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Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: That is another scurrilous Fine Gael statement.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: We will make sure it is done properly.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy knows it is taxpayers' money.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: Never.

Independent Monitoring Commission (Repeal) Bill 2006: First Stage. (2 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: No.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: No vested interest there.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (1 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: As a member state of the EU and a signatory to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic, OSPAR, Ireland expects all operators and licensees to carry out activities in accordance with the directives, decisions and recommendations of both organisations as stipulated for offshore exploration operations and including management of their environmental...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (1 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The closure of individual post offices is a matter for the board and management of An Post. According to that company, the following is the information requested.

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (1 Feb 2006)

Noel Dempsey: There were no public relations contracts continuing, completed or initiated by my Department during 2005. The communications firm Fleishman-Hillard-Saunders, of 15 Fitzwilliam Quay, Dublin 4, were contracted on Friday, 11 November to provide advice and support to the Department on the re-structuring of the inland fisheries sector. The contract, which is ongoing, carries a maximum possible...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (31 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Energy Regulation published its quality customer service charter in May 2004 and this is available on the commission's website. I can confirm that under the Ombudsman Acts, the commission is not included in the list of Departments of State or other persons who are subject to investigation by the Ombudsman.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (31 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: It is my intention to hold a third phase of the group broadband scheme. My officials are currently finalising the application procedure and documentation. I expect to be in a position to formally launch the third phase shortly.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (31 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 and 374 together. My Department has made no commitments to the European tour in respect of the broadcasting of the Ryder Cup. In March 2003, the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 (Designation of Major Events) Order 2003 specified the events designated as events of major importance to society for which the right of a qualifying...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (26 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 131 of 25 January 2006.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Infrastructure: Telecommunications Infrastructure (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 139 together. The objective of the group broadband scheme is to promote the roll out 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. Two successful calls...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 122, 156, 169, 171, 177, 190, 210, 217, 219 and 220 together. I have no function in regulating pricing for services, termination costs or quality of service in the telecommunications market. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including regulating of pricing for phone services, mobile phone termination costs and quality of service is the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 608 together. Biomass energy offers undoubted potential in the context of strategies to develop indigenous energy supplies from renewable resources, thereby contributing to security of supply, lower emissions and alternative sources of income for the agriculture, forestry and waste management sectors. It also has the potential to provide a source of...

Written Answers — Communications Infrastructure: Communications Infrastructure (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 145, 164, 165, 182, 186, 211 and 230 together. The regulation of telecommunications operators, including pricing for mobile services, is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications (Regulation) Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU regulatory framework for...

Written Answers — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 128 together. Security of supply in relation to energy is a key policy objective. The relatively small size of our national electricity and gas markets underlines the need for greater interconnection as a means of enhancing security of supply, promoting competition and integrating the Irish electricity and gas markets into the wider European market....

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I would like to welcome the recent developments at An Post where the parties have accepted the Labour Court recommendations of 22 November last which has led to a resolution to the recent industrial relations difficulties at An Post. On foot of this Labour Court recommendation, the company has paid the outstanding increases due last year under Sustaining Progress and has agreed to pay all...

Written Answers — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 140 together. Security of energy supply is a key policy objective. The relatively small size of our national electricity and gas markets underlines the need for greater interconnection as a means of enhancing security of supply, promoting competition and integrating the Irish electricity and gas markets into the wider European market. As I have...