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Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (4 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 him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The average size of IT procurement contracts from January 2006 to date in my Department is €114,408.40; the median size of these contracts is €92,202.

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: My Department does not discriminate in favour of any specific vendors or vendor categories, in line with EU and Department of Finance Guidelines for Public Procurement. I would like to add that indigenous SMEs have a good track record within my Department for winning ICT contracts through the competitive process.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (4 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Under Section 19 of the Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act 2002, the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is required to prepare and publish an annual forecast of capacity flows and customer demand on Ireland's natural gas system over a seven year period. The 2005 Capacity Statement includes a range of possible demand scenarios that may be expected to arise over the coming years. The scenarios...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (4 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 351 and 352 together. Support programmes put in place by this Government have more than doubled the capacity of renewable energy powered electricity generating plants connected to the electricity target in the last two years. Building on this progress, I announced recently an ambitious programme to treble the contribution by renewable energy sources from 5%,...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (4 Jul 2006)

Noel Dempsey: EU Directives dealing with the quality of waste water generally are a matter in the first instance for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I have, however, responsibility for the transposition and implementation of Directive 79/923/EEC of 30 October 1979 on the quality required of shellfish waters. On 22 May 2006 I made Regulations entitled the European...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Up to €1 million funding for ICT initiatives, is being made available from the Dormant Accounts Fund in 2006 to support projects helping disadvantaged young people to adapt to information technology. In this regard, a public call for applications was made on June 7 2006 and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5 p.m. on Monday July 31 2006. Pobal (formerly Area...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The networks announced in June 2006 will be built in Castleblayney, Clones, Cootehill, Bailieborough and Ardee and consist of high-speed fibre and wireless masts in the towns. They are to cost an estimated €8.7 million. 90% of the cost of the project is co-funded by my Department and the EU under the National Development Plan 2000-2006. Monaghan, Louth and Cavan County Councils will fund...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Please see the following table. Details of turnover on the MANs for the last accounting period are commercially sensitive information and a matter for e-net the Management Services Entity. Local Authority Project Project Total To Date (Note 1) Project Managers Works Contractor € Gweedore 474,033.18 Waterland Technologies Bunbeg Constructions Ltd. Mayo 4,435,110.06 EAP...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Is it all right outside the property?

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Is the Deputy saying that one should wait until intruders leave one's property before one shoots them?

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Biofuels Sector: Biofuels Sector (27 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: A number of initiatives are in place to support the development of a biofuels sector in Ireland. The 2005 pilot mineral oil tax relief scheme for biofuels has resulted in eight projects being awarded excise relief and will result in 16 million litres of biofuels being placed on the Irish transport market by next year. Building on the success of this scheme and following extensive discussions...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: My Department administers a group broadband scheme which is designed to promote the rollout of broadband access through the establishment of sustainable broadband services in towns, villages, rural hinterlands and under-served areas of larger towns on the basis of local and regional authority coordination and community driven initiatives. The most recent call for proposals has now closed and...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 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 administers a Group Broadband Scheme which is aimed at grant aiding broadband service providers when establishing services in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 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 administers a group broadband scheme which is designed to promote the rollout of broadband access through the establishment of...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (27 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: While the development and continued viability of the post office network is, in the first instance, a matter for the board and management of An Post, this Government and the Board of An Post are committed to the objective of ensuring the continuation of a viable and sustainable nationwide post office network as set out in the Programme for Government. The challenge for all stakeholders in An...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 290 and 291 together. In planning the second phase of the Metropolitan Area Network (MANs) programme, a review of the availability of DSL broadband in the regions showed over 90 towns with a population of 1,500 and above that were not being offered a broadband option by the private sector, and these towns were targeted for the provision of MANs under Phase Two...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications, 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). DSL availability and line failure rates are a matter for Eircom and I have no function in the matter.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications, 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). DSL availability and line failure rates are a matter for Eircom and I have no function in the matter.