Results 2,141-2,160 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Postal Services. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The €12.7 million that was paid out in 2003 was largely spent on automation of post offices, although there were other areas of expenditure.

Postal Services. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: On the automation of post offices in various parts of the country. The second question asked by the Deputy relates to a contractual matter between post masters and post mistresses, who are represented by the IPU, and An Post. I have had a number of discussions with the IPU in regard to contracts, rates of payment and so on and it put forward various proposals, but that is a matter between the...

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The digital hub project, managed by the independent Digital Hub Development Agency, has been and will continue to be successful in developing a digital industry cluster, as well as in regenerating a historic community area in the heart of Dublin by operating a number of significant community and educational initiatives as part of its role in the digital hub district. On 5 October, the agency...

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Regarding Media Lab Europe, when I became aware through the Committee of Public Accounts that information was not forthcoming to the committee from the liquidator, I wrote a letter and the matter was followed up by Brendan Tuohy, the Secretary General of the Department. I am not sure if the information has yet been given to the Committee of Public Accounts but all information on this matter...

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I am subject to correction, but allowing for what we are to get for these two sites, €118 million, and what we have already spent, the outgoings and income are about level. That does not take into account the other property owned by the State in the digital hub area, so we would be ahead in a positive sense in terms of value.

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: No. We are not selling the other property in the area.

Digital Hub. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: That is not true.

Leaders' Questions. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Will Deputy Higgins listen to the answers?

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Financial Resolution. (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution for the charging in accordance with the Act by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Agency, to be established under that Act, of certain fees, being fees for the inspection of fish or fishery products and for the inspection, approval or registration of premises or any other place at which fish or fishery products may be...

[b]Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005 [/b][[i]Seanad[/i]][b]: Financial Resolution.[/b] (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution for the charging in accordance with the Act of certain fees, being fees in relation to applications for the grant of licences, the issuing of authorisations or certificates, the maintenance of licences or authorisations valid for an indefinite period, or the provision of services, or a renewal or amendment in this...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Infrastructure: Telecommunications Infrastructure (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 139 together. The objective of the group broadband scheme is to promote the roll out of broadband access through the establishment of sustainable broadband services in towns, villages, rural hinterlands and under-served areas of larger towns on the basis of local and regional authority coordination and community driven initiatives. Two successful calls...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 122, 156, 169, 171, 177, 190, 210, 217, 219 and 220 together. I have no function in regulating pricing for services, termination costs or quality of service in the telecommunications market. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including regulating of pricing for phone services, mobile phone termination costs and quality of service is the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 608 together. Biomass energy offers undoubted potential in the context of strategies to develop indigenous energy supplies from renewable resources, thereby contributing to security of supply, lower emissions and alternative sources of income for the agriculture, forestry and waste management sectors. It also has the potential to provide a source of...

Written Answers — Communications Infrastructure: Communications Infrastructure (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 145, 164, 165, 182, 186, 211 and 230 together. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including pricing for mobile services, is the responsibility of 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 — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 128 together. Security of supply in relation to energy is a key policy objective. The relatively small size of our national electricity and gas markets underlines the need for greater interconnection as a means of enhancing security of supply, promoting competition and integrating the Irish electricity and gas markets into the wider European market....

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I would like to welcome the recent developments at An Post where the parties have accepted the Labour Court recommendations of 22 November last which has led to a resolution to the recent industrial relations difficulties at An Post. On foot of this Labour Court recommendation, the company has paid the outstanding increases due last year under Sustaining Progress and has agreed to pay all...

Written Answers — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 140 together. Security of energy supply is a key policy objective. The relatively small size of our national electricity and gas markets underlines the need for greater interconnection as a means of enhancing security of supply, promoting competition and integrating the Irish electricity and gas markets into the wider European market. As I have...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The television without frontiers directive provides that member states of the European Communities may designate certain sporting and cultural events as being of major importance to society and that events so designated should continue to be available on a free television service. In March 2003 the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 (Designation of Major Events) Order...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 581 together. Figures obtained from the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, indicates that, as of 3 October 2005, there are 4,504 mobile telecommunications sites in Ireland. This figure includes both the traditional stand-alone masts, and the sites which are located on buildings or other support structures. The location of these mobile...

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 174 together. The digital hub project, managed by the independent Digital Hub Development Agency, has been and will continue to be successful in developing a digital industry cluster, as well as in regenerating an historic community area in the heart of Dublin by operating a number of significant community and educational initiatives as part of its...