Results 2,381-2,400 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (15 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Issues relating to the locations of telecommunications masts are not matters for me but for the relevant local authorities under the aegis of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources maintains a watching scientific brief on health issues relating to non-ionising radiation, including mobile...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (16 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner, whether it be a local authority or a private individual. In November 2004, Sligo County Council submitted a proposal for funding for three coastal protection projects in the county. Its number one priority was for major repairs and reconstruction to Ardnaglass river outfall structure at Dunmoran Strand, at an estimated cost of...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The priority issues to be addressed by the legislative proposals that will form the basis of a new broadcasting Bill include 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, the provision of a statutory mechanism for future adjustments to the level of the television...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I hope to have the broadcasting Bill published in the first part of 2006 and discussed and finalised by the end of the year. Over the past three or four years there has been consultation on broadcasting, including extensive broadcasting fora around the country and a number of reports such as the Ox report referred to by the Deputy. Much of what is in the Bill will give effect to some of the...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The review referred to by the Deputy has gone to the High Court and a judicial review has been carried out. The High Court found in favour of the BCI and the case is now before the Supreme Court. Without referring to the rights and wrongs of the decision, this case raises the general question of whether a previous history of illegal broadcasting should in any way impact positively or...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Corrib gas project is a joint venture between three companies, Statoil, Shell E & P Ireland Limited and Marathon. It is not within my remit to call a halt to such a project provided the developers observe all obligations and discharge all responsibilities in accordance with the terms of the various consents and approvals given. When the petroleum lease for the Corrib development was...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has often told the House that Ministers should make their announcements here but I note the Deputy has been on the public airwaves calling for my resignation.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: It is interesting.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: In case the Deputy is not aware, I have referred to two sides of the debate in this House and in press releases. One group favours the development of the Corrib and the other opposes it. What right does anyone have to abrogate the local community's right to be consulted? More than five people are involved in this process, a community is involved and no one has the right to claim to speak for...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: This is where the Deputy and the five men he speaks forââ
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Deputy Cowley will not bully and intimidate me like some of his friends tried to do in Mayo.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I believe I have the floor. Deputy Cowley will not intimidate me like some of his friends intimidated people in Mayo.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy can put the compact disc in his pocket.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Is it a compact disc with a recording of Deputy Cowley welcoming the Corrib gas project with open arms, demanding that processing take place onshore in County Mayo?
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy should represent the entire community and not just a small group of people.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: We know for whom Deputy Cowley is working.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: This is the anarchy Deputy Cowley wishes to support. This is typical of the intimidation and anarchy Deputy Cowley wishes to espouse.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: It is a considerable task negotiating with Deputy Cowley, who will not listen to answers.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I will publish an energy policy consultation paper in the coming months that will set out medium and long-term perspectives for national energy policy. The policy proposals will be informed by projections for growth in energy demand and related economic and demographic trends as well as the key imperative to ensure sustainability and security of energy supplies and fuel diversity. The current...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: We have some way to go before we put the interconnector in place. When we do so we will select an interconnector of at least 500 MW and the most modern that can be found. We considered two 500 MW interconnectors but most people are of the view that a single 500 MW interconnector would be sufficient for the moment. I presume the Deputy's comment on players exiting the market refers to a...