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Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: What will the Deputy do in respect of the 20% figure?

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Can the Deputy tell me what the Labour Party proposes to do in respect of the 20% figure?

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy's party did not want it.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy is not too bad at that himself.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We have had such an increase because we created the wealth and 40,000 people are not leaving the country.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We look at the Deputy with such admiration.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Deputy Wall is a decent man. We will not interrupt him.

Kyoto Protocol: Motion (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy should not provoke me.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Amendments Nos. 1, 9 and 11 to 22, inclusive, are minor necessary improvements to the text of the Bill as pointed out by the draftsperson. Amendments Nos. 20 to 22, inclusive, are similar to amendments proposed by Deputy Durkan on Committee Stage in the Dáil. After a discussion with the parliamentary draftsperson, it was agreed the amendments would enhance the text of the Bill. Amendment...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: They are next. Amendments Nos. 25 and 26 require the RTE authority to review and report to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on the third and fifth anniversaries of the coming into force of this measure on the provision of broadcasting services to Irish communities abroad, as mandated by the Bill. The amendments also require that the Minister lay such reports...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I thank Senator O'Toole for his comments on this matter, which he has raised previously in the House. The Government is encouraging RTE to broadcast to Irish people abroad — it is providing for that in legislation. It is not limiting RTE's ability to provide such services. During the debate in both Houses, I have focused on the need to reach out to the Irish community in the UK. I do...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I thank Senators for their contributions to the Bill. Many of the points raised have been reflected in amendments to the Bill, which have improved it considerably. I acknowledge the contributions from sectoral players and various interested parties. People were positively disposed to the Bill and made constructive suggestions. The twin issues in this Bill were of particular interest to...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband by private sector companies is a matter for the companies themselves operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Accordingly, I have no function in the matter raised by the Deputy.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy knows it is a matter for the local authority.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Students get holidays in June.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is a weekly one.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The order has been made.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: That is the same question the Deputy asked earlier.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (28 Mar 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Television Without Frontiers Directive provides that member states of the European Communities may designate certain sporting and cultural events as being of major importance to society and that events so designated should continue to be available on a free television service. The Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 (Designation of Major Events) Order 2003 specified...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Mar 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). The Government is addressing the infrastructure deficit in the regions by building high-speed, open access, carrier neutral Metropolitan...