Results 4,421-4,440 of 13,375 for speaker:Pat Rabbitte
- Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I am backing Finian.
- Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Is the Deputy wagging his finger?
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: RTÃ is responsible for the rollout and operation of the Saorview TV network. Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, sets out RTÃ's powers and responsibilities in this regard. The RTÃ decision to provide a satellite service is being made by RTÃ on a commercial basis. RTÃ has indicated that this service in conjunction with the DTT network will provide coverage to virtually 100% of the...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The REFIT scheme is funded through the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy which is charged to all electricity consumers and the mechanism is well established. The PSO levy is calculated and certified by the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER). REFIT payments under the first REFIT scheme to those included by the CER in their 2011/2012 PSO levy decision are currently being paid on a...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Spoken like a true expert.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: It is the team that we have had for the past 14 years-----
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: For the information of Deputy Martin, we found the missing briefs.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: We will have to wait for Sinn Féin to desludge.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Is there any bandwagon Deputy Adams would not get on?
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Take a laxative, Mattie.
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to roll out a Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) energy retrofit scheme for domestic buildings after 2013. Such a scheme would substitute Exchequer funding currently being provided to the Better Energy Programme. The PAYS concept is an innovative financing mechanism that would allow consumers to finance upgrades directly through the energy savings...
- Written Answers — Television Reception: Television Reception (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I am very much aware of the challenges digital switchover brings, in particular for households that are reliant on the existing "free to air" analogue TV network. However, I wish to make clear from the outset, that I have no plans to introduce waivers for persons to upgrade their television equipment. All households solely reliant on the existing "free to air" analogue TV network will need...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The provision of electronic communications services is, in the first instance, a matter for private sector service providers operating in Ireland's fully liberalised telecommunications market, regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Under the NewERA proposals in the Programme for Government, there is a commitment to co-invest with the...
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Ireland's energy policy framework and specifically the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP), contains a long-standing commitment to deliver 20% energy savings in 2020, with a more ambitious target of 33% for the public sector as part of a drive for Government to lead by example. The current NEEAP sets out actions for the period to 2020 to achieve the energy efficiency targets. The...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together. The Alternative Energy Requirement (AER) was a series of 6 competitive tender schemes to support new renewable generation that were run from the mid 1990s to the mid 2000s. AER was subsequently replaced by the feed-in tariff scheme known as REFIT. The AER schemes were all introduced prior to full electricity market liberalisation. At...
- Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (2 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Government decided that the salary range for newly appointed CEOs of Commercial Semi State Companies under the aegis of my Department should be as set out in the following table with effect from 21st June 2011. Salary Rate for newly appointed CEOs of Commercial State Companies Name of Organisation New Appointment Rate ESB â¬318,083 An Post â¬240,448...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Better Energy Programme, on behalf of my Department. To ensure the transparent use and administration of Exchequer funding, the SEAI is committed to delivering processes and systems, which are clear and efficient, and which operate in a manner that is fair to all applicants. The scheme rules explicitly state that the grant...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (1 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Section 114 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 outlines the principal objects of RTÃ and Section 98 of the Act provides that it shall be independent in the pursuance of these objects. As the Deputy is aware, RTÃ is funded through both a Grant-In-Aid for a proportion of broadcasting licence fee receipts and through the commercial revenue it generates. Such a dual-funding mandate is necessary for...
- Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (1 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: Completion of the development works by the developer is the principal factor that will determine the date for first gas. Pending such completion, it is not possible to state a date for when gas from the Corrib gas field will become available. The Corrib Project requires a number of statutory permissions in order for the developer to construct, operate and maintain the development. In...
- Seanad: Renewable Energy: Motion (1 Feb 2012)
Pat Rabbitte: The quantum is not fixed in this regard. It was something of a welcome breakthrough that in the most recent engagement the troika agreed that a proportion of the proceeds may be used for investment purposes in the economy. That is a significant development. As stated, however, a quantum has not been agreed and we must still bring matters to a point where the position in that regard will be...