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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Rehiring (18 Nov 2014)

Alex White: My Department currently has two people on temporary contracts who are in receipt of public sector pensions. The abatement rule is being applied in both cases.

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

Alex White: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure that that every citizen and business, regardless of location, has access to a high quality, high speed broadband service. This will be achieved through a combination of commercial investments and a State-led intervention in areas where commercial services will not be provided. The commercial telecommunications sector is currently investing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (18 Nov 2014)

Alex White: The Government is committed to developing and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy as part of a secure, sustainable and competitive energy mix. The 2009 EU Renewable Energy Directive set Ireland a legally binding target of meeting 16% of our energy requirements from renewable sources by 2020. In order to meet this target, Ireland is committed to meeting 40% of electricity demand,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy Review (18 Nov 2014)

Alex White: The written consultation process on the Green Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland concluded on 31 July 2014. Over 1,240 submissions were received. The process of developing a definitive Energy Policy is continuing with further engagement at stakeholder events at various Dublin and regional locations over the coming months. My Department is focussed on ensuring that the assumptions on which...

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

Alex White: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure that that every citizen and business, regardless of location, has access to a high quality, high speed broadband service. This will be achieved through a combination of commercial investments and a State-led intervention in areas where commercial services will not be provided. The commercial telecommunications sector is currently investing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Implementation (18 Nov 2014)

Alex White: On 8 October 2013, the Government approved the appointment of Capita Business Support Services Ireland Limited as the company which will develop, roll-out and operate the National Postcode System following the conclusion of the public procurement process. This company will operate the postcode under licence for an initial ten year period extendable at the discretion of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (18 Nov 2014)

Alex White: A contract was signed with Capita Business Support Services Ireland Limited in December 2013 to develop and roll out the National Postcode System over a 10 year period. Total spend to date on that contract is €3.22 million. Aside from the contract with Capita, the table below includes all costs from 2010 to date associated with the National Postcode System. Company Duration of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (19 Nov 2014)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. While this is a matter in which I, as Minister, have no statutory function, I am aware that Electric Ireland has been offering a micro generation feed in tariff since February 2009. The reasoning behind a decision to close a scheme is a commercial matter for the supplier. No other electricity supplier has chosen to provide such a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Transport (19 Nov 2014)

Alex White: The information requested by the Deputy on the total cost to my Department of Ministerial transport in the years 2010 to 2013 is outlined in the table. - 2010 2011 2012 2013 Minister’s transport costs 0 €63,550 €103,136 €107,642 Minister of State’s transport costs 0 €63,370 €96,685 €104,188 In 2010, all Government Ministers were...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: One might be able to see out.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: The phrase "mess" is parliamentary.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: When I heard Deputy Brian Stanley introduce the motion the last night, initially I wondered whether it was essentially a piece of politics in the context of a major political controversy or a genuine attempt by Sinn Féin and the Deputy, in particular, to introduce a new provision to the Constitution, something which I and, I hope, all Members of the House value highly, and have a debate...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: Try and be honest for a change.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: We are not ruled by the military. We have different views.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: The Government has listened to the people. The package announced in this Chamber yesterday brings simplicity, certainty and affordability to every family and individual in Ireland. At a net cost of €60 per year for a single occupancy house and €160 for every other house, the water charge will be 16 cent per day for a single person and 44 cent per day for a family, far less...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: It is not about the certainty of the charges in future that many people were concerned about because that has been dealt with.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: It is about the question of whether there should be water charges. I hear Deputy Coppinger saying "exactly". We have a clear division and a clear distinction between how people approach the matter. Deputy Higgins referred to snake oil salesmen yesterday. It is a little like getting his retaliation in before the accusation is made against him, because the real snake oil salesmen are...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: They seem to believe that we can have public services without taxes, that we can have investment without making provision for it, and, most spectacularly for a so-called party of the left, they are opposed to property taxes. Of all the contradictions, remarkable events and statements that I have witnessed in the House in the short period I have been here, the spectacle of a socialist party...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: Again and again that is their position. They are against property taxes. To me, that is not the position of a left-wing party. I am unsure how they describe themselves, but certainly it is not a left wing or socialist position or one that I could ever identify with. Certainly it is not a position that James Connolly, who was quoted at length, could possibly identify with.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Alex White: Deputy Coppinger's friend was quoting James Connolly and he is still against property taxes, which is quite remarkable.