Written answers

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

 
  • Employee Shareholding Scheme
    13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the ESB Employee Share Option Trust; its future viability; its impact on the strategic direction of the...
  • Broadband Services Speeds
    14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide a breakdown of the average broadband speed by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Sugar Industry
    15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the potential from the development of the bioenergy from the sugar beet industry; and if he will make a...
  • Alternative Energy Projects
    16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way his Department can assist the development of biomass and wave energy power stations here; if any actions are...
  • Wind Energy Guidelines
    18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to seek the publication of renewed wind energy guidelines; if he is satisfied with the current planning process...
  • Broadband Services Provision
    19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in the wake of recent announcements, it is expected that the highest, quality and speed of broadband service is likely...
  • Electricity Transmission Network
    20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the barriers that remain in the integration of the Irish electrical grid with the rest of the European grid; the actions...
  • Community Radio Stations Funding
    21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide funding to non-profit community radio stations from the new broadcasting charge; and if he will make a...
  • Prize Bonds
    22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by postmasters over the changes to the anti-money laundering...
  • National Gas Grid
    23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 and 68 of 11 June 2013, his views on whether any lapse in standards for the depth...
  • Wind Energy Guidelines
    25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether greater regulation of the wind energy sector is needed to attract more long-term investment; and if...
  • Media Mergers
    26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the planned introduction of legislation to deal with the issue of media ownership; and if...
  • Energy Resources
    27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the capital investment plans that are being prepared between the Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the...
  • Youth Unemployment Measures
    28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has engaged in any initiatives to help reduce the level of youth unemployment; if he will consider...
  • Alternative Energy Projects
    30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for biomass home heating. [35067/13]
  • Renewable Energy Generation Targets
    31. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his strategy for reaching a target of 40 GW of energy from offshore wind farms by 2020; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Electric Vehicle Grants
    32. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the planned actions his Department has to improve the ease of use of electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • National Oil Reserves Agency
    33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent announcement that the Whitegate Oil Refinery is for sale; if he is satisfied that the National Oil...
  • National Postcode System Establishment
    34. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the up to date position in relation to the introduction of postcodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35021/13]
  • Job Creation Issues
    35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to consult stakeholders in any plans for job creation in the area of natural resources; and his proposals to...
  • National Postcode System Establishment
    37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeline for the introduction of a national postcode system; if he will report on the types of system being explored...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy
    38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the Environmental Protection Agency will begin work on its report on unconventional gas exploration and extraction;...
  • Broadband Services Provision
    39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the level of broadband access in Gaeltacht area; the steps being taken to improve same; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Post Office Network
    42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps being taken to support the maintenance of the Post Office network; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • National Fuel Scheme
    43. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress since he took office in tackling the problem of fuel poverty. [34718/13]
  • Broadband Services Speeds
    44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will ensure that every home has access to 30Mbps broadband access; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Bioenergy Strategy Publication
    45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in relation to the progress of the National Bioenergy Strategy, the way his Department is integrating its efforts in...
  • Public Service Broadcasting Household Charge
    46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the collection system he will introduce for the new broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

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