Results 2,741-2,760 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Current high energy prices present us with a series of challenges and opportunities. The challenges are obvious but the opportunities may be less so. We have an opportunity to foster a new environment for oil and gas exploration in our waters. Through careful use of the policy instruments available to us, we can take advantage of increased interest in areas such as Ireland because of high...
- Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: ââlooking at all aspects of the design and manufacturing procedure. In addition, with the aid of my Department's technical advisory group, it conducted two separate phases of public consultation with the community in the area. The first was to elicit general queries on the subject and the second was to present a draft report and to hear responses. As Deputies are aware, I received its...
- Energy Resources: Motion. (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The reports have been published and are publicly available. They have been delivered in County Mayo and it remains for those involved in the mediation process to work together to resolve any further difficulties they might have. It is crucial that this project succeeds and that all sides engage constructively in the mediation process.
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: A number of initiatives are in place to support the development of a biofuels sector in Ireland. The 2005 pilot mineral oil tax relief scheme for biofuels has resulted in eight projects being awarded excise relief and will result in 16 million litres of biofuels being placed on the Irish transport market by next year. Building on the success of this scheme and following extensive discussions...
- Written Answers — Sustainable Development Strategy: Sustainable Development Strategy (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: House of Tomorrow is a research, development and demonstration programme with a focus on stimulating widespread uptake of more sustainable energy planning, design, specification and construction practices in the Irish housing market. The aim is to develop capability in the building industry and create a growing network of visible examples of superior practice, so as to encourage higher...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). My Department administers a group broadband scheme which is designed to promote the roll-out of broadband access through the establishment...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: There is a common perception that micro-scale production of electricity from wind turbines can only succeed if access to a net-metering type incentive is in place. Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) launched a study entitled "Metering Options for Small-Scale Renewable and CHP Electricity Generation in Ireland". The report identifies that more than 80% of the electricity meters installed in...
- Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The international limits on public exposures for non-ionising radiation, developed by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), have been adopted in Ireland on the basis of EU Council Recommendation 1999/519/EU on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz). My Department does not have any scientific data,...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) keeps statistics in relation to television usage in Ireland. ComReg's latest quarterly report (ComReg 06/15) published in March 2006, indicates that the total number of households with a television in 2005 was 1.43 million. Of these, approximately 43% have digital television. While my Department is developing proposals for a national...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). My Department administers a group broadband scheme which is designed to promote the roll-out of broadband access through the establishment...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The licensing and authorising of wind energy projects are matters for the Commission for Energy Regulation. I have no statutory function in these matters. Earlier this year Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) launched a study entitled "Metering Options for Small-Scale Renewable and CHP Electricity Generation in Ireland". The report identifies that more than 80% of the electricity meters...
- Written Answers — Environmental Assessments: Environmental Assessments (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The exploration round for the offshore Slyne/Erris/Donegal area, which was announced by me on 25 January 2006 is being treated as a plan under the aforesaid Regulations and a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is being prepared. The final Environmental Report is due to be completed within the next month. There are no other Plans or Programmes which have been identified by my Department...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: My Department subscribes to on-line access to one daily newspaper for staff. The remaining daily newspapers are not made available on-line. The Department provides a printed copy of the newspaper, to which we subscribe on-line, to 33 staff members of the Department at senior management level. The table outlines the relevant grade breakdown. Secretary General 1 Deputy Secretary 1 ...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (3 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Angling for Pike is currently governed by Bye-law No. 667 of 1990. This Bye-law prohibits the taking and killing of more than one pike on any one day and prohibits the taking or killing of any pike exceeding 3 kgs (6.6 lbs) in weight. Under the Fisheries Acts, the Fisheries Boards are primarily responsible for the management, conservation, protection and improvement of inland fisheries...
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (4 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: More hot air from the Green Party.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: We wanted to give the Green Party something to talk about.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I am pleased the Deputy assumes we will be in power long into the future and I thank him for that.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Even the Green Party.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy should keep talking about them â we will deliver them.
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 May 2006)
Noel Dempsey: On 27 March I launched the "Greener Homes" grant aid package for the domestic sector which includes funding for wood chip and wood pellet boilers and stoves, solar and heat pump technologies. Grant aid of â¬1,100 to â¬6,500 will be provided depending on the individual technology used. The focus of the domestic grants scheme is on renewable energy for heating purposes with the specific...