Written answers
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
- Internet Safety
Question 74: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has involvement in the new Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform initiatives on... - Fisheries Protection
Question 75: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he plans to increase the enforcement capacity of the fisheries boards to combat the growing problem of... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Question 76: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department is working with State agencies or companies to progress a pilot project on carbon storage as... - Telecommunications Services
Question 77: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the value for money review on the metropolitan area networks will be published; and if he will make a... - Broadcasting Services
Question 79: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he will take to ease the effects of the close down of analogue television in Wales on Counties... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the greener homes scheme will have sufficient funding in 2008; if he has plans to... - Fuel Prices
Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking, in view of the unprecedented increase in diesel prices here, to curb these increases;... - Broadcasting Services
Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on providing a channel dedicated to the democratic discussions in Dáil Éireann and making it... - Fuel Poverty
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed publication of the findings of the Fuel Poverty Action Research Project; the... - Telecommunications Services
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preference for the functional or structural separation of Eircom; the advice he has received on this matter;... - Ministerial Meetings
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of formal meetings he has had with the Department of Transport in 2008; the topics for discussion at... - Telecommunications Services
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to the recent meeting of the International Advisory Forum on Broadband, the timeframe for publication of... - Broadcasting Services
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in the establishment of a digital terrestrial television transmission system; when he... - Postal Services
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the terms of reference of the analysis of the wider economic and societal benefits of a postcode system here... - Telecommunications Services
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which high speed broadband is available throughout the entire country to all sectors; the degree... - Electricity Generation
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on concerns from ESB unions regarding the roll-out of smart meters; if the roll-out will be funded by... - Energy Resources
Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the scale of interconnection projects being advanced by other European... - EU Directives
Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the results of the examination by his officials of the third postal directive which was published in the... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made in the development and introduction of a biofuels obligation scheme by 2009 as... - Electricity Generation
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to and his views on the 8000 MW of wind applications to the grid at the present time;... - Postal Services
Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the VAT advantage enjoyed by An Post in comparison with its competitors; and if he will make a... - Energy Efficiency
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a full report on all available insulation grants for householders; the funding being provided... - Telecommunications Services
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to mitigate the growth of the digital divide; the method to ensure equality of access to... - Broadcasting Services
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for banning junk food advertising aimed at young people; his time-frame for this proposal; if... - Electricity Generation
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the most up to date position in regard to the reconfiguration of the ESB and the separation of generation,... - Telecommunications Services
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps which he is taking to ensure the availability of quality broadband throughout the country; and if he... - Natural Gas Grid
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will comment on reports that Bord Gáis is positioning itself for a possible privatisation in three to... - Nuclear Plants
Question 106: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of his calls for a debate on nuclear power, he has plans to propose a change in legislation that... - Regulatory Bodies
Question 107: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has plans to enhance ComReg's enforcement powers; his views on whether the powers given to Ofcom in the... - Energy Resources
Question 108: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the publication date of the joint study on natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas... - Electricity Generation
Question 109: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps which he is taking to ensure the availability of quality electricity supply throughout the country;... - Telecommunications Services
Question 111: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the draft policy paper on next generation broadband networks; if he will implement... - Energy Resources
Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the deadlines that have not been met in relation to the energy White Paper; and if he will make a statement on... - Electricity Generation
Question 113: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the grid development strategy; the time frame for publication; the benefits of this... - Telecommunications Services
Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the EU Telecoms Commissioner's views that retail prices in broadband must come down; if he will... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants available for individual wind turbines at a private house or for residential development; and if he... - Electricity Transmission
Question 116: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the study on the comparative merits of overhead electricity transmission lines versus... - Electricity Generation
Question 117: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has set a target for the percentage of electricity generation here that will come from renewables by the... - Postal Services
Question 118: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether it is appropriate that An Post has a specific role in postal regulation under clause 8(3)... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 120: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on Ireland's commitment to the biofuels directive in view of ethical concerns regarding land use for... - Postal Services
Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on ComReg's finding that only 77% of mail was delivered within one working day in 2007 compared to... - Alternative Energy Projects
Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the calls for a review of policies on promotion of biofuels by the UN...
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