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Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware that services of general economic interest, such as postal services, can benefit from certain financial measures only to the extent that such measures are necessary to fulfil public service obligations. This was the basis of the 2002 commission approval of the €12.7 million equity injection to An Post to fund a modernisation programme. There are no proposals to pay further State...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: On 22 May 2001 the Government made an order transferring responsibility for the digital hub to the Minister for Public Enterprise whose functions regarding the hub were subsequently transferred to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I have no function in setting of pricing for phone services. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including pricing for mobile services, is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications. As...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Details of directives awaiting transposition by my Department are set out in the following table. EU Directives Awaiting Transposition Title Deadline for Transposition into Irish Law Expected date of transposition Directive 2002/91 of 16 December 2002 on the energy performance of buildings 04.01.06 December 2005 Directive 2003/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of...

Written Answers — Vetting Procedures: Vetting Procedures (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Appointments to the boards of State sponsored bodies are made in accordance with the provisions set out in the relevant legislation. To date, it has not been the practice to request those whom it is proposed to nominate to these positions for evidence as to their tax compliance. However, an interdepartmental team, which included my Department, has considered this matter and a proposal...

Written Answers — An Post Staff: An Post Staff (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I have no statutory function in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including Eircom, is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications. It would not be within the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The regulation of telecommunications operators is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications. I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I have no function in the regulation of prices for phone services or the number of likely participants in the provision of mobile phone services in the future. The regulation of telecommunications operators is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy furnished me with a copy of the correspondence referred to in his question. I was not an addressee on this correspondence and, therefore, I had not seen it nor am I a party to it. Having read the correspondence, however, I can say that the issue referred to therein is a day to day operational matter for the addressee and not one in which I have a function.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (5 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: At my specific request, the Department included the views of the group in question in a comprehensive report which I am reviewing. I will consider a meeting the group and will notify the Deputy of my decision in due course.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland, which was established as a statutory agency in May 2002, implements renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, including research, on behalf of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Under Sustainable Energy Ireland's research, development and demonstration programme, House of Tomorrow, heat pumps and solar panels are just two of a...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. The provision of broadband facilities is a matter for private telecommunications companies, which operate in a fully liberalised market. A number of factors, including the potential number of customers and the required level of investment, determine where and when broadband services are offered. The Department of Communications, Marine...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In October 2004, the board of An Post submitted a proposal to amend the existing An Post pension scheme to allow payment of Sustaining Progress increases to pensioners. By way of background, the existing terms of the An Post superannuation scheme provide for pay parity, that is, that pensions are increased in line with the pay of serving staff. This is in accordance with public service...

Written Answers — Fairtrade Products: Fairtrade Products (12 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: My Department, as a corporate entity, is not involved generally in purchases of products of the type promoted under the Fairtrade movement.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Vacancies on Boards of State-sponsored Bodies State Body Vacancies outstanding as at 9 May 2005 An Post 1 vacancy BIM 1 vacancy Bord Gáis 1 vacancy Bord na Móna 1 vacancy Digital Hub 3 vacancies ESB 2 vacancies Electronic Communications Appeals Panel 1 vacancy Central...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (17 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland, which was established as a statutory agency in May 2002, implements renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives on behalf of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. Its officials attend regular meetings and seminars at EU and international level to keep Ireland benchmarked on best international practice in a range of renewable and...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The latest information from the Public Appointments Service indicates that 176 expressions of interest had been received for posts decentralising to Clonakilty. Some 140 of the expressions of interest relate to the 91 departmental posts and 36 for the 93 Bord Iascaigh Mhara posts which are included in the Government's programme. The Office of Public Works is responsible for providing...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (17 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: An Post is a commercial State body and the question of pay increases in the company is one in which I have no function. An Post has a remit to be financially viable and following significant losses, which amounted to €43 million in 2003 alone, An Post management invoked the inability to pay clause provided for in Sustaining Progress. The key challenge for the company is to return to...

Written Answers — Departmental Charges: Departmental Charges (17 May 2005)

Noel Dempsey: My Department, in consultation as necessary with the Office of the Attorney General, is carrying out a review of the legal basis for charges and fees levied by the Department and will also review the legal basis for charges and fees levied by agencies under its remit. The outcome of this review will be submitted to me as soon as possible.