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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available it was not possible to gather the requested information. It is currently being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy when available.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The table below contains requested details of two Task Forces created by my Department. Taskforce on Function Size and Membership Reporting Mechanism Period of Existence The Management and Marketing of Herring To comprehensively assess the management and marketing of herring with the objective of maximising the returns for the catching, processing and exporting sectors of the Irish...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The table below sets out the total number of post offices closed down or converted to agencies in Waterford (city and county) in each of the years from 1999 to 2006 (to date): Year Closures Conversions to Agencies 1999 0 0 2000 0 0 2001 2 0 2002 0 0 2003 1 1 2004 0 0 2005 0 1 2006 0 1 Total 1999 to 2006 (to date): 3 3

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: It has not been possible, in the time available, to assemble all the relevant material as required by the Deputy. I have asked my Department to compile the information and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as early as possible.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 307 together. 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 Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the independent regulator. My Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie lists all service...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Advertising by my Department is the subject of a draw-down contract which is put out to tender on a regular basis by the Government Supplies Agency (GSA). The Department's advertising is placed under the GSA contract with the selected advertising agency, except for recruitment notices, which are placed through the Public Appointments Service and certain other advertisements, which go through...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The officer in question has made a Central Applications Facility (CAF) application to decentralise with my Department to Cavan. The relocation of my Department's Headquarters to Cavan is currently scheduled to take place at the end of 2009. The precise timing of her transfer has not yet been finalised.

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I am grateful for this opportunity to conclude the Second Stage discussion of the provisions of the National Oil Reserves Agency Bill. The Bill is one of a range of measures being pursued by the Government in order to develop the energy agenda. It provides NORA with the freedom to operate as a stand-alone agency, while at the same time reinforcing appropriate public policy and corporate...

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Referral to Select Committee (27 Sep 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 — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: A number of innovative new sustainable energy programmes have already been launched as part of a €65 million initiative announced in the context of Budget 2006. The programme is being rolled out over a five year period and provides funding for the domestic, commercial, services and industrial sectors as follows: The €27 million "Greener Homes" domestic renewable heat grants programme is...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I chair the Ministerial Bio-energy Task Force on Bio-energy which was established and had its first meeting in July. Its members include the Tánaiste, and the Ministers for Finance, Agriculture and Food, Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Transport and Enterprise Trade and Employment. The Taoiseach's office is also represented. The primary objective of the Task Force is to draw...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 839 and 857 together. In general the protection of water quality in coastal bays is the responsibility of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Minister for Transport also has responsibilities relating to the prevention of pollution from shipping. The Department has responsibility for the implementation of the EU Shellfish...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Sep 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). It has been clear for some time that the sector has failed to invest at the level necessary to keep pace with the demand for broadband, so...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Sep 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. The Government is addressing the infrastructure deficit in the regions by building high-speed, open-access Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Sep 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. It is now estimated that over 85% of the population currently has access to broadband services. A lack of investment by the...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The closure of individual post offices is a matter for the board and management of the company. According to An Post the following is the information requested in respect of post office closures and conversions in County Roscommon for the years 1999 to September 2006: Post Offices closed/converted 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (to date) POs Closed 0 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 POs...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The closure of individual post offices is a matter for the board and management of the company. According to An Post the following is the information requested in respect of post office closures and conversions in County Westmeath for the years 1999 to September, 2006: Post Offices closed/converted 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (to date) POs Closed 1 1 3 0 3 1 1 1...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The closure of individual post offices is a matter for the board and management of the company. According to An Post the following is the information requested in respect of post office closures and conversions in County Leitrim for the years 1999 to September, 2006: Post Offices closed/converted (Co. Leitrim) 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (to date) POs Closed 0 3 2 1...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The closure of individual post offices is a matter for the board and management of the company. According to An Post the following is the information requested in respect of post office closures and conversions in County Longford for the years 1999 to September, 2006: Post Offices closed/converted 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (to date) POs Closed 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 POs...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (27 Sep 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The closure of individual post offices is a matter for the board and management of the company. According to An Post the following is the information requested in respect of post office closures and conversions in County Galway for the years 1999 to September, 2006: Post Offices closed/converted 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 (to date) POs Closed 3 0 1 3 4 2 0 0 POs...