Written answers
Wednesday, 5 July 2006
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
- Telecommunications Services
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position held by Ireland in the European league in terms of full availability of broadband; and if he will... - Offshore Exploration
Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with principals or interested parties involved in oil, gas or other... - Electricity Interconnectors
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date in the provision of east west electricity interconnectors; and if he will make a statement... - Proposed Pipeline
Question 27: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position with regard to mediation efforts of the Corrib gas issue; the effect of recent planning rulings on... - Electricity Generation
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposed role for the ESB for the generation and transmission of electricity in the future; and if he will... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is proposed to develop a native biomass or biofuel industry to enable in excess of 25 per cent of... - Telecommunications Services
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount spent on phase 1 of the MANs; the amount it is estimated that Phase 2 and 3 of the MANs project will... - Departmental Schemes
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the uptake of the scallop and whitefish decommissioning programmes and the expected outcome on the whitefish... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of potential electricity or renewable energy suppliers with whom his Department has had discussions in... - EU Regulations
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will clarify the position in view of the EU position on minimum import price against the Norwegian salmon... - Broadcasting Services
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the analysis of RTÉ, that the process of digital switch over that has already begun in the UK will... - Energy Reserves
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government's target for oil reserves to be held in Ireland or abroad under the auspices of the National Oil... - Internet Use
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which directly, through the Regulator or through the use of improved technology, he will ensure the... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the plans he has to follow the example of the British Government and ensure that Government offices are carbon... - Proposed Legislation
Question 42: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the satisfaction he expressed at the joint launch of the new geological map of Ireland is indicative of his... - Fisheries Conservation
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the work of the three person expert group in relation to salmon fishery; if he will follow... - Fisheries Industry
Question 45: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason there are no figures available for the numbers of people employed in the seafood processing industry... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 46: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he has taken to promote condensed boilers. [26599/06] - Post Office Network
Question 47: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received information regarding the closure of post offices throughout the country in the past five... - Internet Use
Question 48: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will estimate the level of e-literacy across the State; if there are significant differences in e-literacy... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the Government is supporting proposals by the European Commission to ease the fisheries aid rules and... - Harbours and Piers
Question 52: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide information on the €7.9 million funding for coastal protection and small harbours during... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the implications of the consolidation of the national retail and wholesale oil distribution network on his... - Broadcasting Services
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which radio and television programmes here are being made available throughout the island; if he... - Postal Services
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which postcodes are expected to be used to improve the viability of An Post and the quality of... - Electricity Generation
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the persons to whom the responsibility will fall to build the new electricity generation station at Aghada; and... - Offshore Exploration
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage oil and gas exploration licenses are at for the Slyne and north west exploration province; the persons... - Navigational and Communications Technology
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, arising from the recent launch of the new geological map of Ireland, it is intended to complete GPS... - Natural Gas Grid
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, with regard to the recommendations made in the Advantica Report for changes to pipeline and valve stations to... - Communications Masts
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received information indicating health problems arising from the proximity to mobile phone masts or... - Mobile Telephony
Question 64: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to encourage greater competition through deregulation of the mobile telephone service; and if he... - Broadcasting Services
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if there have been developments to the digital television policy that Ireland informed the European Commission it... - Resource Exploration
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent of positive indicators arising from oil, gas or other mineral explorations, onshore or offshore; if... - Telecommunications Services
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of new entrants to the telecommunications market who have applied to or are willing to get involved in... - Departmental Agencies
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way he has invigilated the performance of the marine agencies including the Marine Institute, Bord Iascaigh... - Telecommunications Services
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether it is fair that taxpayers have to foot the bill of addressing deficient broadband... - Broadcasting Legislation
Question 73: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the various interested parties in the context of a review of broadcasting... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the sea fisheries output including the tonnage and the main species caught for each of the years 2001 to 2005 for... - Telecommunications Services
Question 77: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he anticipates entering into discussions with the new owners of Eircom with a views to achieving a higher... - Natural Gas Grid
Question 78: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to turn on supply from the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Energy Resources
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has made suggestions, issued instructions or expressed opinions in regard to the impact on the consumer of... - Broadcasting Services
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had recent discussion with broadcasting or sporting authorities with a view to ensuring free to air... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the implications of the EU agreement on €4 billion fisheries fund for the National Strategic Plan; and the... - Telecommunications Services
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the recent proposals by European Commission Information Society Commissioner, Ms. Viviane Reding to establish an... - Communications Masts
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that non-ionising radiation from mobile telephone or electricity transmission lines... - Broadcasting Services
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if parish church broadcasting services which were discontinued by order of the Regulator have been or will be... - Nuclear Power
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his response to the proposal of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to conduct a... - Telecommunications Services
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the public and private or corporate investment in the Digital Hub to date; and if he will make a statement on the... - Proposed Legislation
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to introduce legislation governing the broadcasting sector; and if he will make a statement on the... - Electricity Generation
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if evaluation or appraisal has been carried out of the various power stations throughout the country currently... - Broadcasting Services
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of the radio and television industry with particular reference to... - Fisheries Protection
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the measures he has introduced to deal with alleged illegal fishing activity on Irish waters or ports; the... - Postal Services
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement regarding his future plans of privatisation regarding An Post; and the percentage of... - Fishing Fleet Modernisation
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the judgement of the European Court of First Instance against the European Commission over its... - Telecommunications Services
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the Government made no submission to a EU consultation process on the extension of the European... - Postal Services
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his Department's policy in regard to the future development of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the... - Fishing Industry Development
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way levels of output and employment in the Irish fisheries and seafood sector compare with other major... - Telecommunications Services
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the management of spectrum space; if he has directed his Department and ComReg to undertake... - Inland Fisheries
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will confirm that the Government has given a commitment to the EU that it will meet scientific advice in... - Broadcasting Services
Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the European Commission's investigation into broadcasters here, following the Commission's ruling... - Electricity Generation
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of the existing power plants here which are scheduled to be closed down in the next ten years; and... - Natural Gas Grid
Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he, officials of his Department or others appointed by him, have concluded their discussions with the various... - Telecommunications Services
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide information on reports that the European Commission's proposals on tackling roaming fees... - Departmental Agencies
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the recent establishment of the Irish Energy Council; the amount of money which will be... - Electricity Generation
Question 126: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the generation of electricity in the future from wind, oil, gas, coal, hydro or...
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