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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Ireland has a target to treble the contribution from renewable energy sources in electricity production from 5% approximately to 15% by 2010. The target approximates to 1650 megawatts of generating plant. We have also proposed a target of 30% by 2020 in the Green Paper on Energy Policy. There is currently 940MW of renewable powered electricity capacity connected. This consists of...

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Digital Hub Development Agency has entered into a 3 year Performance Contract with my own Department that commits it to specific targets. The targets to be achieved during the 3 year period commencing 1st April 2006 are outlined in four specific areas namely: property; enterprise development; community and learning programmes; and organisational performance. These targets will be...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated where appropriate by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of affordable, high quality...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The retention of the maximum scale of services to An Post is a policy and operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I have no plans for the regulation of the content of mobile phone products and services. The Office of the Regulator of Premium Rate Telecoms Services, RegTel, already authorises and supervises the content and promotion of premium rate telecommunications services within the Irish market and is independent. RegTel does not report to me as Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Decentralisation Implementation Group (DIG) has set out that my Department's move to Cavan is scheduled to take place at the end of 2009 and arrangements to have staff in place and operational in line with that schedule will continue to be progressed. The acquisition of sites and property for decentralisation is a matter for the Office of Public Works (OPW). Interaction with OPW on these...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. The role of Government is to implement regulatory and infrastructure policies to facilitate the provision of affordable, high quality...

Written Answers — Vessel Decommissioning: Vessel Decommissioning (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The last and final grant payment for the Decommissioning of the vessel named "Sea Queen" was paid by BIM to the beneficiary on 20th October 2006. A letter dated 7/11/2006 was sent by the beneficiary to BIM confirming their receipt of the cheque.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: There were a significant number of applications received under the Biofuels Mineral Oil Tax Relief Scheme II. All applications received by the closing date for the scheme are currently being assessed by an assessment panel set up by my Department. Following the assessment process recommendations will be made to the Minister for Finance in line with Section 81 of the Finance Act 2006.

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Responsibility for coastal protection rests with the property owner whether it be a local authority or a private individual. In 2001 my Department provided funding of €31,484.01 to Waterford County Council towards a study of road protection works at Ballyvoile at a total cost of €41,978.67. In July 2002 the Department requested all coastal local authorities to submit proposals, in order...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003, the functions of sea-fishing boat licensing and registration were transferred from the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to the Licensing Authority for Sea-Fishing Boats, which operates on an independent basis subject to criteria set out in the Act and Ministerial Policy Directives. All applications for sea-fishing boat...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The High Level group established by my Department to examine issues relating to sea lice monitoring and control has met on a number of occasions. The Group is currently chaired by the Secretary General of the Department. It consists of representatives of the Department, the Marine Institute, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the Central Fisheries Board, the Western Regional Fisheries Board and the...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 166 of today.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 353 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 94 of today.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 139 of today.

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 107 of today. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 118 of today.

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 100 of today.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I meet with industry and interested parties on a regular basis in pursuit of my objective to facilitate the widespread availability of competitively priced broadband in Ireland. The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for...

Written Answers — Communications Infrastructure: Communications Infrastructure (21 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: In April 2005 a team of advisors was engaged to examine the potential for enhancing and augmenting existing state owned infrastructure. This team submitted a Feasibility Report in December 2005. The report found that, while technically feasible, there would be considerable financial, legal, regulatory, operational and organisational challenges in harnessing and enhancing the existing state...