Results 2,021-2,040 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: The development and continued viability of An Post and the post office network is, in the first instance, a matter for the board and management of An Post. As clearly set out in An Agreed Programme for Government, this Administration and the board of An Post are committed to the objective of securing a viable and sustainable nationwide post office network. Notwithstanding the commercial remit...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: Neither my Department nor the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment can trace any record of the matter referred to in the question. I can advise the Deputy that I have no function in the matter of grid investment. ESB Networks and ESB National Grid manage major investment in Ireland's distribution and transmission infrastructure. The Commission for Energy Regulation has recently...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: Ireland was represented at the recent heads of state informal Council at Hampton Court London by the Taoiseach. I understand that the issue of energy formed part of a wide ranging discussion on the challenges and opportunities posed by globalisation and changing demographics in the EU. While the British Prime Minister raised the desirability of formulating a common energy policy within the...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: The priority issues to be addressed by the legislative proposals that will form the basis of a new Broadcasting Bill are as follows: the establishment of a single content regulator for commercial, community and public service broadcasters; the establishment of RTE as a company under the Companies Acts 1963 to 2003; the provision of a statutory mechanism for future adjustments to the level of...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I have no function in relation to national grid access, which is primarily a matter for ESB National Grid, which is in turn regulated by the Commission for Energy Regulation. The relevant legislation is the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 and I have no power to issue directions of the type referred to.
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: It is currently estimated that the final net return to the Exchequer arising from the sale of the business and commercial assets of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation, INPC, will be of the order of some â¬30 million. The INPC has already paid â¬20 million to the Exchequer. In November 2003, the board of the INPC, cognisant of its obligations under the Companies Acts to retain...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 94 of 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 167 of 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: As Minister for Communications I have overall responsibility for electronic communications policy but neither I nor the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, the independent regulator, have any responsibility for the actions of persons who use electronic communications networks or services for bullying, stalking or intimidation activities. By definition, legislation is already in...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 103, 135 and 175 answered on 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 130 answered on 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I have no function regarding national grid access, which is primarily a matter for ESB national grid, which is in turn regulated by the Commission for Energy Regulation. The relevant legislation is the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 and I have no power to issue directions of the type referred to.
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258, 259, 260 and 261 together. I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 91 on 12 October 2005.
- Written Answers — Television Reception: Television Reception (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answers to Questions Nos. 99, 132 and 173 of 12 October 2005.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 101 of 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 116 of 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 111 of 16 November 2005.
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 311 together. I believe there will continue to be a key national role for An Post, both in delivery of mails and as a quality service provider through its nationwide network of post office outlets. However, there is universal agreement that change is required if the postal services of An Post are to adapt to the modern business environment and to...
- Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I have no function with regard to the number of mobile telephone service providers in the market. The regulation of telecommunications service providers is the responsibility of the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU regulatory framework for...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 110 of today.