Results 7,501-7,520 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The National Standards Authority of Ireland, through its gas technical standards committee, establishes the Irish technical standards and codes of practice for the safe transmission, distribution and utilisation of natural gas. These standards are based on international best practice in the sector and underpin the content for the training syllabi of gas installers. In addition, Sustainable...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 82a: In page 28, lines 5 and 6, to delete "(in this section referred to as a registered gas installer)" and substitute the following: "(in this section referred to as a 'registered gas installer')".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 83: In page 29, line 7, to delete "body," and substitute "body.".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 84: In page 29, line 15, to delete "body," and substitute "body.".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 85: In page 30, line 5, to delete "Commission," and substitute "Commission.".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 86: In page 30, line 11, to delete "criteria," and substitute "criteria.".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Despite the Deputy wanting to empower me even more, I will not accept the amendment because it would undermine the statutory independence of CER in carrying out its functions. It is an unnecessary interference in an area where it possesses the requisite expertise.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 88: In page 32, line 30, to delete "subsections" and substitute "subsection".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 90: In page 34, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following: "(6)(a) Notwithstanding anything specified in regulations made under subsection (2), nothing in this section shall be construed as placing an onus of responsibility on a gas installer to ensure that a natural gas fitting which he or she has correctly installed in a dwelling, place of business or any common...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: That should be dealt with in section 12 and this section. This section deals with the point of contact in the dwelling, while section 12 deals with the upgrade works mentioned by the Deputy.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 91: In page 34, line 30, to delete "purpose" and substitute "purposes".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 94: In page 36, line 14, to delete "paragraph" and substitute "paragraphs".

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 97: In page 39, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: 16.—The Act of 1976 is amended by the insertion after section 7 of the following sections: "7A.—In this section and in sections 7B to 7G— 'approved scheme' means a scheme or schemes relating to the Board which is or are approved by the Revenue Commissioners, from time to time, pursuant to Part 17 of...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The amendment is covered under section 16 of the Gas (Interim Regulation) Act 2002 and the point does not need to be included in this legislation. The point is valid but it is covered.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 101: In page 44, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: "PART 6 AMENDMENT OF TURF 19.—Section 22 of the Turf Development Act 1998 is amended in subsection (1)(b) by the substitution of "€400 million" for "£100 million".". Amendment agreed to. Bill reported with amendment.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: It is a standard clause that the line Minister requires the consent of the Minister for Finance, as a majority stockholder in any of these companies. It is fairly standard across all the legislation. The proposal to remove the requirement for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to consult with the Minister for Finance would not be acceptable to the Department of...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The only point I will make is even if I accepted the amendment, I would not have to bring the matter back here. Deputy Durkan's would be more appropriate in that area. I will not accept the amendments.

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 105: In page 45, between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following: "PART 7 EFFECT OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS 20.—(1) In this section— "Act of 2000" means the Planning and Development Act 2000; "Act of 2006" means the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006. (2) In subsections (3) to (5) a reference to a numbered section without qualification is a...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 106: In page 45, between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following: "PART 8 REHABILITATION OF MINES 20.—In this Part— "local authority" means a county council or city council within the meaning of the Local Government Act 2001; "mine" means any mine or quarry within the meaning of subsection (1) or (2), respectively, of section 3 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1965 and...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 107: In page 45, between lines 37 and 38, to insert the following: 21.—(1) Where the Minister or a local authority is of the opinion that, in respect of the site of a former mine, the rehabilitation of the site— (a) is wholly or mainly necessary for the purpose of public or animal health or safety, for the protection of the environment or is otherwise in the public...