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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

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

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Jul 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 Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the independent regulator. My Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie lists all service providers offering broadband services in all towns in South...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: In order to examine the introduction of a postcode system in Ireland, I established a Working Group which published its report last year. Following from the group's report, I asked ComReg to appoint consultants with the specialist expertise to provide technical and economic advice including assessing the costs and benefits of the introduction of a postcode. ComReg appointed both technical and...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: My Department is responsible for a number of commercial, non-commercial and regulatory State bodies. The following table details the budgetary allocations for each of these bodies, as contained in my Department's Vote for 2006. Body 2006 Current Allocation from D/CMNR Vote 2006 Capital Allocation from D/CMNR Vote 2006 Total Allocation from D/CMNR Vote €000 €000 ...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The number of positions in State bodies under the aegis of this Department which are affected by the increase in non-executive chairpersons' fees is fifteen. The relevant bodies are listed as follows: ALAB (Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Body) An Post Bord Gais Eireann Bord Iascaigh Mhara Bord na Móna Broadcasting Commission of Ireland Broadcasting Complaints Commission of Ireland Central...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available it was not possible to gather the requested information. It is currently being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy when available.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The table below contains requested details of two Task Forces created by my Department. Taskforce on Function Size and Membership Reporting Mechanism Period of Existence The Management and Marketing of Herring To comprehensively assess the management and marketing of herring with the objective of maximising the returns for the catching, processing and exporting sectors of the Irish...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The table below sets out the total number of post offices closed down or converted to agencies in Waterford (city and county) in each of the years from 1999 to 2006 (to date): Year Closures Conversions to Agencies 1999 0 0 2000 0 0 2001 2 0 2002 0 0 2003 1 1 2004 0 0 2005 0 1 2006 0 1 Total 1999 to 2006 (to date): 3 3

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: It has not been possible, in the time available, to assemble all the relevant material as required by the Deputy. I have asked my Department to compile the information and I will issue a comprehensive reply directly to the Deputy as early as possible.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 307 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 Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the independent regulator. My Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie lists all service...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Advertising by my Department is the subject of a draw-down contract which is put out to tender on a regular basis by the Government Supplies Agency (GSA). The Department's advertising is placed under the GSA contract with the selected advertising agency, except for recruitment notices, which are placed through the Public Appointments Service and certain other advertisements, which go through...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The officer in question has made a Central Applications Facility (CAF) application to decentralise with my Department to Cavan. The relocation of my Department's Headquarters to Cavan is currently scheduled to take place at the end of 2009. The precise timing of her transfer has not yet been finalised.

Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: We would not like to have the people of Ros a'Mhíl waiting for the Opposition parties to get back into Government.

Harbours and Piers. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I am mad for a fight.

Offshore Exploration. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The fiscal terms for the licensing regime under which offshore exploration companies operate are provided for by the Finance Act 1992. The system is straightforward and is based on a corporation tax rate of 25% applying to profits earned. Historic capital expenditures are 100% deductible at the start of production. No royalty or production bonus or their equivalents are required. The regime...

Offshore Exploration. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I have stated all along that the community in the immediate vicinity of the pipeline and the terminal should benefit from any gas find. I have believed for a long time that where people are discommoded by a development in the national interest they should gain locally, and that includes those near the pipeline. Unfortunately, no one can gain from it until the gas is piped ashore, which has...

Offshore Exploration. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Neither the Deputy nor I should anticipate what Shell intends to do. The Advantica report deals with all safety issues in an objective way — I was asked about this matter prior to and after the report was published. It was given a free hand to examine those issues of concern to the people in the area. I categorically state to the Deputy that any future consent I give, and there are a number...

Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 22, 24, 44 and 91 together. In my recent address to the Energy Ireland conference, I stated that the Government did not favour the privatisation or atomisation of the ESB in any circumstances. Future possible directions for the electricity sector, taking into account all relevant considerations including the development of the all-island single electricity...

Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware that the Deputy does not know what is happening but because he is not aware of what is happening——

Electricity Sector. (5 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I am not criticising the Deputy, I am saying that just because he does not know what is happening does not mean that nothing is happening.