Results 8,821-8,840 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 376 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 71 of 21 February 2006.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband and mobile telephony, is a matter in the first instance for the fully liberalised private sector, regulated by ComReg, the independent Commission for Communications Regulation. The Government is addressing the infrastructure deficit by building high-speed open access metropolitan area networks in 120 towns and cities...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy regarding appointments made to the boards of State-sponsored bodies since September 2004 is set out in the following tables. Appointments to the boards of State-sponsored bodies under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources made since September 2004 An Post Board Member (Elected Employees) Appointment Date Expiry...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I have no function in the matter raised by the Deputy. Local loop unbundling is regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, under the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and the transposed EU regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services.
- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 144 of today.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 107 of today.
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 112 of today.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 139 of today.
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 93 of today.
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 140 of today.
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I have no statutory function in relation to this matter. It is an operational issue for the board and management of An Post.
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The priority issues to be addressed by the legislative proposals that will form the basis of a new broadcasting Bill include the establishment of a single content regulator for commercial, community and public service broadcasters, the establishment of RTE as a company under the Companies Acts, the provision of a statutory mechanism for future adjustments to the level of the television...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: I hope to have the broadcasting Bill published in the first part of 2006 and discussed and finalised by the end of the year. Over the past three or four years there has been consultation on broadcasting, including extensive broadcasting fora around the country and a number of reports such as the Ox report referred to by the Deputy. Much of what is in the Bill will give effect to some of the...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The review referred to by the Deputy has gone to the High Court and a judicial review has been carried out. The High Court found in favour of the BCI and the case is now before the Supreme Court. Without referring to the rights and wrongs of the decision, this case raises the general question of whether a previous history of illegal broadcasting should in any way impact positively or...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Corrib gas project is a joint venture between three companies, Statoil, Shell E & P Ireland Limited and Marathon. It is not within my remit to call a halt to such a project provided the developers observe all obligations and discharge all responsibilities in accordance with the terms of the various consents and approvals given. When the petroleum lease for the Corrib development was...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: The Deputy has often told the House that Ministers should make their announcements here but I note the Deputy has been on the public airwaves calling for my resignation.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: It is interesting.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: In case the Deputy is not aware, I have referred to two sides of the debate in this House and in press releases. One group favours the development of the Corrib and the other opposes it. What right does anyone have to abrogate the local community's right to be consulted? More than five people are involved in this process, a community is involved and no one has the right to claim to speak for...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: This is where the Deputy and the five men he speaks forââ
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Noel Dempsey: Deputy Cowley will not bully and intimidate me like some of his friends tried to do in Mayo.