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

Noel Dempsey: The matter of expansion and continuity of service incorporating modern technology in An Post is an operational matter for the board and management of the company and one in which I have no function. Consequently, I have not entered into discussions on this matter with the company.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 152 on 25 January 2006. The matter of post office closures is an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 158 on 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 118 on 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 152 on 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 118 of 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 184 of 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: Recent events in the European gas market demonstrate the importance of having indigenous gas in the context of security of supply. As regulator for the Corrib gas field, I have ensured through the consent processes, approval of production profiles and a field management plan whereby the recoverable reserves of gas will be maximised. The sale of produced gas is ultimately a matter for the...

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

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648 and 649 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 134 of 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 160 of 25 January 2006.

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 206 of 25 January 2006.

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 214 of 25 January 2006.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Under the existing licensing terms, which were introduced in 1992, no royalties or production levies are payable. The rationale for these attractive terms is the comparatively low level of commercial finds and the challenging environment and deep waters of the Atlantic margin. These terms, and their rationale, have been accepted and implemented without change by every Government since 1992. I...

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

Noel Dempsey: The development of renewable energy technologies isa key priority for the Government. The constraints to the greater deployment of these technologies in the electricity market at this time is a combination of concerns about system stability in the case of wind powered technology and the technical status of and market interest in the other renewable energy technologies as well as cost. The...

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

Noel Dempsey: The future development of An Post and its postal services is, in the first instance, a matter for the board and management of An Post. I believe that there will continue to be a key national role for An Post, both in delivery of mails and as a quality service provider of Government and financial services through its nationwide network of post office outlets but the market for traditional...

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

Noel Dempsey: I am currently considering the Deloitte and Touche report on the electricity sector in the context of ongoing work by my Department to finalise the energy policy consultation paper.

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

Noel Dempsey: Within the electricity market, the renewables directive, Directive 2001/77/EC, obliges Ireland to develop and implement a programme capable of increasing the amount of electricity from renewable energy sources to 13.2% of total consumption by 2010. I am firmly committed to ensuring that we meet the target. The target for renewables by 2020 will be determined in the context of the all-island...

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

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 568 of 28 September 2005.

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

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 — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: My colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has lead responsibility for Government policy on meeting Ireland's target under the Kyoto Protocol. The energy sector will make its contribution to meeting our obligations under the Kyoto Protocol through participation in the EU emissions trading scheme. While the energy sector plays an active part in contributing...