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Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 19: In page 5, after line 47, to insert the following: "6.—The Act of 1999 is amended by the insertion after section 9(3) of the following: "(4) It shall be the duty of the Minister and the Commission to establish a representative consumer panel of not less than fifteen persons within the Commission for Energy Regulation which will be continuously consulted on energy...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Is that the reference to the 1999 Act?

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Does that mean effectively that issues relating to sustainability and the environment, the subject of Deputy Eamon Ryan's amendment, will be disregarded by the SEM? If they are, amendment No. 34 is critical.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 25: In page 9, line 14, after "protect" to insert "and give the highest priority to". This amendment reflects earlier amendments and the discussion on the protection of consumers' interests in the revised section 9BC of the 1999 Act, on which we had a vote. I want to change the words "protect the interests of consumers of electricity in the State and Northern Ireland...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I move amendment No. 29: In page 9, line 26, to delete "reasonable". I again ask the Minister of State why he simply will not accept the amendment.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: At the height of the winter season, Christmas, for example, could somebody say these were unreasonable demands? If one of the Minister of State's successors had to explain why there had been a blackout, this could get him or her off the hook in respect of security of supply.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: This could apply to any product.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I support the amendment and the important principle Deputy Ferris is seeking to insert in section 9. The evolution of the electricity market in the years ahead will be critical and a competitive market with the lowest prices will be important. However, it is also a concern that the networks, in particular, and key generation assets could end up in private ownership. Deputy Ferris is...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the full list of post office closures to date in 2007; the number of post offices, sub-post offices and postal agents that have closed down each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5247/07]

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (14 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the series of tragedies for the Irish fishing industry and coastal communities over the past month, he is instigating a review of how the impact of restrictions placed on the days on which boats can put to sea, in order to preserve stocks, is now forcing fishermen to take unacceptable risks; if...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for county tourism committees; if he will clarify the future role of these committees and if he is considering winding them up; if so, the timeframe he expects for them to cease their work; the structures that will be put in their place to promote and develop local tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will designate the digital hub as a location of best practice for the roll out of metropolitan area networks under the national development plan; and if so, when he will make this designation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5832/07]

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Not in Beaumont Hospital

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific and important matter, namely, that the Minister for Communication, Marine and Natural Resources urgently brings forward a comprehensive postal service strategy in light of reports that up to 500 post offices may be shut down by this Government, with devastating effects on local, rural and urban...

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: I wish to go back to the matter I wished to raise under Standing Order 31. Will it be possible to allow the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to make a statement in the House on the negotiations with the Irish Postmasters Union?

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Of course, it does. The litter Bill was found to be infirm, as it does not require local authorities to remove graffiti. Is it true that it will be amended before the general election? All of my constituents are asking me to ask the Taoiseach about graffiti.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: It requires legislation. The local authorities carry out the work.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation facing children with verbal dyspraxia; the waiting list times for speech therapy around the country; the reason a child with verbal dyspraxia and a learning disability is excluded from receiving speech therapy due to the learning disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6265/07]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (20 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding that will be available to those suffering from dementia in 2007; where will this funding be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6275/07]

Proposed Legislation. (21 Feb 2007)

Tommy Broughan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in extending whistleblowing legislation to all transport sectors here. [6567/07]