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Written Answers — Wage Agreements: Wage Agreements (27 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to a reply I gave to similar questions posed by Deputies Coveney and Durkan on 12 October — Questions Nos. 175 and 256. An Post is a commercial company and the question of pay increases in the company is one in which I have no function. I would like to update the Deputy on recent developments on industrial relations in the company. The ballot for industrial action, put to...

Written Answers — Mobile Phone Masts: Mobile Phone Masts (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: My Department's involvement in matters concerning the health effects of non-ionising radiation, which includes radio frequency emissions from mobile phone base stations is guided by advice from national and international health authorities which include the World Health Organisation of the United Nations. I am advised that there is to date, no scientific evidence which shows a direct causal...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: This question is almost identical to one I answered from the Deputy recently, No. 541 of 28 September. I would draw the Deputy's attention to the reply I gave to that question and would add that the facts and conclusions given in that reply remain unchanged.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The acquisition of sites and procurement of property for decentralisation are matters dealt with by the Office of Public Works. Interaction with the OPW on these elements is well established in my Department, informed by site visits and a thorough ongoing consultative process. The latest report from the OPW indicated that negotiations on the purchase of a suitable site in Cavan are...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Biomass landfill gas is one of the technology categories for which support was available under the alternative energy requirement — AER — programme. Nine projects with a combined capacity of 21.5 MW have so far been constructed under this programme. A further two projects with a combined capacity of 2 MW are also proceeding having been successful in the AER VI competition. Biomass...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Public servants are required to complete a return under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 each year and this is a matter of public record. There has never been sufficient corporate hospitality by any licensee involved in offshore exploration to warrant the necessity for a declaration under the Acts.

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In this instance my Department was endeavouring to advise the inquirer of the rights available under the Freedom of Information Acts which might be of assistance. This advice is not attributable to any particular individual within my Department.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Loran C mast will not be erected on Loop Head or any other Irish location. Ireland, along with Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, has denounced the North West Europe and North Atlantic Loran C System — NELS — Agreement. Denunciation takes legal effect from 31 December 2005. The mast, consisting of the antenna and transmitter, cost €1.9 million and was purchased by France...

Written Answers — Public Relations Contracts: Public Relations Contracts (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: My Department has not awarded any contracts for public relations projects since December 2004.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The number of civil servants and other staff employed in my constituency office and information on the grade and remuneration of these staff is set out in the following table. Title Number Grade/ Grade Equivalent Remuneration Personal Assistant 1 Higher Executive Officer HEO salary scale €40,543 (min) to €51,463 (2nd long service increment) Personal Secretary 1...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (2 Nov 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 — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The number of civil servants and other staff employed in the press office, which covers the Minister, Minister for State and Department generally, and information on the grade and remuneration of these staff is set out in the following table. Title Number Grade/Grade Equivalent Remuneration Press Adviser 1 Principal Officer PO salary scale €75,036 (min) to €92,813 (2nd long...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The risks identified and strategies to mitigate their impact are set out in my Department's decentralisation implementation plan. These risks cover the major areas of business and service continuity, particularly significant staff turnover, financial management and control, customer service and the logistics of relocation. Plans for managing and mitigating the impacts of the process on the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Flat rate Internet access caller origination, FRIACO, was introduced in June 2003, following a policy direction issued to the Commission for Communications Regulation by my predecessor. I understand that there are approximately 100,000 customers using FRIACO at present.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (3 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I presume the Deputy is referring to the consent to construct a pipeline given by my predecessor in April 2002. I am informed that the pipeline design corresponds to that for which consent was granted.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Irish Coast Guard of my Department operates an engineering and equipment storage facility in Finglas and the Department owns and operates the fisheries harbour centre at Howth. Apart from these facilities, the Department does not have any offices on the north side of Dublin.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the fully liberalised private sector, regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The upgrading of telephone exchanges for the provision of broadband is an operational matter for Eircom, and I do not have any function in the matter.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 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. It has been clear for some time that the sector has failed to invest at the level necessary to keep pace with the demand for broadband, so my...

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Rabbitte should be careful or Deputy Callely will send him a Christmas card with the photograph on it.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (8 Nov 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I assume the Deputy is referring to allegations made about illegal fishing. When this matter was brought to my attention, I arranged to have the matter formally referred to the Garda Síochána with a request for an investigation. I understand that the Garda Síochána is conducting an investigation into the matter. That investigation is solely a matter for the Garda and I have no role in it....