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Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (30 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together. The information requested by the Deputy is provided in a table. Vacancies will be filled as soon as practicable.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Government's decentralisation programme involves the relocation of the Maritime Safety Directorate and the Irish Coast Guard to Drogheda. The physical relocation of staff depends on the provision of accommodation in Drogheda and this is a matter for the Office of Public Works. The Government's decentralisation implementation group has set a timetable of late 2006 for facilities in...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: All of it.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Now he will not be able to talk for them in here. It will be no good outside.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: That is the function of Leaders' Questions.

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

Noel Dempsey: In December 2003, my Department established a bio-energy strategy group to make recommendations on policy options for the development of bio-energy in Ireland. The group comprised representatives of my Department, Sustainable Energy Ireland, the Department of Agriculture and Food, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, COFORD, Teagasc and industry representatives....

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

Noel Dempsey: The Government does not consider that there is a case for a State exploration company and I would offer the following facts to the Deputy to support that view. Between the late 1960s and 1987 Ireland had made one commercial discovery — the Kinsale Head gas field, KHGF — with recoverable reserves of 1.7 trillion cubic feet, TCF, equivalent to 48.113 standard cubic metres. In the same...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: There is no ionising radiation associated with communications masts. In June of 2003 my Department instigated an extensive communications site survey programme to measure non-ionising radiation from telecommunications mast sites, which was carried out by the Commission for Communication Regulation, ComReg, during 2003 and 2004. The total number of sites surveyed was 401. Not one of these...

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

Noel Dempsey: There was no deal done between the Government and Shell in relation to the development of the Corrib gas field. Approvals and consents were given in accordance with the various legislative provisions governing petroleum development both onshore and offshore Ireland. The details of the approvals and consents issued are available on my Department's website, www.dcmnr.ie. All statutory approvals...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully-liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. My Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie gives full details of broadband availability in all areas, including digital subscriber lines,...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. My Department is compiling the data sought by the Deputy in this regard and I shall forward it to him as soon as possible.

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

Noel Dempsey: The initial alternative energy requirement, AER, VI competition public service obligations, PSO, order, entitled the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Public Service Obligations) (Amendment) Order 2004, was signed on 21 April 2004. I signed the second PSO, entitled the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Public Service Obligations) (Amendment) Order 2005, on 20 July last.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the following table:

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully-liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Market forces, and the availability of suitable infrastructure and backhaul, will determine whether a company offers broadband in any area. A...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The central and regional fisheries boards devote considerable effort and resources, in collaboration with Tourism Ireland, to the promotion of angling abroad. I understand, however, that the overall decline in angling tourism is not unique to Ireland but reflects a trend widespread in Europe. The report of the tourism policy review group to the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in...

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

Noel Dempsey: I am committed to the development and promotion of a biofuels market in Ireland's transport fuel sector, and to the development of alternative fuels which can contribute to emissions reductions and security of supply. In 2004, my Department secured an amendment to the Finance Act 1999, which provides for the introduction of a pilot scheme for mineral oil tax relief for biofuels which is...

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

Noel Dempsey: I have no plans to introduce further legislation to cater for the needs of persons with hearing difficulties. The Deputy will be aware that section 53 of the Disability Act 2005, amends section 19(11) of the Broadcasting Act 2001. Section 19(11) provided that the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, BCI, shall make rules requiring each broadcaster to take specified steps to promote the...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: An Post is a commercial State body and the question of pension increases in the company is a matter for the board of that company.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The members of the board of Bord Gáis Éireann are as follows: Name Appointment Date Annual Fee â'¬ Mr. Ed O'Connell — Chairperson 09/11/2001 19,046.07 Mr. Gerry Walsh CEO 03/10/2000 12,697.38 Mr. Aidan Eames 03/03/2004 12,697.38 Mr. Prionsias J. Kitt 17/04/2002 12,697.38 Ms Frances Ruane 07/05/2002 12,697.38 Mr. Gene Fitzgerald 13/03/2002...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (28 Sep 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Intelligent Energy Europe is a funding programme aimed at addressing non-technical barriers to the uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy. Ireland has been actively participating in this programme. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources is the national contact point on this programme. On its behalf, Sustainable Energy Ireland, SEI, issues e-mail alerts to a...