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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Department has also associated obligations to maintain contingency plans, including arrangements for the release of national oil reserves to minimise the adverse effects of a major oil shortage within the framework of a co-ordinated international response. The Fuel Acts 1971 and 1982, and the European Communities (Minimum Stocks of Petroleum Oils) Regulations 1995, put in place measures...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: It is NORA, dearly loved by Deputy Durkan.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: This will enable the national oil reserves agency to be established as a stand-alone body under the aegis of the Minister. I intend to publish the Bill before the summer recess. The Fuel Acts provide for significant State intervention in the market in the event of a major disruption to oil supplies. It is therefore not necessary to provide for such measures within the scope of the Bill before...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Mr. John Browne T.D. is the only Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The Government have, at my request, made 2 Orders which delegated to him certain marine functions as specified in the Orders: Marine (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 82 of 2006), with effect from 21 February 2006, and the Marine (Delegation of...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 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 rollout of broadband access through the establishment of...

Written Answers — Greener Homes Scheme: Greener Homes Scheme (18 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The "Greener Homes" scheme is being rolled out on behalf of my Department by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and all applications are being processed through SEI. My officials have been in contact with SEI and have been advised that to date no application for grant aid has been received from the individual in question.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff programme (REFIT), which was launched on 1st May last, is designed to support the construction of new renewable energy powered electricity generating plants using proven technologies. The programme imposes maximum prices by technology upon which compensation to participating suppliers will be calculated. It is a matter for project developers to determine...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 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 rollout of broadband access through the establishment of...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (23 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: In accordance with Section 14(2) of SI No. 437 of 2004, the European Communities (Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading) Regulations, operators of installations of this kind are obliged to report their emissions on an annual basis to the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, the charges incurred by these installations are a commercial matter for the companies concerned. Accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Official Hospitality: Official Hospitality (23 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: My Department does not maintain a wine cellar.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I reiterate that this is one of a suite of measures that will allow the Government to continue to drive forward a very progressive energy agenda. As I have already mentioned we are already providing strong leadership in the areas of wind power and other renewable energy sources and we intend to continue to do so. Future measures include the upcoming NORA Bill and the single electricity market...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Referral to Select Committee. (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: One of the drivers of the Greener Homes scheme is to demonstrate to the consumer that wood fuels can be considered as a realistic alternative to oil and gas in terms of convenience and comfort which has resulted in this focus on wood energy. The wood heating technologies currently eligible under the scheme are those that burn wood pellets or wood chips and meet all relevant EU standards in...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy will be aware that small-scale proposals from communities under the RAPID Programme are responded to through a range of dedicated RAPID funds, which resource projects such as playground developments, small-scale housing estate enhancements, small-scale community health initiatives, equality for women measures and traffic safety measures. My Department has not had any involvement to...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I can confirm to the Deputy that I have received the correspondence in question concerning East/West electricity interconnection. It is my policy to respond to all correspondence as soon as possible. A key provision of the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill proposes to remove a legislative constraint to facilitate regulated electricity interconnection not owned by Electricity Supply...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to each of the EU Member States is published by the EU Commission in a document entitled Energy and Transport in Figures 2005 and is available from the EU Commission's website. Energy policy across all EU countries is developed taking account of domestic and local influencing factors and is a matter for individual decision by the countries...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: On the first of this month I launched the next market support mechanism for renewables known as the Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff (REFIT). This new mechanism is a change from the previous programme in that it is a fixed feed in tariff mechanism rather than competitive tendering. REFIT will support the construction of at least a further 400 megawatts of new renewable energy powered...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply of 29 March 2006 and subsequent correspondence from my Department of 6 April 2006. My Department checked all records in relation to conditions, costs and other issues relating to the generation, supply or purchase of electricity from the Tynagh Energy plant in County Galway. The completed check disclosed no communication from the Commission for Energy Regulation...

Written Answers — Energy Market Regulation: Energy Market Regulation (24 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Pending the completion of the European Commission investigations in question it is premature to comment on possible implications, if any, of the outcome of these investigations for the Irish energy industry. A key priority identified by the European Commission is the achievement of a properly functioning internal market for gas and electricity for the benefit of all citizens. Strong...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 May 2006)

Noel Dempsey: One hundred and twenty staff members of my Department have registered their interest to remain in Dublin. Four staff members have transferred to Dublin posts in other Departments/offices and a further twelve Dublin PAS list system transfers are in progress.