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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 18: In page 23, line 39, before “by” to insert “subject to paragraph (b),”.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 19: In page 25, lines 40 to 42, to delete all words from and including “—” in line 40 down to and including “refusal” in line 42 and substitute the following:“consult the Minister, the Commission and the Board and where the majority-shareholding Minister refuses consent, he or she shall provide reasons for the refusal”.The...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 20: In page 28, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:“Transfer of certain capital stock issued by BGÉ under section 7B(2) of the Act of 1976 39. On the date on which the Government first appoints a Minister of the Government to be the majority-shareholding Minister by order under section 7B(2)(e) of the Act of 1976—(a) any capital stock...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: No. Essentially, the provision brings us into compliance with complex European obligations related to what is known as unbundling. A new architecture must be put in place in terms of the Minister who is the primary stockholder in the company. Up to now, that has been the Minister with responsibility for energy, the Minister for Finance and, latterly, the Minister for Public Expenditure and...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 21: In page 29, line 6, after "Board" to insert "or the relevant person".

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 22: In page 36, to delete lines 13 to 17.Schedule 3 of the Bill relates to the transfer of assets, licences, rights and liabilities of Bord Gáis Energy to the energy company. Amendments Nos. 22 to 26, inclusive, are technical amendments and are proposed to provide greater clarity to parties as regards the transfer of assets, licences, rights and liabilities.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 23: In page 36, to delete lines 26 to 30.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 24: In page 36, line 33, after "Act" to insert "and this Schedule".

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 25: In page 36, line 34, to delete "and this Schedule".

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 26: In page 36, line 36, after "document." to insert the following:"No provision of any contract shall operate or become exercisable or be contravened by reason of the enactment or operation of this Act.".

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I also thank the Chairman and members for their contribution to processing the Bill. The Bill will now enable or facilitate the completion of the sale of the energy business of Bord Gáis Éireann. In parallel with hopes for the company in private sector ownership to grow employment and market share, the parent company will be developing Irish Water. Hopefully, that will see the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Garda Investigations (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Any criminal investigation such as the one referred to in this case by the Deputy is a matter for An Garda Síochána and not one in which my Department or I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The development of renewable energy is at the heart of this Government's energy policy. A long term perspective is key to achieving this objective. To this end, my Department’s Strategy for Renewable Energy, published in May 2012, sets out key strategic goals for the various renewable energy sectors in the period to 2020. This strategy complements and builds on the momentum that has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I have not contracted with any consultants on the possible sale of any assets. NewERA is leading on the advice to Government with regard to the sale of State assets and, in that context, are engaging advisers as required.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services Provision (3 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: My Department has no function regarding the implementation of the proposal set out in the Deputy's Question. It is a matter for each Government Department and public body to ensure that appropriate information is available to the public in relation to the services provided by them and to determine the manner in which such information is provided.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Reception (3 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: RTÉ has built, owns and controls the SAORVIEW TV network and is responsible for the roll-out, coverage and operation of that network. This is in accordance with Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, which provides that the development of the RTÉ network is an operational matter for RTÉ. Section 130 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 Act also provides that RTÉ must roll out a...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Such a spoofer.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (8 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 353, inclusive, and 356 together. I would like to re-iterate, as I have done on a number of previous occasions, that any application for an exploration licence that proposed the use of hydraulic fracturing as part of an unconventional gas exploration programme would be subject to an environmental impact assessment. To clarify, such an assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Rural Broadband Scheme Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The Rural Broadband Scheme (RBS) was launched in recognition of the fact that despite the widespread availability of broadband throughout Ireland, there still remained individual premises that were unable to receive broadband provision. This Scheme was aimed at making a basic broadband service available to un-served premises in rural areas, not already covered by the National Broadband...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (8 Oct 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 Longford,...