Written answers

Thursday, 6 April 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

 
  • Energy Policy
    Question 171: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the recent EU Heads of Government decision to establish a common energy policy; the...
  • Social Partnership Agreement
    Question 173: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to ensure that An Post workers will receive the money owed to them in respect of...
  • Fisheries Protection
    Question 174: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in the interests of ensuring the sustainability of quality fish stocks in lakes and watercourses here, he...
  • Alternative Energy Projects
    Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to develop the alternative energy sector with a view to a reduction in fossil fuel importation and...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 176: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to recent expressions to the effect that the State might regain some control of...
  • Natural Gas Grid
    Question 177: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proposals he has to develop and streamline the natural gas industry; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Electricity Generation
    Question 179: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the ESB, the wind or alternative energy sectors in regard to the liberalisation...
  • Energy Market Regulation
    Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the legislative changes or proposals he has with a view to freeing up or improving competition in the energy...
  • Alternative Energy Projects
    Question 182: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the development of alternative energy to grow, notwithstanding targets already...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 185: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has studied the report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on...
  • Energy Resources
    Question 188: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the development of north-south and east-west gas or electricity interconnectors; and if...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects the Government's initial target for the provision of broadband to be met; and if he will make a...
  • Digital Hub
    Question 190: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which the digital hub has developed with particular reference to its benefit to the region; the...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects broadband provision, availability and service here to catch up with the leading European...
  • Broadcasting Services
    Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the availability of radio and television broadcasting to expand and develop...
  • Broadcasting Legislation
    Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to set out guidelines in respect of radio and television and public and private broadcasting in...
  • Broadcasting Services
    Question 195: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of discussions he has had or instructions he has given, arising from representations from groups...
  • Alternative Energy Projects
    Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the full extent of financial assistance available for installation or conversion purposes in respect of houses...
  • Postal Services
    Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that all outstanding issues between management and An Post have been satisfactorily resolved...
  • Post Office Network
    Question 198: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the number of post offices or sub-post offices that have closed down in the...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if local loop unbundling has developed sufficiently and smoothly to the benefit of the consumer; the steps he...
  • Mobile Telephony
    Question 200: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which the quality, cost and service of the mobile telephone system here compares with those in other...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 201: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of potential service providers which have sought to provide broadband services here; the success they...
  • Mobile Telephony
    Question 203: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to encourage the development of technology to combat mobile phone bullying or the transmission...
  • Broadcasting Services
    Question 205: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the availability of digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Radio Broadcasting
    Question 206: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of local radio in view of the development of the industry in recent...
  • Broadcasting Services
    Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he expects free-to-air broadcasting or transmission of the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Offshore Exploration
    Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to alter or amend the conditions under which oil, gas or other mineral exploration is undertaken...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 217: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the slow rate of progress in the provision of broadband services and facilities; the action he...
  • Electricity Market Regulation
    Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if current liberalisation or deregulation procedures are sufficient to encourage competition in the electricity...
  • Energy Resources
    Question 223: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent of the proposals he has to increase the storage capacity in respect of oil, gas or other fuels; the...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects mobile telephone roaming charges to be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Alternative Energy Projects
    Question 228: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number and capacity of wind or other alternative energy generating systems currently contributing to the...
  • Energy Resources
    Question 230: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects an east-west electricity interconnector to become a reality; the anticipated degree to which it...
  • Renewable Energy
    Question 231: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the structure of renewable energy grant schemes announced in budget 2006; and if same have been launched. [13965/06]
  • Offshore Exploration
    Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the Advantica report will be published by the Government in relation to the Corrib gas pipeline. [13970/06]
  • Renewable Energy
    Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the support structures and assistance he will put in place to aid the development of renewable energy sources...
  • European Energy Market
    Question 235: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of statements emanating from recent EU summits regarding the creation of a single European energy...
  • River Dredging Projects
    Question 237: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which a person would make an application to dredge the River Barrow and remove sand and gravel from...
  • Telecommunications Services
    Question 238: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he intends to roll-out the metropolitan area network to a town (details supplied) in County Cork. [14124/06]
  • Irish Language
    Question 242: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of the staff of his Department able to provide services through Irish; and if he will make a...

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