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Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We cannot even get electronic voting working.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: It is a pity the Opposition did not listen to the Government.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The commission clearly stated the voting system was quite robust.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I can multi-task.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I am glad the debate has demonstrated a degree of unanimity in support of the Bill and in suggesting possible amendments to it. I am willing to be flexible, without delaying its passage too long. Some of the suggestions are worthy of consideration and I hope to look favourably on some of them. As Senators have agreed, the Bill is vital to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: We are trying to ensure people can go to work in safety.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Some Opposition spokesmen ask very stupid questions.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Noel Dempsey: And discussion by the Whips.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Bill before the House today has two principal objectives, the first being to amend the public service remit of RTE to allow it to broadcast to Irish communities living outside the island of Ireland. The second is to amend the Broadcasting Act 2001 to allow for the development of digital terrestrial television and digital radio services in Ireland. I propose to address each objective in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: My Department's move to Cavan is scheduled to take place at the end of 2009. An advance party of 20 staff is already working in Cavan since last October and preparations are well advanced for a second phase advance of an extra 13 staff in the coming weeks. A further advance party is being actively considered and the Department is also in consultation with OPW in relation to additional...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Greener Homes Scheme currently concentrates on thermal applications and does not support electricity generation. We are committed to developing domestic scale renewable electricity and in the context of the ongoing analysis of all issues involved I have asked Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) to advise on the particular issues inherent in renewable energy initiatives by residents in...

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: All of the staff in my Department are paid above the national minimum wage. I can also confirm that any contract staff in my Department are paid on or above the national minimum wage. Rates of pay in State companies and agencies under my Department's remit are a matter for the companies and agencies themselves, and I do not have a function in this matter. My Department has, however,...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble the information requested. My Department is compiling data sought by the Deputy in this regard and I shall forward it to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Post office closures are in the first instance a matter for the board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function. However, the following appendix lists those post offices closed in Counties Meath and Westmeath for each of the past 10 years. The information is not broken down by electoral area, as this information is not readily available from An Post. Year...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The conversion of post offices is in the first instance a matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function. However, the following appendix lists those post offices converted in Counties Meath and Westmeath for each of the past 10 years. The information is not broken down by electoral area, as this information is not readily available from An Post....

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 972, 1007 and 1021 together. 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 priority remains that there will be broadband coverage across the entire...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The Inter-departmental Committee on Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields is concluding its considerations, based on the report of the Expert Group on Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields, completed at the end of 2006. I intend to present the report to my Government colleagues shortly and then publish the report.

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The matter of the automation of post offices is, in the first instance, an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function. I have received no report to date on the pilot automation project. However, I understand that a review of the data and an assessment of the impact of the trial at the offices concerned is currently under way,...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: Matters relating to planning policy, including requirements regarding telecommunications installations are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Inter-departmental Committee on Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields is concluding its considerations, based on the report of the Expert Group on Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields,...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2007)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of specific services at individual post offices is a matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function.