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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Legislative Programme (14 Jan 2015)

Alex White: There has been one Bill initiated in my Department since September 2013, the details of which are set out in the following table: Title of Bill Date Bill Published Status ESB (Electronic Communications Network) Bill 2013 19/12/2013 The Bill was enacted on the 18thof March 2014 as the ESB (Electronic Communications Network) Act 2014 - Number 5 of 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jan 2015)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 968 to 970, inclusive, together. There were no secondments of staff from my Department to private firms from 2010 to date. The following staff were seconded from external private firms to my Department from 2010 to date: Period of secondment Position In DCENR Seconded from June 2009 – December 2011 Financial Advisor KPMG April 2012 – June...

Topical Issue Debate: Energy Prices (15 Jan 2015)

Alex White: I thank Deputy O'Mahony for raising this issue. The Government is acutely aware of the financial challenges faced by families and businesses from high electricity prices. However, it is important to note - the Deputy has fairly acknowledged this although the consequences of it are a matter for debate - that the electricity and gas markets are commercial, liberalised and competitive and...

Topical Issue Debate: Energy Prices (15 Jan 2015)

Alex White: I again thank Deputy O'Mahony for raising the issue. He referred to his perspective as Chairman of the joint committee. He exercises his important role assiduously in this regard, as indeed in other areas within the remit of the committee. It is important - and perfectly natural and reasonable - that this issue should be debated publicly and in this House. The Deputy has fairly...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Licences Data (15 Jan 2015)

Alex White: €213.3 million was received in respect of television licence fee sales and ‘free’ licences issued by the Department of Social Protection. As the Deputy will be aware, An Post receives a portion of licence fee revenue to cover the cost of its activities as the Minister's issuing and collecting agent for TV licences. Under the provisions of the Broadcasting Act 2009,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (15 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The National Broadband Plan aims to ensure 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 approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Wind Energy Generation (15 Jan 2015)

Alex White: I am advised that this matter relates to an incident at Tursillagh wind farm in Co. Kerry in which a blade became detached from a turbine. My officials have contacted the wind`farm operator who has advised that the incident is being investigated. The operator has sought a report from the turbine manufacturer and has agreed to keep my officials informed of developments. My Department has also...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (15 Jan 2015)

Alex White: All directions issued by the Government in relation to remuneration of CEOs in semi-State Companies have been brought to the attention of the relevant State Companies. While the information sought by the Deputy regarding payments made to CEOs in semi-State Companies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each company, I will ask the bodies to provide this information...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: This is an operational matter for Bord na Móna and not one in which I, as Minister, have any role or function. However, I will raise the matter with Bord na Móna and ask the company to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Caiteachas Bhord Gáis (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: Is ceist oibríochtúil don chomhlacht é an costas a bhaineann leis an ainm a athrú ó Bord Gáis Éireann go Gas Networks Ireland agus níl aon ról nó feidhm agamsa mar Aire ann. Luafaidh mé é le príomhchuideachta Gas Networks Ireland, Ervia, agus iarrfaidh mé ar Ervia an t-eolas a lorgaíodh a thabhairt go díreach don...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Transport (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the tables. 2007 - 2010 Year Total Spent 2007 Nil 2008 €57,379* 2009 €39,806* 2010 Nil ** Total €97,185*Minister of State Drivers only ** In 2010 the Minister of State who was assigned to this Department was also assigned to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the associated costs were paid...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 585 together. The National Broadband Plan aims to ensure 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Licences Data (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: Television licence revenues are distributed in accordance with Section 123 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, principally to both RTÉ and TG4 in order to facilitate the pursuit of their public service objectives, which are also set out in the 2009 Act. An Post pays the Department all TV licence revenues collected from sales and the Department of Social Protection pays an agreed sum in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The National Broadband Plan aims to ensure 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 approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) aims to ensure 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 proposed State intervention under the National Broadband Plan aims...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The National Broadband Plan aims to ensure 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 approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: Matters relating to the location of post offices, are an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function. I have referred the matter to the company for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy Increase (20 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy has been in place since 2001 and is the overall support mechanism for generation constructed for security of supply purposes, including peat generation, and for the development of renewable electricity. It is designed to compensate electricity suppliers for the additional costs they incur by purchasing electricity generated by these producers. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Semi-State Bodies (21 Jan 2015)

Alex White: The cost associated with the change of name from Bord Gáis Éireann to Ervia is an operational matter for the company and not one in which I, as Minister, have any role or function. I will ask Ervia to provide this information directly to the Deputy. Regarding the reasons for the change of name, the Bord Gáis Energy brand was an important element of value in the sale of the...