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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 69 and 113 of 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 88 on Wednesday 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 64 answered on 5 July 2006.

Written Answers — Internet Use: Internet Use (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 Jul 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 RTÉ as a company under the Companies Acts. ∙The provision of a statutory mechanism for future adjustments to the level of...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 Jul 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 RTÉ as a company under the Companies Acts. ∙The provision of a statutory mechanism for future adjustments to the level of the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235, 236 and 266 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 30, 49, 50, 93,104 and 107 of today.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 248 together. On 5th April last, I announced that it was my intention, following consultation with my Cabinet colleagues, to continue to designate the current list of designated events as events of major importance to society for which the right of a qualifying broadcaster to provide coverage on a live basis on free television should be provided in the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: There are no specific legislative impediments to commercial broadcasters who wish to broadcast to the Irish community in Britain, or elsewhere in the European Union, on a purely commercial basis. As regards public service broadcasting, RTÉ's statutory mandate, as defined in section 28(1) of the Broadcasting Act, 2001, provides that RTÉ's radio and television services shall be made...

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 90 of 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 77 on Wednesday 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I have no plans to issue instructions or directions to the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg in relation to the provision of broadband facilities. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 26545/06 of 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I proposed to take Questions Nos. 243 and 256 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 56 and 66 of the 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Radiation Levels: Radiation Levels (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 86 of 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 63 of 5th July 2006.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: My core policy objectives for the development of the broadcasting sector are detailed in my Department's Statement of Strategy, 2005-2007. These objectives are: to create an environment that encourages the maintenance of high quality Irish radio and television services by both independent broadcasters and RTE; to secure a viable future for high quality public service broadcasting; to seek to...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 23 of 5 July 2006.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 92 and 118 of 5 July 2006.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 23 of 5 July 2006.