Results 9,521-9,540 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: No amount of bluster from the Deputy will make me change a legal position.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I know the Deputy is interested in making speeches and asking very few questions——

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: ——but I am entitled to answer them.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I will if the Deputy shuts up for a minute and gives me a chance.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: It is no more unparliamentary than somebody who will not allow people to answer questions. As I said, the legal position is that I have no function concerning prices or price increases. Some time ago, the House in its wisdom handed that function over to the Commission for Energy Regulation. Therefore, I do not have a function in that regard. Even though I do not know how it is related to this...

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: ——to fund——

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: ——health and social welfare increases, as well as pensions.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I will not answer the Deputy's questions unless he allows me to do so.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am here to answer questions and the Deputy is here to listen to the answers.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I cannot tell the Commission for Energy Regulation what to do and I have no power to issue directions to it. The ESB market has been liberalised since February of this year.

Energy Prices. (12 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I have already indicated clearly that we are examining legislation on the CER. My colleague, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, together with our other ministerial colleagues around the Cabinet table, will examine all aspects of social welfare matters at that time. If the Deputy has a question on fuel poverty he should direct it to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs.

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (11 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: As Minister with responsibility for communications policy, I have a keen interest in the appropriate protection of users of mobile phones, particularly vulnerable users, including minors. My officials are currently exploring proposals with the industry designed to provide for the safe and responsible use of mobile phones and I hope to be in a position to reach a conclusion on these matters...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2005)

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 ComReg, the commission for communications regulation. I take it the Deputy is referring to the county and group broadband scheme, GBS. My Department is currently administering the second call for the county...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 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. The upgrading of the Eircom exchange in Bray is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, has in the past audited emissions of non-ionising radiation from communications sites including masts. I will ask my officials to liaise with ComReg to arrange an audit of the site in question over the next month or so. With regard to the action open to the local community, the physical siting of telecommunication masts is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (11 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I believe that An Post plays a key role, both in delivery of mails and as a quality service provider through its nationwide network of post office outlets. However, there is universal agreement that change is required if the postal services of An Post are to adapt to the modern business environment and to continue to offer a top class nationwide delivery service to the customer into the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland, SEI, which was established as a statutory agency in May 2002, implements a wide variety of programmes on energy efficiency and renewable energy on behalf of my Department. In addition to providing advice and supporting networks of efficiency minded organisations and companies, it funds pilot and exemplary projects that deploy energy efficient technologies and are...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (11 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the ESRI recommendations. However, due to the significant impact any changes to the electricity sector can have on consumers and to the economic well-being of the country, it is important that any decisions regarding future structure are taken on the basis of robust, independent analysis and advice. As previously confirmed to the House, I have appointed Deloitte & Touche to...

Written Answers — Sustainable Energy: Sustainable Energy (6 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Sustainable Energy Ireland, SEI, which was established as a statutory agency in May 2002, implements a wide variety of programmes on energy efficiency and renewable energy on behalf of my Department. Under SEI's House of Tomorrow Research, HOT, development and demonstration programme, financial support is directed at encouraging developers of housing, both new-built and refurbishment, to...

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Are we on the Order of Business?