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- Written Answers — Television Reception: Television Reception (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I am very much aware of the challenges digital switchover brings, in particular for households that are reliant on the existing "free to air" analogue TV network. However, I wish to make clear from the outset, that I have no plans to introduce waivers for persons to upgrade their television equipment. All households solely reliant on the existing "free to air" analogue TV network will need...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The provision of electronic communications services is, in the first instance, a matter for private sector service providers operating in Ireland's fully liberalised telecommunications market, regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Under the NewERA proposals in the Programme for Government, there is a commitment to co-invest with the...
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Ireland's energy policy framework and specifically the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP), contains a long-standing commitment to deliver 20% energy savings in 2020, with a more ambitious target of 33% for the public sector as part of a drive for Government to lead by example. The current NEEAP sets out actions for the period to 2020 to achieve the energy efficiency targets. The...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together. The Alternative Energy Requirement (AER) was a series of 6 competitive tender schemes to support new renewable generation that were run from the mid 1990s to the mid 2000s. AER was subsequently replaced by the feed-in tariff scheme known as REFIT. The AER schemes were all introduced prior to full electricity market liberalisation. At...
- Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Government decided that the salary range for newly appointed CEOs of Commercial Semi State Companies under the aegis of my Department should be as set out in the following table with effect from 21st June 2011. Salary Rate for newly appointed CEOs of Commercial State Companies Name of Organisation New Appointment Rate ESB â¬318,083 An Post â¬240,448...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Spoken like a true expert.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: It is the team that we have had for the past 14 years-----
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: For the information of Deputy Martin, we found the missing briefs.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: We will have to wait for Sinn Féin to desludge.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Is there any bandwagon Deputy Adams would not get on?
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Take a laxative, Mattie.
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: RTÃ is responsible for the rollout and operation of the Saorview TV network. Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, sets out RTÃ's powers and responsibilities in this regard. The RTÃ decision to provide a satellite service is being made by RTÃ on a commercial basis. RTÃ has indicated that this service in conjunction with the DTT network will provide coverage to virtually 100% of the...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The REFIT scheme is funded through the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy which is charged to all electricity consumers and the mechanism is well established. The PSO levy is calculated and certified by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). REFIT payments under the first REFIT scheme to those included by the CER in their 2011/2012 PSO levy decision are currently being paid on a...
- Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Finian is keeping his powder dry. He does not know which way to go. Which way will you go, Finian?
- Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I am backing Finian.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Is the Deputy wagging his finger?
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Better Energy: Warmer Homes delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to households that are vulnerable to energy poverty with a total of 20,388 being addressed in 2011. The scheme is managed on behalf of my Department by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and delivered through a range of Community Based Organisations (CBOs), augmented by a panel of private contractors...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The Next Generation Broadband Taskforce, which I convened last summer, is finalising its deliberations. The initiative has proven to be a very useful forum for detailed discussions with certain industry stakeholders on their views regarding the optimal policy required to facilitate investment in next generation broadband infrastructure. The Taskforce will conclude its deliberations shortly....
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The Application Phase of the Rural Broadband Scheme (RBS) closed on 29 July 2011. The Department received 5,000 applications and of these, approximately 3,700 qualified under the terms of the scheme. The Verification Phase of the Scheme has now commenced. In this phase of the Scheme, the details of applicants have been passed to Internet service providers to assess whether a service can be...
- Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I hope I have not detained the legislative side of the Upper House. I commend the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 to the House and I am pleased to commence the debate on the Bill in this House. As I have previously stated, while this is an important Bill, it is not controversial. It is the result of a review by my Department of various Acts. Before addressing its main...