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Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: The procurement process to select an organisation to implement a National Postcode System was launched in January 2011 with the publication of a Pre Qualification Questionnaire on www.etenders.gov.ie. This process is still ongoing. The final decision to proceed with implementation of a national postcode will be one for Government and will be based on appropriate financial, technical and...

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: In response to concerns such as those outlined by the Deputy, my Department initiated a review on 30 June this year, which sought to consider the possible introduction of different classes of Television Licence, as provided for under Section 144 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. While this was primarily an internal exercise seeking to evaluate the feasibility and cost benefits of such a step,...

Written Answers — Infrastructure Investment Plan: Infrastructure Investment Plan (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: Under the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012 – 2016, €425m has been assigned to my Department to underpin its key economic and development role in ensuring the priorities in the Programme for Government are implemented. This allocation has not been allocated on a geographical basis. However, County Donegal will benefit from investments made under my Department's programme,...

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: The Agreement of 13 January, 1959 between the Minister for Industry and Commerce and Ambassador Irish Oil Ltd gave that company an Exploration Licence for 20 years from 29 March 1960. The area licensed to the company was the whole onshore area of the Republic of Ireland and any seas under Irish jurisdiction, subject to the surrender of 25% of the original area every five years. The...

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: I have no role in the planning and construction of transmission infrastructure, which are operational matters for EirGrid. The planning process for strategic energy infrastructure is a matter for An Bord Pleanála under the Strategic Infrastructure Act. I have already responded comprehensively to correspondence from Rush Community Council with regard to the national strategic East West...

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: The Government fully endorses the strategic national importance of investing in Ireland's electricity transmission infrastructure. In that context the Meath-Tyrone 400KV Interconnector is a key strategic project for the economies and consumers both North and South. It is also critical to ensuring energy supply adequacy on the island of Ireland. The Programme for Government committed to the...

Written Answers — Emergency Call Answering Service: Emergency Call Answering Service (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: The Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) has set up an emergency call answering centre in Ballyshannon. This centre is in operation for nearly two years. The Ballyshannon centre is fully staffed and is fully operational. There are no plans to relocate the Ballyshannon centre.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: No employment agency provides staff to my Department. I have no function in relation to staffing matters in bodies and agencies under the aegis of my Department. For the information of the Deputy a small number of contractors work in the Information Technology and Natural Resources areas of the Department. One member of Department staff is on secondment from the ESB.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: Ireland currently imports approximately 95% of its natural gas needs along with 100% of its oil needs and this has implications for our energy security of supply. With the Kinsale area gas fields nearing end life, the only new indigenous natural gas source in development is the Corrib gas field. Rather than seeking to further delay the commencement of production from the Corrib gas field,...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: I can inform the Deputy that, since the establishment of my Department in 2007, neither I nor any former Minister has appointed a former holder of Office of Attorney General to a State Board under the aegis of this Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: My Department has accommodation in a number of buildings, which are leased via the Office of Public Works (OPW) as follows; Department Headquarters, 29/31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 Geological Survey of Ireland Core Store, Sandyford, County Dublin Elm House, Cavan. This building is shared with multiple tenants. My Department is not involved in any direct lease of accommodation and all details...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: Telecommunications services in Ireland including broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e. over telephone lines), fixed wireless, mobile, cable, fibre and satellite. ComReg's website www.callcosts.ie provides detailed information on the various private sector telecommunications products and services available on a county by county...

Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: There are no amendments.

Access to Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: It is a contender.

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: I can inform the Deputy that the Bodies under the aegis of my Department are set out in Table 1. This table lists full name of each Body, its location, the total amount of Exchequer funding to each Body (where applicable) in 2011 and whole time equivalent staff numbers as at 30 September 2011. I can further inform the Deputy that the number of Bodies under the remit of my Department has been...

Written Answers — Fisheries Conservation: Fisheries Conservation (16 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: No commercial fishing is permitted on the River Fergus, County Clare. In accordance with the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (No 2) Regulations 2010 (SI No 665 of 2010) and the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout (Closed Rivers) Bye-law No. C.S. 306 of 2010, the river is closed to salmon and sea trout fishing during the 2011 season, given the status of stocks. It is not expected...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (16 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: I can inform the Deputy that there are 18 State bodies under the aegis of my Department. Of these there are 15 whose boards are appointed in whole in or in part by the Minister and /or the Government. The table beneath details the information requested on board positions, which have been filled since 9 March 2011 taking into consideration requirements and qualifications set out in...

Written Answers — Fishing Licences: Fishing Licences (16 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: My Department, in consultation with Inland Fisheries Ireland, is in the course of reviewing the existing provisions of the Fisheries Acts dating back to 1959 with a view to producing one consolidated and modernised piece of legislation for the inland fisheries sector, including the licensing regime. Once the review is completed, Inland Fisheries Ireland will be in a position to make...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: Perhaps Deputy Martin was in bed when his Government signed the agreement. Willie says he knew nothing about it.

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2011)

Pat Rabbitte: If Deputy Ross would like to have a word with me later, I will see what I can do.