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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function. I have however forwarded the matter raised to An Post for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Pension Provisions (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: Despite several requests from the Human Resources Division of my Department, the person in question has not provided any evidence of his service in the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs. Nor has he provided any further information which would enable HR to carry out another search for his file. I can confirm however, that the grade of Night and Sunday Telephone Attendant was a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: The Government is fully committed to the delivery of the binding target of 16% of energy coming from renewable sources by 2020. In 2012, 19.6% of electricity demand was met by renewable generation, with 5.2% of heat and 2.4% of transport energy requirements coming from renewable sources. Overall, at the end of 2012, 7.1% of our energy was provided from renewable sources. The REFIT...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries Research Project (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: As I indicated in my response to Questions Nos. 240 and 241 of 4 March 2014, all research completed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), since its establishment in 2010, is publically available on the organisation's website www.fisheriesireland.ie. While the information sought prior to IFI’s establishment is not as readily available, I understand that, following my request outlined in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I refer the Deputy my answer to Parliamentary Question 245 of 4 March 2014. Responsibility for protecting the freshwater pearl mussel falls within the remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that their management of River Basin Districts involves on-going liaison with the NPWS to ensure consistency in terms of the responsibilities of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I refer the Deputy to my Department's website where a comprehensive list of measures, including Statutory Instruments and Bye Laws, relating to the protection of sea trout is set out. If the Deputy has an interest in a particular issue or aspect of this legislation, Inland Fisheries Ireland will be happy to discuss that with him.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (16 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I am advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland the information requested by the Deputy going back from 2006 to 2013 is not readily available. I am also advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that prior to 2007, scientific advice was presented on a fishery district basis with regard to attainment of salmon conservation limit (CL). From 2007 on, advice was presented on an individual river basis. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: The findings of the Moriarty Report were referred to the agencies mentioned by the Deputy shortly after the Report was received by me. Their consideration of the Report's findings together with any response is a matter for those agencies and not one in which I have any function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post and one in which I have no statutory function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Legal Costs (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: My Department administers a very diverse and complex brief. Its remit includes oversight of very complex policy areas and direct procurement of major services where protection of the State’s interest must be paramount. This situation necessarily requires my Department to procure specialist external professional advice in legal areas to enable it to discharge its responsibility to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: My Departmental remit includes complex policy areas, oversight of State regulation and service provision across key strategic services such as communications, energy and public broadcasting, and regulation of sectors such as mining and hydrocarbon exploration. Given the technical complexity, economic significance and community interest in these areas, there is a requirement to disseminate...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: On 28 January last, I announced that I had appointed an Independent Expert Panel, chaired by Mrs Justice Catherine McGuinness, to decide terms of reference for comprehensive, route-specific studies of overhead and underground options for both the Grid Link and Grid West projects. The outputs from those studies, which will be required to be complete, objective and comparable, will be published...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 to 388, inclusive, together. Since market liberalisation in 1999, the provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services are delivered in the first instance through private sector operators who operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: Since market liberalisation in 1999, the provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services are delivered in the first instance through private sector operators who operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). The market has developed into a well-regulated market, supporting a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: I attended the launch of e|net’s Fibre To The Business project, “e|net fibredirect” in Claremorris last week, referred to by the Deputy. This innovative product will use the Claremorris Metropolitan Area Network to make industry-strength broadband available to the businesses of Claremorris. Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) are State owned, underground telecommunications...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: Since market liberalisation in 1999, the provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services are delivered in the first instance through private sector operators who operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). The market has developed into a well-regulated market, supporting a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes Data (15 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers the Better Energy Programme. This includes the Better Energy Homes scheme, the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme, the Better Energy Warmer Homes Area based programme and the Better Energy Communities programme. The SEAI also administer the Electric Vehicles scheme.Better Energy Homes provides a financial incentive to private...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (10 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: In accordance with the Broadcasting Act 2009, RTÉ is responsible for the roll-out, coverage and operation of the SAORVIEW digital terrestrial television (DTT) network and I, as Minister, have no function in this matter. Specifically, the Act requires RTÉ to provide digital coverage to the same extent as provided over the previous analogue network, i.e. 98% population coverage, and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: The National Renewable Energy Action Plan projects that heat from renewable sources will amount to 12% in the context of achieving our 2020 renewable energy targets. The uptake of the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) capacity under REFIT 3, launched in early 2012, will make a contribution to achieving this, along with migration to renewable heat in response to market forces. The requirements of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (9 Apr 2014)

Pat Rabbitte: Since market liberalisation in 1999, the provision of telecommunications services, including broadband services are delivered in the first instance through private sector operators who operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent regulator, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). The market has developed into a well-regulated market, supporting a...

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