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Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (12 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 640: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an interdepartmental or inter-agency group was established in 2007 to oversee all fuel poverty initiatives, as stated in the energy White Paper; if so, when it was established; if it has met; the location where reports can be seen; and if not, when it is scheduled to be established. [4469/08]

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (12 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a review of dividend policy for the semi-State energy enterprises was completed in conjunction with the Department of Finance in 2007 as stated in the energy White Paper; if so, when the review was completed and the location where the results can be found; and if not, when such a review is scheduled to be...

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (12 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 642: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a review and update of the all-island energy market framework was completed in 2007 as stated in the energy White Paper; if so, when it was completed and the location where the results can be seen; and if not, when such a review is scheduled to be completed. [4471/08]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (12 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount spent by his Department on external consultants in 2007, including a detailed breakdown of the subject of each individual project commissioned and the cost of each. [4484/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he plans to publish the legislation that will confer statutory responsibility on the Commission for Energy Regulation for the safety of hydrocarbon exploration, production and upstream gas safety as outlined in the Energy White Paper. [4341/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has increased the level of the levy on certain oil products in order to underpin Ireland's oil stockholding strategy as stated in the Energy White Paper. [4342/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, together with the Northern Irish authorities, he has set an all-island 2020 renewables target informed by the recent all-island grid study, as set out in the Energy White Paper; when it was done; the target for same. [4343/08]

Written Answers — Energy Research: Energy Research (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has, through the Irish Energy Research Council, published a comprehensive Energy Research Strategy 2008 to 2013, as stated in the Energy White Paper; if he has not, when publication is scheduled; if he has, when it was published and the location it can be found. [4389/08]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps that were initiated in 2007 in conjunction with the Commission for Energy Regulation, Sustainable Energy Ireland and energy suppliers to roll-out the provision of real time energy displays for households which have demonstrable potential to reduce energy bills, as outlined in the Energy White Paper....

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a technical economic and cost review on smart meters was completed in 2007; if not, when it will be completed; and if it was, the results of same. [4391/08]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made on the consultation process on the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan outlined in the Energy White Paper; when the consultation paper on the subject was published; and when the final plan is scheduled for publication. [4392/08]

Written Answers — Energy Review: Energy Review (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a fully costed demand side management plan for industry and consumers was finalised by the end of 2007 as stated in the Energy White Paper; the location where the plan can be found; and if it was not, when the plan is scheduled to be finalised. [4393/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has completed the legal unbundling of Bord Gáis Éireann's transmission and distribution operations; if he has established the new BGÉ subsidiary as the Irish system operator; if he has not completed these steps, when they are scheduled for completion; and if he has completed these steps, when they...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has completed the legal unbundling of the distribution systems operator as an ESB subsidiary; if he has not, when it is scheduled for completion; and if he has, when completion was accomplished. [4401/08]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has, through the Commission for Energy Regulation agreed and implemented the necessary arrangements to address the impact of changes in the UK regulatory regime for gas exit, as stated in the Energy White Paper; the changes in same and when implementation occurred; and if he has not, the progress that...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I will try to avoid repeating the comments of previous speakers except to state that I support amendments Nos. 4, 14 and 15. This pertains to using the law to target demand and to inform people that using or paying for the sexual services of a trafficked person is a crime. As legislators, Members should not rely on the moral conscience of the nation to deal with this issue. A statement in...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this issue. I am glad we have enough time to make comprehensive contributions. One of the frustrations with Standing Orders is that it would be helpful to know what the Minister is going to say on this issue before we speak. When he does speak, time limits are imposed on us.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: It will be a very brief one. We get three minutes and then one minute.

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: The disadvantage of this is that while we are talking, I suspect the Minister has more or less made up his mind on this issue. That said, it is important to put the arguments on the record. I am glad to see Deputy O'Rourke in the House. When she was the Leader of the Seanad after two fairly explicit "Prime Time" programmes which exposed the darkness of human trafficking in Ireland, she was...

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (7 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I recall debating this matter approximately one year ago with a British Conservative MEP who made the point that we could not possibly legislate for temporary residency permits for victims of trafficking because there would be a queue of people willing to give evidence on the basis that their residency applications would be fast-tracked. That argument is nonsensical and relates to the law of...