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- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Energy Green Paper "Towards a Sustainable Energy Future" is the first comprehensive Energy Green Paper published by Government since the mid-1970s. The Paper sets out the proposed policy directions, targets and actions proposed out to 2020 for security of supply, sustainability and competitiveness, as the three main pillars of energy policy. The Green Paper has been published as a...
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Decisions regarding the future of electricity generating stations are a matter for the Board and Management of ESB and not one in which I have a function. I have, however, from an overall policy perspective, and in the context of the Green Paper highlighted the potential merits of a State-owned landbank of suitable generation sites to facilitate the development of new independent generation...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Gas and electricity tariffs are the statutory responsibility of the Commission for Energy Regulation, under the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 and the Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act, 2002. I have therefore no statutory function in relation to these issues. The Regulator is on record as confirming an openness to review tariffs in light of definitive international trends.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: A joint industry/Government fund of â¬18 million was established for the Broadband for Schools Programme to resource the provision of high speed broadband connectivity to all primary and post primary schools in the country by end Autumn 2006, at no cost to the schools themselves. The initiative was established to address the resourcing of broadband access to schools in the shared belief that...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Matters relating to quality and levels of postal service are a matter in the first instance for the management and board of An Post. The Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the provisions of S.I. 616 of 2002 European Communities (Postal Services) Regulations, is responsible for the monitoring, measurement and regulation of the postal sector including...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Security of supply in relation to electricity is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation in accordance with the provisions of Article 28 of the European Communities (Internal Market in Electricity) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 60 of 2005). These Regulations give further legal effect to Directive No. 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003, concerning...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The telecoms market in Ireland is fully liberalised and open. Statutory responsibility for the regulation of the electronic communication sector rests with the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), under the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and the Regulations transposing the EU Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications Networks and...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The telecoms market in Ireland is fully liberalised and open. Statutory responsibility for the regulation of electronic communication sector rests with the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), under the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and the Regulations transposing the EU Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications Networks and Services....
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
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's website www.broadband.gov.ie gives full details of broadband availability in all areas, including ADSL, cable, fibre,...
- Written Answers — Exploration Licences: Exploration Licences (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 35 of 19th October 2006.
- Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 81 of 19th October 2006.
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Security of supply in relation to electricity is a matter for the Commission for Energy Regulation in accordance with the provisions of Article 28 of the European Communities (Internal Market in Electricity) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 60 of 2005). These Regulations give further legal effect to Directive No. 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003, concerning...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 16 on 19 October 2006.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 44 on 19 October 2006.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 52 of 19th October 2006.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 93 of 19th October 2006.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 44 on 19th October 2006.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 55 of 19th October 2006.
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201, 223, 230 and 233 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 18 of 19 October 2006.
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (19 Oct 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202, 212 and 224 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 18 of 19 October 2006.