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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (17 Sep 2014)

Alex White: Following a Government decision, the Independent Expert Panel was asked to oversee the integrity of a process to be undertaken by EirGrid to report on the Grid West and Grid Link projects. While the North South Transmission Line project (North-South) is not covered by the Government’s decision, the Panel also agreed to provide an opinion on the compatibility of the methodologies to be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Appointments (17 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Year Grade 2011 (from 1/3/11) Special Advisor to Minister (2) Personal Assistant to Minister Personal Secretary To Minister Civilian Driver to Minister (2) Personal Assistant to Minister of State Personal Secretary to Minister of State Civilian Driver to Minister of State (2) Clerical Officer (5) 2012...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Sector Staff Increment Payments (17 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the Non Commercial Semi-State Bodies and Regulators under the aegis of my Departmentand is set out in the table below. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of Civil Servants in my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Name of Body Number of Public Sector employees who are subject...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Data (17 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the Non Commercial Semi-State Bodies and Regulators under the aegis of my Departmentand is set out in the table below. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of Civil Servants in my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Question: BAI CER ComReg DHDA IFI NORA OSI SEAI 1. How many...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (18 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services, is a matter in the first instance for private sector service providers operating in a liberalised market, regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Details of commercial services available in each county can be found on a number of websites, including the websites of individual operators. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (18 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services, is a matter in the first instance for private sector service providers operating in a liberalised market, regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Developments in the broadband market over recent years means that there is now a choice of commercial operators offering broadband services over...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Liquified Natural Gas Terminal (18 Sep 2014)

Alex White: Since 2002, the regulation of the gas market has been the responsibility of the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is independent in the performance of its functions. I have no direct statutory function in relation to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, including specific projects such as the Shannon LNG project. I and my Government colleagues have consistently been supportive...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Records (18 Sep 2014)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 257 together. Storage of all current files and records is an integral part of the fabric and facilities of the buildings occupied by the Department. These buildings and facilities are provided via the Office of Public Works. In that regard, storage is one of the many elements of the facilities within the buildings which support the day to day...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (23 Sep 2014)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 526, 528 and 533 together. The Government’s Statement of Priorities for the period 2014 to 2016 reaffirms our commitment to delivering a State-led broadband intervention in rural areas. Through the National Broadband Plan (NBP) the Government aims to ensure that high speed broadband is available to all citizens and businesses in Ireland. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (23 Sep 2014)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 529 together. The National Broadband Plan contains very clear commitments from Government to invest in areas of the country where high speed broadband services are not, or will not, be made available through commercial investment. The precise amount of the contribution from the State will be informed by the mapping process, through detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (23 Sep 2014)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 531 together. The Government’s Statement of Priorities for the period 2014 to 2016 reaffirms our commitment to delivering a State-led broadband intervention in rural areas. Through the National Broadband Plan (NBP) the Government aims ensure that high speed broadband is available to all citizens and businesses in Ireland. This is being...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Alex White: All directions issued by the Government in relation to remuneration of staff in Semi State Companies have been brought to the attention of the relevant State Companies. The information sought by the Deputy regarding payments to staff by Semi State Companies is an operational matter for each Company. I will, therefore, request the relevant State Companies to reply directly to the Deputy with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The salary rate for CEOs of Commercial Semi State Companies under the aegis of my Department is as set out in the table. Salary Rate for CEOs of Commercial State Companies Name of Company New Appointment Rate An Post €240,448 Ervia €250,000 Bord na Móna €231,000 EirGrid €170,000 ESB €295,000 RTÉ €219,871 TG4 €139,104The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (24 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The Government’s Statement of Priorities for the period 2014 to 2016 reaffirms our commitment to delivering a State-led broadband intervention in rural areas. Through the National Broadband Plan (NBP) the Government aims to ensure that high speed broadband is available to all citizens and businesses in Ireland. This is being achieved through measures designed to accelerate commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (24 Sep 2014)

Alex White: On foot of the Five Year Review of the Funding of Public Service Broadcasters under Section 124 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, NewERA was tasked by Government with conducting an independent assessment of the scope for further efficiencies within RTÉ. NewERA’s Report has been received and I am currently considering its recommendations, prior to bringing the Report to Government....

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Service Provision (25 Sep 2014)

Alex White: Since market liberalisation in 1999, broadband services are delivered through private sector operators. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services, is primarily a matter for the service providers concerned which operate in a fully liberalised market regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Details of...

Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Service Provision (25 Sep 2014)

Alex White: Eircom is a private company and, as I indicated earlier, I do not have the statutory authority, as the Deputy is aware, to direct any commercial company, Eircom or otherwise, in any particular regard. However, I agree with him on the provision of quality broadband service in towns and rural areas. Services have improved immensely in recent years due to the input of several commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (25 Sep 2014)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 274 together. The Independent Expert Panel (the Panel) was asked by the Government to oversee the integrity of a process to be undertaken by EirGrid to report on the Grid West and Grid Link projects. That process is underway and the Panel expects to be in a position to provide an opinion to the Minister on the Grid West project in January 2015. An...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (25 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The Government’s Statement of Priorities for the period 2014 to 2016 reaffirms our commitment to delivering a State-led broadband intervention in rural areas. Through the National Broadband Plan (NBP) the Government aims to ensure that high speed broadband is available to all citizens and businesses. This is being achieved through measures designed to accelerate commercial investment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Green Paper on Energy Publication (25 Sep 2014)

Alex White: The Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland was published in May. The publication commenced a period of public consultation under which written contributions were sought by the end of July. 1,241 submissions were received. My Department has conducted an initial analysis of the valuable contributions made by interested parties, and the key issues raised in relation to each of the areas set...