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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 710 together. The table below outlines details of fees paid for professional services as defined by the deduction of witholding tax by my Department between 1st June 2012 and 31st May 2013. My Department administers a very diverse, complex and extremely technical brief. It has a total complement of around 250 full time equivalent staff of whom a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I assume that the Deputy is seeking information on courses of third level study, funded by my Department and pursued by staff outside of working hours. Each year my Department invites staff to make an application for funding within the terms of the Refund of Fees Programme (Post-Entry Education) under Department of Finance Circular 23/07. Applications are prioritised with reference to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 711 and 712 together. The Revised Estimates Volume 2013 provides for an allocation of €135,000 to training and development for the staff of my Department and an allocation of €582,000 for travel and subsistence. The table below applies the percentages to the estimated allocations. Such figures are a mathematical exercise and can provide no...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined below Post Salaries post Haddington Road Agreement Salaries if capped at 1st point of Principal Officer (standard) scale at appointment Annual Saving Special Advisers (2) €176,130 €163,352 €12,778 Post implementation of the Haddington Road Agreement the salaries of my two Special Advisers have been revised with...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 714 and 715 together. Considerable progress has been made in recent years in both the coverage and speeds of national broadband infrastructure, with a multiplicity of commercial operators, providing services over a diverse range of technology platforms. Details of broadband services available in each County, including Counties Cork and Louth, can be found...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Programme for Government Implementation (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: In March this year the second Annual Report setting out progress being made on the commitments in the Programme for Government, was published. I have outlined in tabular format below the commitments in the Programme for Government which relate to my Department along with the current status on each. The timeline for delivery of the commitments is over the lifetime of the Government. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information he has sought regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I have notified the agencies under the aegis of the Department, of the question, and have requested them to respond directly to the Deputy with their replies.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Legal Costs (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that on eight occasions in total in 2011 and 2012 my Department sought legal services outside the Office of the Attorney General. The table below outlines details of the costs incurred. There has been no expenditure on legal services by my Department to date in 2013. My Department administers a very diverse and complex brief. Its remit includes oversight of very...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Enterprise Support Schemes (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The National Digital Strategy commits to supporting 2,000 small businesses to trade online. A pilot in Dublin later this year end will target 50 companies with a view to a full scale national rollout in 2014. In developing the voucher scheme, my Department is working closely with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and a number of key industry partners. Further details of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The ongoing development of the All Island Energy Market is a major priority for my Department and for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). For some time now the administrations in Northern Ireland and Ireland have cooperated actively on energy policy. There is top level political commitment in both jurisdictions to the development of competition in the energy sectors in the interests...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Considerable progress has been made in recent years in both the coverage and speeds of national broadband infrastructure, with a multiplicity of commercial operators, providing services over a diverse range of technology platforms. Details of broadband services available in each County, including County Tipperary, can be found on ComReg's website at . The Government has also undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The head office of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is in Dublin. The statistics office of the SEAI is in Cork city. I am advised by the SEAI that there is no SEAI official based in west Cork. Any individual with a proposal for the development of new energy technologies, such as a new type of energy turbine, can contact SEAI directly (Address: Wilton Park House, Wilton...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and their impact is a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency, a body under the aegis of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. My Department does not engage in such monitoring activities.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy Payments (16 Jul 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy Payments (16 Jul 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy Payments (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Responsibility for the regulation of the electricity and gas markets including the operation of the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy, is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is an independent statutory body. The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy is charged to all electricity customers. It is designed to support the national policy objectives of security of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Postcode System Establishment (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The final tender for a National Postcode System issued recently. Subject to satisfactory conclusion of the procurement process it is intended to award a contract for a National Postcode System in the autumn of this year. The structure of the postcode will depend on the outcome of the procurement.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Ireland's telecommunications market has been fully liberalised since 1999 in accordance with the requirements of binding EU Directives. The market has since developed into a well-regulated market, supporting a multiplicity of commercial operators, providing services over a diverse range of technology platforms. Details of broadband services available in each County, including County...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Official Travel (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information he has requested is an operational matter for the individual Bodies and Regulators concerned. All agencies have been kept up to date on public sector travel and subsistence policies and are aware of the need to minimise their operational expenses on an ongoing basis.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that, following a Government decision, the salary rate for newly appointed CEOs of Commercial Semi State Companies under the aegis of my Department is as set out in the table below with effect from 21st June 2011. Salary Rate for newly appointed CEOs of Commercial State Companies Name of Company New Appointment Rate An Post €240,448 BGÉ...