Results 381-400 of 1,150 for speaker:Frank Fahey

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Designated works, because of their nature, must be specified works and, therefore, they require a completion certificate. Specified works can be carried out by somebody who is not qualified but they then must be certified by a qualified person. There is a distinction.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I cannot explain it any better. It is a complicated area and is difficult to understand. I suggest that my officials explain it to Deputy Ryan at a later stage.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Having been accused by the Green Party of being in the building business, I have some understanding of this. Deputy Ryan is just a bit confused.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The current wording addresses the proposals and the amendments are, therefore, superfluous.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I was not here on Committee Stage when an Opposition amendment was accepted which states: "shall arrange for the carrying out of the inspection as soon as practicable and, if appropriate, the issue of a completion certificate."

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I am assured by my officials that this amendment is superfluous.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: These amendments are not accepted.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The Deputy should not be upset. It is not that serious an issue.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Far from it. The proposed amendments are superfluous to the overall thrust of the provisions of section 4. The various procedures to be followed by registered electrical contractors will be specified in detail in the criteria document to be prepared by CER. It should be noted that, as a rule, completion certificates must be issued by contractors for any specified work carried out by them....

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: In response to Deputy Ryan, the designated works will always be specified and will therefore also require a completion certificate.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: These lines should not be deleted as it is envisaged that there may be more than one body designated as an electrical safety supervisory body. It is essential to ensure that employees of one designated body should not carry out inspections of the work of members of another designated body. It is ultimately the responsibility of CER to ensure that each designated body and its members carry...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The ultimate responsibility rests with CER. It is not intended that one designated body would be put in the position of policing another. The authorised officer will primarily inspect the work of unregistered contractors and sometimes the work of its own registered contractors. If a contractor has moved from one body to another, his or her work will be inspected by an authorised officer of...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Yes.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The fine of €5,000 is the standard maximum allowed in this case as specified by the Attorney General's office although this maximum may be updated from time to time. It is for the courts to determine the actual amount of the fine, subject to the maximum amount. In respect of the €15,000 fine, this level of fine is viewed as appropriate given the characteristics and the gravity of the...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: The provision to which this amendment relates specifically requires not only that a draft of such regulations must be laid before each House of the Oireachtas but also that a positive resolution of each House is required before the regulations may be made. CER has the relevant expertise to make a determination as to which electrical works should be designated as designated works on safety...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I am sorry that I cannot accede to the Deputy's requirements. The Commission for Energy Regulation is the expert body in this matter, not the Members of this House. With due respect to them, we must leave such issues to the experts.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 47: In page 17, lines 32 and 33, to delete all words from and including "(inserted" in line 32 down to and including "2006)" in line 33 and substitute "(inserted by section 5 of)".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: It is a technical issue due to an error, which is accepted. There is no more to be said about it.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: I move amendment No. 49: In page 18, to delete lines 3 to 10 and substitute the following: 10A.—(1)(a) In the interests of the proper and effective regulation of the electricity and natural gas markets and the formulation of policy applicable to such proper and effective regulation, the Minister may give such general policy directions to the Commission, as he or she considers appropriate,...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Frank Fahey: Neither amendment is acceptable. The wording of amendment No. 14 would not be consistent with the requirement under EU and Irish legislation that all customers should be free to choose their supplier. On amendment No. 15, I am not necessarily against the proposal to extend contestability of connections to the distribution system level in principle if it can deliver more efficiency and...