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Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 82: In page 25, between lines 45 and 46, to insert the following: "A9F.—It shall be a function of the Commission to establish standards of training of heating and plumbing contractors in relation to the safety of home heating and plumbing installations.".". This amendment concerns the introduction of safety standards for all home heating installations. The Minister...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the Minister's comments, I believe there is a necessity to introduce a standard in this area that is not provided for in the rest of the Bill. All sides of this House support the production of alternative fuels and some of these will not involve gas, oil or electricity. If we are to achieve the targets set regarding the alternative fuels industry, it follows that we can...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 87: In page 31, line 17, after "may" to insert ", with the approval of the Minister,". I want to reintroduce the presence of the Minister to the Bill and to elevate him to the important role he deserves. Although he has not been accommodating in accepting our amendments, and we had to attack the Bill from various angles due to its truncated and disjointed style, he could...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 89: In page 33, line 11, after "Energy" to insert "Regulation". The Minister might take this on board because it acknowledges his role.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Chairman is being prophetic. An understandable Freudian slip but I am not moving the amendments.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I will not move amendment No. 98 unless the Minister wants to be magnanimous and take it on board. I will not be overcome if he does not.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I concur.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I note the Minister's unwillingness to take on board the very reasonable amendment put forward by us.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for accepting some of our amendments. I thank all those who contributed in one way or another on both sides of the House to this important and topical legislation. It was unfortunate the Bill had to come into the House in a truncated version because events were unfolding. It would be better practice in future to anticipate the full scope intended in this legislation....

Written Answers — Export Markets: Export Markets (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that Irish export markets are secure and capable of maintaining their position for the future in view of increased evidence of greater competition; the markets currently under most pressure; his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37952/06]

Written Answers — Jobs Relocation: Jobs Relocation (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken or proposes to take to address the issue of job relocation to the more competitive economies; the number of jobs so far lost to such locations; the number pending over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37951/06]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if persons who pay a television licence fee to view the State television channels, must pay a further subscription for these channels when accessing via satellite in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38156/06]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the basis for his belief that high wage or salary employment is less likely to be affected by competition from more cost effective economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38208/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number and skills level of job loss in County Kildare in each of the past five years; the number and skills level of replacement jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38209/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications for work permits received in each of the past five years; the numbers approved or rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38210/06]

Written Answers — Skill Shortages: Skill Shortages (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied regarding the future strength and skills of the labour force; his plans to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38211/06]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that adequate resources are available to FÁS to maintain its various programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38212/06]

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ten countries from whence most Irish imports have come in each of the past five years; the extent to which this trade has increased or decreased in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38214/06]

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ten most reliable markets for Irish exports in the past five years; the extent to which these have improved or otherwise in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38215/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (15 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs created in the past 12 months; the proportion of these that are valued added or high wage or salary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38216/06]