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Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: It is most important that we have the air navigation Bill in place before the summer recess. The circumstances as outlined by Deputy Kenny are largely correct but the insurance companies are withdrawing cover for dirty bombs. All states throughout Europe, and not only Ireland, must indemnify to ensure that should such an occurrence take place people would have some recourse. It is a long...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The legislation on the designation of specific sports for free to air coverage is already passed. The Lions tour was not included at that time. It is not within the remit or powers of the Minister to designate it two days before the event.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The legislation allows for a review of the list of events to be covered and we will have that discussion later.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Revenue Commissioners are currently examining the issue of relief in view of the issues raised. No decision has been finalised. I understand it is not intended to limit the relief to genuine first-time buyers so much as to try to preclude the possibility of others seeking to make use of the benefit in an unacceptable way. The Revenue Commissioners have indicated that they are examining...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: There is no legislation promised. As part of the programme for Government there is a commitment to examine the position regarding privacy laws.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of broadband services is a matter for the fully liberalised private sector, regulated by ComReg, the independent Commission for Communications Regulation. ComReg is also responsible for the issuing of fixed wireless access local area, FWALA, licences. Digital subscriber line, DSL, is the most popular broadband delivery platform in Ireland, with over 84% of broadband customers...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 110 and 111 together. Historical data on total broadband subscribers in Ireland, as supplied to the European Commission by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, is available from the following link: http://europa.eu.int/information_society/topics/ ecomm/doc/all_about/implementation_ enforcement/broadband/broadband_data_ 01012005.pdf I...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Details of directives awaiting transposition by my Department are set out on the following table. EU Directives Awaing Transposition. Title and Purpose Deadline for Transposition into Irish Law Expected date of transposition Directive 2002/91of 16 December 2002 on the energy efficiency of buildings. This Directive provides for new measures aimed at improving energy efficiency of...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: It is presumed that the Deputy is referring to the quantified risk assessment, QRA, for the onshore section of the gas pipeline and not for the gas terminal. As regards the assessment that I commissioned on the QRA for the onshore pipeline, the position is that following media queries on 25 May 2005, my Department became aware that the company selected to undertake the QRA review is owned...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Government's decentralisation programme involves the relocation of 378 posts in the Department's headquarters to Cavan. The latest information from the Public Appointments Service, PAS, is that so far 176 expressions of interest have been received for these posts. The physical relocation of staff and business functions is dependent on the provision of the requisite accommodation in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: My Department spent €51.66 on modelling services in connection with a photo-call for the purpose of promoting broadband communications technology which took place on 31 July 2003.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 and 339 together. The EC biofuels directive sets indicative targets of 2% market penetration for biofuels by end 2005. The targets in the directive are not mandatory. The directive required all member states to provide a report to the Commission last year and central to this report was the identification of a national target for market penetration of...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I have no plans to introduce proposals to amend the existing legislative provisions, which prohibit political advertising on radio and television services. The ban on political advertising is contained in a short provision that also bans religious advertising along with advertising related to an industrial dispute. In 2003 my predecessor conducted a review of the ban on religious advertising...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by ESB National Grid that the capacity of the power system can be divided in terms of generation capacity and transmission capacity. The latest figures from ESB National Grid show there are 5,800 MW of generation capacity connected to the Irish power system. Peak demand in the coming winter is forecast to reach 4,600 MW. Generation capacity is shared by all customers nationwide...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Issues pertaining to operational matters are the responsibility of An Post. I have no statutory function in this area.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all the information sought by the Deputy. My Department is compiling the relevant material and I will write to the Deputy in this regard as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The normal operating pressure at the start of production will be 120 bar and the absolute maximum operating pressure will be 150 bar.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all the information sought by the Deputy. My Department is compiling the relevant material and I will write to the Deputy in this regard as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all the information sought by the Deputy. My Department is compiling the relevant material and I will write to the Deputy in this regard as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Details of special or political advisors, personal assistants or personal secretaries appointed by me are as follows: Name Title Date of Appointment Annual Salary Pension Contribution â'¬ Mr. James Fegan Special Adviser 30 September 2004 87,247 Member of State Superannuation Scheme Ms Margaret Conway Personal Assistant 30 September 2004 47,921 Member of State...