Arranmore, Rutland Island/Burtonport and Inisfree Island/Burtonport. Surveying is the first step towards delivering the new fibre network and informs design solutions for provision of the fibre network. I am further advised that pre-build works are underway in Letterkenny and that NBI anticipates that premises around Letterkenny will be passed and available for connection in H2, 2022.
I understand that there are 20 Deployment Areas covering over 2,000 townlands in the Intervention Area in County Donegal. Given the nature of the build and ongoing work to address the impact of Covid-19 related delays, it is not possible to give specific details on a per townland basis.
Further details are available on specific areas within County Donegal through the NBI website which provides a facility for any premises within the intervention area to register their interest in being provided with deployment updates through its website www.nbi.ie. Individuals who register with this facility will receive regular updates on progress by NBI on delivering the network and specific updates related to their own premises as works commence. NBI has a dedicated email address, reps@nbi.ie, which can be used by Oireachtas members for specific queries. Given the scale and complexity of delivery of the new high speed broadband network under the NBP, I am advised that any dates provided by NBI on its website are based on the best available information at the time and may be subject to change.
In addition to the challenges to the delivery of the NBP due to the Covid-19 pandemic, NBI has faced a range of other challenges due to the sheer scale and complexity of rolling out fibre to the home in a rural environment. These include significant tree trimming to ensure cable can be placed on overhead poles, remediation of ducting that has been in place for many decades, the co-ordination of hundreds of contracting crews and addressing the many issues arising week on week which could not have been foreseen until the build crews commenced work on the ground. My Department has worked closely with NBI to put in place a remedial plan under the Contract. This plan addresses delays experienced by NBI, primarily arising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and re-baselines milestones for 2021. Work is underway to re-baseline milestones for 2022 and beyond.
Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. As of 27 October, 386 BCP sites have been installed by NBI and the high speed broadband service will be switched on in these locations through service provider contracts managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development for publicly accessible sites and the Department of Education for school BCPs. BCP’s are connected at Rathlin Knitwear, Dunree Military Museum, Ray Community Centre, Glenveagh National Park, Malin Head, Tory Co-Op, Leghowney Community Centre, Meenreagh Hostel, Sliabh Liag Ranger Station, The Gweedore Theatre and Cranford Coole Community Centre. Further details can be found at nbi.ie/bcp-locations/.
Urbalreagh National School, Scoil Naomh Cholmcille, Drumfad National School, Scoil Naoimh Colum and Doaghbeg National School have been installed by NBI for educational access. My Department continues to work with the Department of Education to prioritise schools with no high speed broadband, within the Intervention Area, for connection over the term of the NBP. In this regard, an acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan was announced in December which will see some 679 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by 2022, well ahead of the original target delivery timeframe of 2026. Further details are available on the NBI website at nbi.ie/primary-schools-list.
National Broadband Plan
Ceisteanna (154, 155)
Holly Cairns
Ceist:154. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of a broadband connection at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52806/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraHolly Cairns
Ceist:155. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of a broadband connection at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52807/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together.
The Questions refer to premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on my Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention.
I appreciate people's frustration when they are living so close to a fibre network but cannot get a connection to that network, particularly given the heightened importance of connectivity during the Covid-19 pandemic. The NBP will ensure that in all such cases a future proofed high speed broadband network will be built to serve these premises and work to deliver on this is underway.
I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 21 October, almost 268,000 premises across all counties have been surveyed or have survey underway and over 115,000 premises have build currently underway. The first premises are connected in Cavan, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Monaghan. Surveys are complete or underway in County Cork in Midelton, Cullen, Templebreedy, Carrigaline, Ballyfoyle, Douglas, Ballyphehane, Glasheen, Mahon, Kilpatrick, Ballydesmond, Kiskeam, Umeraboy, Knocknagree, Rineen, Cullen, Coolinarna, Millstreet, Hollymount and Caherbarnagh. Main works ongoing in Carrigaline, Fountainstown, Ballinhassig, Monkstown and Upper Rochestown. Preworks are ongoing in Midleton.
Further details are available on specific areas within County Cork through the NBI website which provides a facility for any premises within the Intervention Area to register their interest in being provided with deployment updates through its website www.nbi.ie. Individuals who register with this facility will receive regular updates on progress by NBI on delivering the network and specific updates related to their own premises as works commence. NBI has a dedicated email address, reps@nbi.ie, which can be used by Oireachtas members for specific queries. Given the scale and complexity of delivery of the new high speed broadband network under the NBP, I am advised that any dates provided by NBI on its website are based on the best available information at the time and may be subject to change. NBI has recently published details of its full deployment schedule on its website which enables all premises within the intervention area to have an anticipated service activation date range.
In addition to the challenges to the delivery of the NBP due to the Covid-19 pandemic, NBI has faced a range of other challenges due to the sheer scale and complexity of rolling out fibre to the home in a rural environment. These include significant tree trimming to ensure cable can be placed on overhead poles, remediation of ducting that has been in place for many decades, the co-ordination of hundreds of contracting crews and addressing the many issues arising week on week which could not have been foreseen until the build crews commenced work on the ground. My Department has worked closely with NBI to put in place a remedial plan under the Contract. This plan addresses delays experienced by NBI, primarily arising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and re-baselines milestones for 2021. Work is underway to re-baseline milestones for 2022 and beyond.
Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. As of 21 October, 385 BCP sites have been installed by NBI and the high speed broadband service will be switched on in these locations through service provider contracts managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development for publicly accessible sites and the Department of Education for school BCPs. BCP’s are connected at Ballydaly Community Hall, Aubane Community Centre, Mealagh Valley Community Centre, Clogagh Community Hall, Courtbrack Community Centre, Glash Community Centre, Laharn Heritage Centre, T.O. Park Labbamollaga, Coláiste Phobal Cléire, Ballindangan Community Centre, Whitechurch Community Centre, Aghabullogue Community Centre, Lissavard Community Centre, Bere Island Heritage Centre, Sherkin Island Community Hall and Castletownkenneigh Community Centre. Further details can be found at nbi.ie/bcp-locations/.
Templebrady National School, Ballycroneen National School, Clogagh National School, Educate Together Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour National School, Scoil Naomh Fionan Na Reanna, Ballygarvan National School and Shanbally National School have been installed by NBI for educational access. My Department continues to work with the Department of Education to prioritise schools with no high speed broadband, within the Intervention Area, for connection over the term of the NBP. In this regard, an acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan was announced in December which will see some 679 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by 2022, well ahead of the original target delivery timeframe of 2026. Further details are available on the NBI website at nbi.ie/primary-schools-list/.
Question No. 155 answered with Question No. 154.
Question No. 156 answered with Question No. 132.
Departmental Contracts
Ceisteanna (157)
Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:157. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of existing contracts of an indefinite period entered into by his Department prior to the enactment of the EU Procurement Directive. [53228/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
My Department has 8 contracts of an indefinite period which were entered into before 26 February 2014, the date on which Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement came into effect. Details of these contracts are set out below.
|
Contract |
Annual Cost |
|
Software licence |
€15,000 |
|
Landline telephone services |
€60,000 |
|
Switchboard operator services |
€90,000 |
|
Postal collection service |
€10,000 |
|
Health and safety certification |
€5,000 |
|
Cleaning services |
€1,000 |
|
Office maintenance |
€1,500 |
|
Telecommunications licence |
€12,000 |
Energy Conservation
Ceisteanna (158, 159)
Alan Kelly
Ceist:158. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount spent under the warmer homes scheme to date in 2021; the number of homes upgraded to date; the number with work in progress; the number in which work is expected to start before the end of 2021; the amount provided for the scheme in 2021; the projected total spend for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53254/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAlan Kelly
Ceist:159. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount spent under each retrofitting scheme under his Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, to date in 2021; the amount provided for; the projected total spend for 2021; the projected number of homes that will be made more energy efficient in each case in which it is applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53255/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 159 together. 158 and 159 together.
This year, €221.5 million in capital funding was provided for SEAI residential and community retrofit schemes, including the Solar PV scheme and the Building Energy Rating programme. This represents an 82% increase on the 2020 allocation and is the largest amount ever for the schemes. Of the total budget, €109 million is allocated to provide free upgrades for lower income households with the balance to be spent on expanding existing SEAI residential and community grant schemes and introducing new initiatives.
|
SEAI Scheme |
Budget (€M) |
Expenditure €M (To end Sept) |
Projected expenditure to year end €M |
No. of Homes Upgraded (To end Sept) |
|
Better Energy Homes |
€37.1 |
€10.40 |
€18.40 |
5,524 |
|
Better Energy Warmer Homes |
€100 |
€20.86 |
€50 |
1,270 |
|
Better Energy Warmth and Wellbeing |
€9 |
€1.95 |
€4.70 |
91 |
|
Deep Retrofit |
€3.4 |
€0.89 |
€2.80 |
10 |
|
Solar PV (Domestic only) |
€8 |
€5.33 |
€8.60 |
2,328 |
|
Community Energy Grants* |
€40 |
€9.09 |
€26.60 |
142 |
|
National Retrofit Scheme (One Stop Shop Dev. Call) |
€21.5 |
€4.83 |
€14.60 |
460 |
*including community activation
Extensive COVID-19 related restrictions on construction activity in the residential sector between January and April have had a significant impact on activity and expenditure this year. Over 9,800 retrofits have been delivered to date in 2021 and the SEAI estimate that will rise to over 16,000 homes retrofitted by the end of the year. Information on the number of homes in which work is expected to start under the Warmer Homes Scheme before the end of 2021 is not readily available.
Question No. 159 answered with Question No. 158.
Energy Conservation
Ceisteanna (160, 161, 162)
Catherine Murphy
Ceist:160. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households both private and public, that have availed of a complete home energy upgrade retrofit through any of his Department’s grant schemes in each of the past four calendar years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53325/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraCatherine Murphy
Ceist:161. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households in local authority-owned accommodation that have received an energy upgrade retrofit through any of his Department’s grant schemes in each of the past four calendar years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53326/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraCatherine Murphy
Ceist:162. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the average cost of the home energy upgrade retrofits made through any of his Department’s grants in each of the past four calendar years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53327/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 160, 161 and 162 together. 160 , 161 and 162 together,
My Department funds a number of grant schemes, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to support homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Since 2000, over 450,000 homeowners have upgraded their homes with support from these schemes, representing nearly one home in four across the country. This has resulted in warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes that are easier to heat and light.
€221.5 million in capital funding has been provided this year for SEAI residential and community retrofit programmes. This represents an 82% increase on the 2020 allocation and is the largest amount ever for the schemes. This allocation has facilitated the expansion and improvement of existing SEAI grant schemes and the introduction of new initiatives.
In addition to the schemes funded by my Department and operated by the SEAI, it should be noted that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage provides the vast majority of support for the retrofitting of local authority homes. In 2021, they provided funding of €65 million for energy upgrades of Local Authority homes.
My officials have asked the SEAI to forward the specific data requested directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Question No. 161 answered with Question No. 160.
Question No. 162 answered with Question No. 160.
Energy Conservation
Ceisteanna (163)
Catherine Murphy
Ceist:163. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of service technicians qualified to retrofit homes with energy upgrades; if he will consider putting together a database of qualified technicians similar to that which exists for those dealing with gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53329/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
There is no specific category of “service technicians” for home energy upgrades. Various trades are involved in the different elements of home energy upgrades or retrofit. These include electricians, electrical fitters, insulation installers, roofers, plumbers, heating and ventilating engineers, carpenters, joiners, glaziers, window fabricators and fitters, plasterers, painters and decorators. For that reason, there is no such single register. SEAI requires that contractors carrying out works on homes funded with Government grant support adhere to the regulations, standards and requirements for installers, products and installations. In essence the works must be carried out by competent personnel appropriately trained for each element of works being carried out. The competency standard relating to each specific energy upgrade or measure are specified in SEAI Domestic Technical Standard Specification. Many of these energy upgrade works are using existing schemes and registers, e.g. External and Cavity insulation contractors being approved by NSAI Agrément scheme, Solar PV installers being registered electrical contractors or Heat Pumps being installed by qualified plumbers who have completed specific training courses.
SEAI has delegated responsibility to maintain an Irish Renewable Installer Register under SI 482 of 2014. Installers of the associated technologies (small-scale biomass boilers and stoves, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal systems, shallow geothermal systems and heat pumps) are required to be certified by an accredited training programme or training provider that is accredited by SEAI. In addition the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) is an online register, supported by Government, of competent builders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors and tradespersons who undertake to carry out construction works. This register will be placed on a statutory footing next year.
SEAI are also in the process of putting in place a registration scheme for One Stop Shops. These are entities which offer and deliver an end-to-end service to advise upon and carry out all aspects of a home energy upgrade. These entities and other service providers then employ the mix of trades and skilled operatives to deliver the work to the required standards.
Government, through the National Retrofit Plan, is creating the conditions for companies in retrofit to expand and grow. This will lead to more career opportunities in the green economy in general and the retrofit sector in particular.
Question No. 164 answered with Question No. 136.
National Broadband Plan
Ceisteanna (165, 166)
Ruairí Ó Murchú
Ceist:165. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a location (details supplied) will be connected by National Broadband Ireland; the changes to the anticipated connection date for the premises due to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53331/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraRuairí Ó Murchú
Ceist:166. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a location (details supplied) will be connected by National Broadband Ireland; the changes to the anticipated connection date for the premises due to the acceleration of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53332/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together.
The Questions refer to premises located in the AMBER area on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) High Speed Broadband Map which is available on www.broadband.gov.ie. The AMBER area represents the area to be served by the network to be deployed under the NBP State led intervention.
I appreciate people's frustration when they are living so close to a fibre network but cannot get a connection to that network, particularly given the heightened importance of connectivity as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The NBP will ensure that in all such cases a future proofed high speed broadband network will be built to serve these premises and work to deliver on this is underway.
I am advised by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) that, as of 27 October, almost 273,000 premises across all counties have been surveyed or have surveys underway and over 115,000 premises have build currently underway. The first premises are connected in Cavan, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Monaghan. Surveys are complete or underway in County Louth in the areas around Dundalk and Ballyoran, Ballinclare, Kilcurly, Gibstown, Killincoole, Donaghmore, Channonrock, Ballykelly, Stonetown, Ednaquinn and Lannat Cross, Allardstown, Ballinfuil, Carnroe, Carrickedmond, Drumcamill, Hoarstone, Kane, Philipstown, Stephenstown, Treagh, and Whitemill. Main works have commenced in the areas around Dundalk including Ballyoran, Ballinclare, Kilcurly, Gibstown, Killincoole and Donaghmore.
Further details are available on specific areas within County Louth through the NBI website which provides a facility for any premises within the intervention area to register their interest in being provided with deployment updates through its website www.nbi.ie. Individuals who register with this facility will receive regular updates on progress by NBI on delivering the network and specific updates related to their own premises as works commence. NBI has a dedicated email address, reps@nbi.ie, which can be used by Oireachtas members for specific queries. Given the scale and complexity of delivery of the new high speed broadband network under the NBP, I am advised that any dates provided by NBI on its website are based on the best available information at the time and may be subject to change. NBI has recently published details of its full deployment schedule on its website, www.nbi.ie, which enables all premises within the intervention area to have an anticipated service activation date range.
In addition to the challenges to the delivery of the NBP due to the Covid-19 pandemic, NBI has faced a range of other challenges due to the sheer scale and complexity of rolling out fibre to the home in a rural environment. These include significant tree trimming to ensure cable can be placed on overhead poles, remediation of ducting that has been in place for many decades, the co-ordination of hundreds of contracting crews and addressing the many issues arising week on week which could not have been foreseen until the build crews commenced work on the ground. My Department has worked closely with NBI to put in place a remedial plan under the Contract. This plan addresses delays experienced by NBI, primarily arising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and re-baselines milestones for 2021. Work is underway to re-baseline milestones for 2022 and beyond. This has resulted in some changes to timeframes for connection for end users.
In line with the Programme for Government, NBI and my Department are also engaged in a review of potential measures that can be taken to accelerate the network rollout in parallel with the measures required to mitigate delays arising as a result of Covid-19. My Department continues to engage with NBI to explore the feasibility of accelerating aspects of the NBP rollout to establish the possibility of bringing forward premises which are currently scheduled in years 6 and 7 of the current plan to an earlier date. However, the primary focus must be on addressing the delays which have arisen and ensuring that the National Broadband Ireland build programme gets back on track and is building momentum month on month.
Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) are a key element of the NBP providing high speed broadband in every county in advance of the roll out of the fibre to the home network. As of 27 October, 386 BCP sites have been installed by NBI and the high speed broadband service will be switched on in these locations through service provider contracts managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development for publicly accessible sites and the Department of Education for school BCPs. BCP’s are connected at Templetown Beach, Clogherhead, Annaghminnan Rovers GAA Club, Killanny GAA Club, Mattock Rangers GAA Club, Stephenstown Pond & Nature Park (located 6.3km from the premises at Braganstown) and Port Beach/Knockbawn (located 6.3km from the premises at Salterstown). Further details can be found at nbi.ie/bcp-locations/.
Walshestown National School and Saint Enda's National School have been installed by NBI for educational access. My Department continues to work with the Department of Education to prioritise schools with no high speed broadband, within the Intervention Area, for connection over the term of the NBP. In this regard, an acceleration of this aspect of the National Broadband Plan was announced in December which will see some 679 primary schools connected to high speed broadband by 2022, well ahead of the original target delivery timeframe of 2026. Further details are available on the NBI website at nbi.ie/primary-schools-list/.
Question No. 166 answered with Question No. 165.
Question No. 167 answered with Question No. 138.
Energy Policy
Ceisteanna (168)
Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:168. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of prosecutions that have been issued for breaching the smoky coal ban from 2015 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53377/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Enforcement action against breaches of the Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 is a matter for Local Authorities and my Department does not compile statistics in relation to prosecutions taken or fines imposed. Local Authorities do report information to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually regarding enforcement activities under environmental legislation. The following table outlines the number of prosecutions for breaches of the smoky coal ban from 2015 to 2019 as provided by the EPA:
|
|
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
|
Prosecutions initiated under the Solid Fuel Regulations (S.I. 326 of 2012) |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Data from 2020 is being collated and final results are not yet available. Further details with respect to how effectively Local Authorities are enforcing the provisions of environmental legislation, including the Air Pollution Act, are available from the series of Local Authority Environmental Performance Assessment reports compiled by the EPA. These reports can be accessed at: www.epa.ie/enforcement/pa/performanceframework/.