Results 1,701-1,720 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: He should calm down.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: Sit down.
- Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: Are we on the Order of Business?
- Written Answers — Sustainable Energy: Sustainable Energy (6 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland, SEI, which was established as a statutory agency in May 2002, implements a wide variety of programmes on energy efficiency and renewable energy on behalf of my Department. Under SEI's House of Tomorrow Research, HOT, development and demonstration programme, financial support is directed at encouraging developers of housing, both new-built and refurbishment, to...
- Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (11 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: As Minister with responsibility for communications policy, I have a keen interest in the appropriate protection of users of mobile phones, particularly vulnerable users, including minors. My officials are currently exploring proposals with the industry designed to provide for the safe and responsible use of mobile phones and I hope to be in a position to reach a conclusion on these matters...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 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 ComReg, the commission for communications regulation. I take it the Deputy is referring to the county and group broadband scheme, GBS. My Department is currently administering the second call for the county...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. 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 Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, the independent regulator. The upgrading of the Eircom exchange in Bray is a matter for the...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, has in the past audited emissions of non-ionising radiation from communications sites including masts. I will ask my officials to liaise with ComReg to arrange an audit of the site in question over the next month or so. With regard to the action open to the local community, the physical siting of telecommunication masts is a matter for the...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (11 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I believe that An Post plays a key role, both in delivery of mails and as a quality service provider through its nationwide network of post office outlets. However, there is universal agreement that change is required if the postal services of An Post are to adapt to the modern business environment and to continue to offer a top class nationwide delivery service to the customer into the...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland, SEI, which was established as a statutory agency in May 2002, implements a wide variety of programmes on energy efficiency and renewable energy on behalf of my Department. In addition to providing advice and supporting networks of efficiency minded organisations and companies, it funds pilot and exemplary projects that deploy energy efficient technologies and are...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (11 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the ESRI recommendations. However, due to the significant impact any changes to the electricity sector can have on consumers and to the economic well-being of the country, it is important that any decisions regarding future structure are taken on the basis of robust, independent analysis and advice. As previously confirmed to the House, I have appointed Deloitte & Touche to...
- Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: It is becoming clear that increased concerns regarding global security of energy supply puts the challenge of finding sustainable alternatives top of the energy policy agenda. With regard to promoting the production of clean energy, in April this year we launched a scheme for mineral oil tax relief for biofuels. Under the scheme eight projects were awarded excise relief valued at â¬6 million...
- Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: In regard to the Deputy's last question there has been no change to mineral developments and the specific regime of licences for on land and offshore. The reason the scheme is designed to be attractive is because of the particular conditions and so on for prospectivity off the Irish coast. The scheme has been revised three times since 1975, the reason on each occasion being that the numbers...
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I have no function in the matter. Electricity and gas tariff increases are the statutory responsibility of the Commission for Energy Regulation, the independent regulator for electricity and gas, as provided for under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 and as amended by the Gas (Interim)(Regulation) Act 2002. I have given no directions to the Commission for Energy Regulation in this regard...
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is very dramatic but I do not have responsibility for that and no amount of bluster from himââ
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: No amount of bluster from the Deputy will make me change a legal position.
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I know the Deputy is interested in making speeches and asking very few questionsââ
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: ââbut I am entitled to answer them.
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: I will if the Deputy shuts up for a minute and gives me a chance.
- Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)
Noel Dempsey: It is no more unparliamentary than somebody who will not allow people to answer questions. As I said, the legal position is that I have no function concerning prices or price increases. Some time ago, the House in its wisdom handed that function over to the Commission for Energy Regulation. Therefore, I do not have a function in that regard. Even though I do not know how it is related to this...