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Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by ESB National Grid that the capacity of the power system can be divided in terms of generation capacity and transmission capacity. The latest figures from ESB National Grid show there are 5,800 MW of generation capacity connected to the Irish power system. Peak demand in the coming winter is forecast to reach 4,600 MW. Generation capacity is shared by all customers nationwide...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Issues pertaining to operational matters are the responsibility of An Post. I have no statutory function in this area.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all the information sought by the Deputy. My Department is compiling the relevant material and I will write to the Deputy in this regard as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The normal operating pressure at the start of production will be 120 bar and the absolute maximum operating pressure will be 150 bar.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all the information sought by the Deputy. My Department is compiling the relevant material and I will write to the Deputy in this regard as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: In the time available, it has not been possible to identify and assemble all the information sought by the Deputy. My Department is compiling the relevant material and I will write to the Deputy in this regard as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Details of special or political advisors, personal assistants or personal secretaries appointed by me are as follows: Name Title Date of Appointment Annual Salary Pension Contribution â'¬ Mr. James Fegan Special Adviser 30 September 2004 87,247 Member of State Superannuation Scheme Ms Margaret Conway Personal Assistant 30 September 2004 47,921 Member of State...

Written Answers — Energy Consumption: Energy Consumption (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Ireland's Oil Consumption ('000 Tonnes of Oil Equivalent). 1990 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 % Increase 1990-2004 Total Primary Oil Supply * 4,286 7,868 8,435 8,261 7,994 8,219 +92 Public electricity 347 1,051 1,171 944 594 812 +134 Oil refinery consumption 64 104 123 132...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am informed by ESB National Grid that the distribution of electricity generation by fuel source in percentage terms over the past five years is as set out in the following table. Year Coal Heavy Fuel Oil Light Fuel Oil Gas Native (peat) Hydro IPP1 Small-Scale Generation including Wind Total 2004 25.7 12.2 0.2 25.1 4.8 2.5 19.7 3.4 93.62 2003 25.4 9.7 0.3 29.8...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The information to which the question relates is freely available from published sources that my Department can access as and when needed. It is not, therefore, necessary to actively monitor the data.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I am aware of the report, finalised earlier this year, relating to peaking of world oil production, which was commissioned by the National Energy Technology Laboratory of the US Department of Energy. The purpose of this study was to identify the critical issues surrounding the occurrence and mitigation of global oil production peaking. Understandably, the focus of the report is primarily on...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of telecommunications services, including ISDN lines and broadband, is a matter for the private sector companies, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, whose offices are at Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, telephone 01-8049600. The Commission's website www.comreg.ie lists 88 companies offering fixed telephony services on...

Written Answers — Departmental Revenue: Departmental Revenue (28 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The following table shows voted receipts or appropriations-in-aid in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 for revenue categories which now come within the ambit of the Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Vote. The table shows, among other matters, the year-on-year revenue from charges over the period. The cost in terms of staff resources in attempting to identify the value of increases in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The provision of broadband services is a matter for the fully liberalised private sector, regulated by ComReg, the independent Commission for Communications Regulation. ComReg is also responsible for the issuing of fixed wireless access local area, FWALA, licences. Digital subscriber line, DSL, is the most popular broadband delivery platform in Ireland, with over 84% of broadband customers...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 110 and 111 together. Historical data on total broadband subscribers in Ireland, as supplied to the European Commission by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, is available from the following link: http://europa.eu.int/information_society/topics/ ecomm/doc/all_about/implementation_ enforcement/broadband/broadband_data_ 01012005.pdf I...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: Details of directives awaiting transposition by my Department are set out on the following table. EU Directives Awaing Transposition. Title and Purpose Deadline for Transposition into Irish Law Expected date of transposition Directive 2002/91of 16 December 2002 on the energy efficiency of buildings. This Directive provides for new measures aimed at improving energy efficiency of...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: It is presumed that the Deputy is referring to the quantified risk assessment, QRA, for the onshore section of the gas pipeline and not for the gas terminal. As regards the assessment that I commissioned on the QRA for the onshore pipeline, the position is that following media queries on 25 May 2005, my Department became aware that the company selected to undertake the QRA review is owned...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: There is no legislation promised. As part of the programme for Government there is a commitment to examine the position regarding privacy laws.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: The Government shares the view expressed by Deputy Jim O'Keeffe and others regarding the importance of this Bill. I will not go back over how long it has already been given for consideration.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Noel Dempsey: We also share the aspiration expressed by Deputy Jim O'Keeffe and echoed by others that we finalise a Bill of which we can be proud, and that is certainly the aim of the Government and the Minister.