Results 6,501-6,520 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)
Noel Dempsey: We know that.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband by private sector companies, is a matter, in the first instance, for the companies themselves operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). Despite Government and private investment in broadband it is recognised that there remain areas of the country...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: My Department does not provide grant aid for wind turbines. The current renewable energy support programme, known as the Renewable Energy Feed In Tariff (REFIT), is a fixed feed in tariff mechanism. This means that an applicant may submit an application at a fixed price based on technology and, in the case of wind, the capacity of the project. The reference price values and indexation...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 to 130, inclusive, together. Broadband internet connectivity is being rolled-out to all recognised primary and post-primary schools. This project is being undertaken in partnership with industry in the context of a Government â Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF) Agreement to provide local broadband connectivity to schools. The broadband...
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: TheGreener Homes Scheme is providing support to homeowners to invest in a range of renewable energy heating technologies including solar technology, wood biomass boilers and stoves, and heat pumps. Funding of â¬47m has been provided for the scheme. There have been almost 14,000 applications received since the scheme was launched in March last year. Grant aid of â¬1,100 to â¬6,500 is being...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband by private sector companies, is a matter, in the first instance, for the companies themselves operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). The role of the Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: Details of Ministerial staff, not being civil servants, but contracted as special advisers, political advisers, personal assistants and press officers appointed by me, including salary levels and payments in lieu of pension are as follows: Name Title Duties Date of appointment Salary Level Payments in lieu of pension Mr. James Fegan Special Adviser to the Minister Any duties which may be...
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: As the Deputy will be aware, the draft general scheme of the Broadcasting Bill was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources for the purposes of public consultation under the eConsultation initiative in September 2006. The draft general scheme proposes that the functions and operations of the RTÃ Authority and TeilifÃs na Gaeilge would be...
- Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: In September, 2006 I published a draft general scheme of the Broadcasting Bill, which includes provision for the television licence fee system. The scheme was submitted to The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources who undertook public consultation into the text as part of the eConsultation initiative. The Committee reported on the outcome of the...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband by private sector companies, is a matter, in the first instance, for the companies themselves operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). I have no function in relation to pricing for broadband services or with regard to the enabling of exchanges....
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: On 26 March I launched the expanded Renewable Heat (ReHeat) Deployment Programme to provide grants for the installation of renewable heat technologies in clubhouses, community centres and commercial premises throughout the country. The scheme is open for applications through Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and information is available on their website at www.sei.ie.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband by private sector companies, is a matter, in the first instance, for the companies themselves operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). The role of the Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. My Department approved a project under the Group Broadband Scheme for several towns in Co. Carlow including Ballon. The provision of the...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband by private sector companies, is a matter, in the first instance, for the companies themselves operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, (ComReg). The role of the Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: On July 1 2006, EirGrid plc took over the operation of Ireland's electricity transmission system from ESB National Grid (ESBNG). EirGrid currently occupies office space within ESB premises. In order to comply with EU requirements to liberalise the electricity market, it is necessary to effect the full separation of EirGrid from ESB. The move, by EirGrid, into its own office space is an...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: I have not received correspondence from the source to which the Deputy refers.
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The proposals contained in the letter from Commissioner Borg to the Deputy have been explored by the Department in devising the Salmon Hardship Scheme and where appropriate will be incorporated into the community support scheme, the focus of which will primarily be those communities where commercial salmon fishing has been a well-established activity and where its withdrawal demonstrably...
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The Government is firmly committed to the development of an Irish biofuels market and to the development and deployment of bio-energy generally in Ireland. A range of initiatives is already in place to support the development of the biofuels sector. The 2005 pilot mineral oil tax relief scheme for biofuels has resulted in eight projects being awarded excise relief for a two year period under...
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (5 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: The Greener Homes Scheme is providing support to homeowners to invest in a range of renewable energy heating technologies including solar technology, wood biomass boilers and stoves, and heat pumps. Funding of â¬47m has been provided for the scheme. There have been almost 14,000 applications received since the scheme was launched. Grant aid of â¬1,100 to â¬6,500 is being provided under the...
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (5 Apr 2007)
Noel Dempsey: Under the current funding agreement, for the period October 2006 to October 2007, up to â¬312,138 is available to Energy Action to substantially address up to 600 low income households with energy efficiency measures. The measures provided include: Draught proofing, Attic insulation, Hot water cylinder Jackets, Low energy light-bulbs, Energy Advice. A further â¬25,000 capital grant was...