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Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Someone is telling lies.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: That is the policy of the Green Party. Scatter the ashes.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I stood for election in 2002.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy will not improve it by opposing the building of roads.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: They were used before.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to share time with Deputies Johnny Brady and Mary Wallace.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: If Deputy Connolly proposes the use of electronic voting machines for the by-election in County Meath, he will have the full support of Deputies on this side of the House as well as Deputy English. The system worked excellently before to give us a fast, good result. Fianna Fáil won three seats.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Fine Gael did not do too badly either. The by-election in County Meath is caused by the departure of former Deputy John Bruton. While we were political rivals and at different points of the political spectrum for many years, I take the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution he made to politics, County Meath, Ireland and Europe. As I have done previously, I wish him a very successful...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I testify to Mr. Cassells' capacity as a councillor. He has shown in the past five or six years immense aptitude for hard work and a great grasp of detail which are invaluable qualities in a modern and effective politician. He will work very hard on behalf of the organisation and the people of the county. He said today that the by-election offered the voters of County Meath a chance to...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: We have the lowest level of unemployment ever in County Meath. The Government continues to provide infrastructure in the county. Up until 1997, Meath's economic development was hindered by a lack of infrastructure, but we have rectified that and turned it around. I agree with Deputy Connolly with regard to the issue of the M3. It is time that every Deputy — and prospective Deputy — put...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy had his chance. As a Deputy, John Bruton opposed every ——

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I saw the Deputy at one meeting in Bohermeen. It is time for Fine Gael to make up its mind as to where it stands on the road.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy said we did nothing for Meath.

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Government and the board of An Post are committed to the objective of securing a viable and sustainable rural post office network as set out in the programme for Government. The overarching objective continues to be the retention of post offices services, in as many locations as possible, in the manner which best meets consumer needs, whether via post offices, postal agencies or the...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Government is committed to a viable and sustainable nationwide post office network. Arising from this commitment, a number of reports, including the Flynn report, have examined modernisation of the network to provide a range of products and introduce service delivery channels which meet consumer needs. Key recommendations have either been implemented or continue to be addressed as part of...

Written Answers — Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the concerns of the local community regarding Gortmore tailings pond, about which I wrote to the chairman of Gortmore environmental action group last month. The Department is preparing a detailed report on the subject which I will receive later this month. I asked the Department to meet the Gortmore local community with a view to the inclusion of their views in the report, and...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: By virtue of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Public Service Obligations) Orders 2002, public service obligations which relate to electricity generation have been imposed on ESB with effect from 1 January 2003 in the interests of security of supply and environmental protection. All PSO orders require the approval of the European Commission. The Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, is...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The universal service obligation, which includes nationwide postal delivery requirements, is enshrined in EU and Irish law and is a statutory requirement for An Post, as the designated universal service provider. Furthermore, the European Communities (Postal Services) Regulations 2002, establish the area of the postal market solely reserved for universal service providers and this reserved...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware that individual pensioners, formerly employed by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, believe their pension entitlements are not being fully respected. An appeals process is under way in regard to the issues raised by the pensioners concerned. My Department and the Department of Finance, which has overall responsibility for public service pension policy, are examining the...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (16 Feb 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Issues relating to the physical siting of telecommunication masts are not a matter for me but for the relevant local authorities under the aegis of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.