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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Bord Gáis (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The sale of Bord Gáis Eireann’s energy business is part of the Government’s State assets disposal programme and is being pursued as a commitment under the EU/IMF Programme and as provided for in the Programme for Government. The sale process was formally launched by Bord Gáis Éireann on 3 May last, and subject to market conditions, it is expected that the sale...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Regulation (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Responsibility for the regulation of the retail electricity and gas markets is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), which is an independent statutory body. Prices in the electricity retail market are fully deregulated and similarly for gas, except in the case of BGE tariffs for domestic consumers. Customers can therefore avail of competitive offerings from electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that matters relating to property owned or leased by agencies under the aegis of my Department are an operational matter for the individual agency in the first instance and I have no function in this regard. However, I am aware of the current difficulties in providing fodder for animals and I have brought the issue raised by the Deputy to the attention of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Travel (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: My Department was established in June 2007. The amount of travel and subsistence claimed by each Minister and Minister of State and Secretary General in my Department from June 2007 to March 2011 is outlined in the following table: - 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total € Mr Eamon Ryan TD, Minister (June 2007-Jan 2011) 1,134 2,605 938 580 0 5,257 Mr Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister (March...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: My Department was established in June 2007, the number of full time equivalent staff appointed by each Minister and Minister of State in my Department or constituency office and their relevant cost in each case from June 2007 to March 2011 is outlined in the Table below: - Term of Office Number of Staff Cost € Mr. Eamon Ryan TD, Minister June 2007-Jan 2011 4 1,108,060 Mr. Tony...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I previously indicated to the Deputy that the grant is on hold pending resolution of the reworks that are required to be undertaken. The house was inspected on 6 February 2013 and a number of deficiencies were identified. Notification of the requirement to complete the reworks was sent to the homeowner and the contractor on 7 February. A subsequent reminder was sent to the contractor on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Natural Gas Grid (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465 and 466 together. The development and expansion of the natural gas network within the State is in the first instance a commercial matter for Gaslink - a subsidiary of Bord Gáis Éireann (BGE) - which is mandated under Section 8 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended, to develop and maintain a system for the supply of natural gas that is both economical...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: RTE Expenditure (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: RTÉ is an independent national public service broadcaster whose remit and obligations are set out in Section 114 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. Section 98 provides that the company shall be independent in the pursuance of these objects, subject to the requirements of the Act and as such, I, as Minister, have no function in the management of RTÉ’s day to day affairs including...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 468 and 469 together. Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 407 of 14 May last, broadband services under the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) are available to all fixed premises located in Creggan Upper ED in County Louth. The Scheme offers a basic broadband service, in line with EU State aid clearance, to fixed residences and businesses located...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Ireland's telecommunications market has been fully liberalised since 1999 in accordance with the requirements of binding EU Directives. The market has since developed into a well-regulated market, supporting a multiplicity of commercial operators, who provide services over a diverse range of technology platforms. Details of broadband services available in each County, including County Cork,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: State Bodies Accounts (21 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I have outlined in tabular format below details of the latest Annual Reports and Accounts which the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department have laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Annual Reports and Accounts are available on the website of the relevant State Body and also in the Oireachtas Library. All of the State Bodies are in compliance with the requirements set out in the...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Has Mary been relegated?

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Driving over cyclists.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (15 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The broadband service contracted under National Broadband Scheme (NBS) was designed as a basic, affordable, scalable product in keeping with EU State Aid clearance for the Scheme. Under the terms of the contract which my Department has in place with 3, the NBS service provider, the NBS mobile wireless service is required to offer minimum download and upload speeds of 2.3Mbps and 1.4Mbps...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Exports (15 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: No current or capital programme expenditure has been incurred by my Department arising from the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation between the Governments of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Administrative costs relating to this work are covered from the administrative budget of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Expenditure (15 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department incurred a sum of €480 in travel costs in 2008 in connection with attendance at a European Court of Justice case in Luxembourg. My Department is not aware of any other expenditure on legal or travel costs as a result of litigation in the courts mentioned during the years in question.

Report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (14 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: Deputy Boyd Barrett's imagination is running away with him.

Report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (14 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The alternative is the unique geology of Norway.

Report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (14 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: The unique geology of Norway is what makes the difference.

Report on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (14 May 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: I wonder why they are not in on ours finding oil then.