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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Feb 2007)

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 Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the independent regulator. However, it has been clear for some time that the sector has failed to invest at the level necessary to keep pace with the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 to 375, inclusive, 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 independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. In relation to Castletown Geoghegan, Multyfarnham and Milltownpass, Co....

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: That is Deputy Rabbitte's spin.

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It might help if the Green Party did not oppose windmills.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Planning is a matter for the relevant local authority in the first instance, under the aegis of my colleague, the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche. My Department maintains a watching scientific brief on the most up-to-date research in relation to potential health effects of electromagnetic fields, including those emitted by mobile telephones and the...

Written Answers — Compensation Redress Scheme: Compensation Redress Scheme (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As I made clear to the Deputy, and to the deputation of former miners, the situation in the UK is different in that the industry there was nationalised. The Deputy will recall that I promised to raise the miners' request with my Government colleagues. The question of levels of benefit or compensation for occupational injury or illness is a matter in the first instance for the Minister for...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I am not aware of any decision by An Post to close 500 post offices. I understand that An Post and the Irish Postmasters Union are engaged in negotiations in accordance with the framework set out in the Ryan report which addresses issues between An Post and postmasters such as remuneration and severance packages and that these negotiations are at an advanced stage.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (1 Mar 2007)

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 continues to be a priority of the Government that there will be broadband coverage across the entire country. The Government is...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (1 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) pilot scheme was launched in August 2006 and is currently in the "soft trial" phase during which network and user technologies are being tested. Preparations are now under way for phase 2 of the trial, which will involve a closed trial with a limited number of public participants. This will start in March 2007 and additional content is expected to be...

Ministerial Air Transport Service. (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I use the M50 every morning.

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland's responsibilities with respect to training was to review the possible approaches to training, to advise the Energy Performance Buildings Directive Implementation Group on these approaches and, following consideration by the Implementation Group, to produce a training specification for Building Energy Rating (BER) training. There was no specific training budget...

Written Answers — Television Licences: Television Licences (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: There are no immediate plans to change the TV licensing regime as it currently relates to holiday or mobile homes. However, I have submitted proposals for new broadcasting legislation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources for the purposes of holding a public consultation on the proposals under the eConsultation initiative. I propose to introduce a...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Mar 2007)

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 Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, the independent regulator. I have no function in the matter of the enabling of exchanges owned by private companies. However, it has been clear for some...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Grants for the conversion of diesel engine vehicles to use Pure Plant Oil (PPO) are made available by my Department, through Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). Grants of up to 45% of the cost (excl. VAT) of engine conversion are available. The support has been targeted at the four companies who were granted excise relief under the PPO category in the Pilot Biofuels Mineral Oil Tax Relief...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In July 2006 the Government made a decision approving plans for the construction of a single 500 megawatt electricity interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain. On foot of the Government decision, the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has been requested to proceed with a competition to select a developer to secure the design and construction of this interconnector by 2012 at the...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) is administered by Sustainable Energy Ireland, and comprises the part funding of Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to install energy efficiency measures in low income households. The subject homes are identified by CBOs, often in consultation with other community welfare agencies. A typical house in receipt of energy efficiency measures under the Warmer Homes...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The recently published Energy Policy Green Paper "Towards a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland" underlines the Government's commitment to deliver enhanced interconnection on the island of Ireland as well as with Britain, as a priority. This is also the way forward envisaged at European level. Since the Government decision of July 2006, which approved plans for the construction of a single...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I have no plans to introduce legislation for the regulation of the content of mobile phone products and services. The Office of the Regulator of Premium Rate Telecoms Services, RegTel, which is a self-regulatory industry body, already exists to authorise and supervise the content and promotion of premium rate telecommunications services within the Irish market. Self-regulation by the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy is aware, the area of consumer protection falls within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs. The Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, is charged with the investigation of complaints from consumers in relation to the supply of and access to electronic communications networks,...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (6 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I wish to advise the Deputy that neither the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin, nor the Irish Embassy in Paris, was contacted about this incident by the person mentioned by him. I note that the individual concerned has brought the matter to the attention of the French Embassy in Dublin. I understand that the French Embassy is having the complaint investigated, and will issue a reply in...